Yes, I’m aware that my Derby Day outfit post is painfully belated, but better late than never, right? As tardy as it may be, I couldn’t resist showing off my adorable buttercup yellow dress from The Mint Julep Boutique. This year, I paired it with a traditional white fascinator hat instead of my go-to wide brim derby hat. Why would you choose a fascinator hat over a classic Derby hat, you may be wondering? My reasoning was three-fold: 1. Fascinator hats are cheaper, 2. Fascinator hats are more comfortable, and 3. Variety is the spice of life. Plus, the crisp white complimented my bright yellow dress flawlessly, so naturally I completed the outfit with additional white and gold accessories, like my staple wicker clutch from Talbots. It’s unfortunately still out of stock, but I’ve linked a similar style for anyone interested.

Head down to the bottom of this post for full outfit details! You can also find similar Derby Day outfit ideas here and here!

Oh, and then there’s these earrings. I started working at the brand spankin’ new Kendra Scott in Hyde Park a few weeks ago (so if you’re in the area, please come visit!), and my jaw dropped when I saw these Sayer earrings from Kendra’s newest summer collection. How stunning are they?! If this size is a bit too big for your taste, the Rogan earring is a smaller and more subtle version of my earring. Both styles come in gold, rose gold, and a Yurman-esque antique silver.

Shop the Look: Dress: Mint Julep Boutique (On Sale), $35.70| Heels: Amazon Fashion (Similar Style Linked– available in over a dozen different colors), $23-$49| Clutch: Talbots (Similar Style Linked), $69.50| Fascinator: Amazon, $30 (nearly identical style linked that’s available in 10 different colors) | Earrings: Kendra Scott, $120 | Bangles: Kendra Scott, $90 | Ring: Kendra Scott (Color Bar), $50 | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban (On Sale), $108

Have an absolutely fabulous Derby Day, y’all!