For the Gentlemen:

If you are not bashful and want to go for the colorful look, you can begin with colorful pants. It is the eye-catcher from a distance, gents should turn to sun drenched pants in vibrant colors like Key Lime, Ocean, Bermuda Pink, and Citron. Any one of these colors paired with the right shirt and blazer will make you stand out like no one else.

Now that you have the pants you know that you’re going to have some fun with the shirts. A great dress shirt in a complimentary color will go a long way. Don’t be afraid to grab a fun gingham or striped shirt to turn it up. This is the one day of the year that more is better. One option that is a must for some is the monogram on the shirt! The jacket is what brings everything together and you can’t go wrong with the classic navy blazer. As far as 2- button or 3-button it’s a person preference but we recommend sporting the 3- button side vent for a more polished look. Next is the tie. Most gentlemen wear a necktie, but a bow tie is always a great option. If you never wear bows, try it out and you may like it

For shoes, there are many types of horse bit loafers out there and everyone has their idea of who makes the best ones. The most important thing you need to know is that they should be worn sockless.

Top it all off with a fedora or bowler hat for the complete Kentucky Derby look. Men's Derby hats are generally solid in color and inspired by the style from the 1920s.

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• Berkeley Hat Company, a fixture at 2510 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley for over 30 years, has a great collection of hats in all price ranges.  If you mention the Hospice East Bay, Celebration of Care at your time of purchase, they will donate 10% of sales to Hospice East Bay. If ordering online, be sure to put Hospice East Bay, Celebration of Care in the comment section.
  

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Now you are ready to throw back some bourbon and tie on a bowtie. The most important thing about your Derby outfit for men is to be confident. No matter what you wear, it’s how you wear it gentlemen.Below are some men who definitely had the confidence!