Derby outfit ideas featuring geometric and floral prints, bright solids and color blocks, and some distinctive preppy styles. We've recommended a wide variety of dress silhouettes in mini and midi lengths for your personal winning look. These designer dresses are perfect for a day at the races, a horse racing viewing party, derby bridal shower or other horse racing theme event that calls for special style. Rent the Runway offers high-end fashion you can wear once and return. This list contains affiliate links. If you click on one and make a purchase, we may receive a commission, without any extra charge to you.
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Geometric Prints and Patterns
Brights and Color Blocks
Roses and Other Florals
Peppy Preppy
Geometric Prints and Patterns
Geometric prints are seen in every horse race. Jockeys wear distinctive racing silks. Borrow some of their style for a derby outfit that nods to the traditions of horse racing.
Polka dots are fun and classic. This strapless midi is elegant.
Self-Portrait Polka Dot Satin Midi Dress
A big bow and a bit of midriff for a unique look.
Bardot White Polka Dot Bow Mini Dress
Polka dot mini with a full skirt - so fun!
Self-Portrait Cream Polka Dot Satin Mini Dress
Black with big white polka dots and a flattering box pleat mini skirt.
Ciao Lucia Nadine Dress
A black and white polka dot bodycon mini dress with sleeves.
MICHAEL KORS Polka Dot Long Sleeve Mini Dress
This colorful polka dot print halter dress celebrates spring and summer. Think of all the fun accessory opportunities. And pockets….
Color Me Courtney Dipping Dot Coco Dress
A dotted slip dress with ruching detail on the halter top.
WEWOREWHAT Ruched Cup Slip Maxi Dress
A simple classic traditional gingham dress in turf green. Pair with a pink hat for a fun color combination.
Louna Green Gingham Midi Dress
Triple Gingham! we love how this dress mixes colors and scales. Much like bold distinctive racing silks.
Slate & Willow Pink Gingham Mini Dress
Sleeveless black and white gingham and a ruffle. Playful angles add to the visual interest.
Lauren Ralph Lauren Baruti Dress
Piping details on the bodice and a double ruffle add some wow to black and white gingham.
TOME x RTR Gingham Ruffle Hem Dress
Simple elegant stripes on this linen midi are classic, but there's a party in the back! Check it out!!!
Bernadette Delilah Midi Dress
Brights and Color Blocks
Get into the horse racing aesthetic with bright colors.
Oversized panels featuring some of the most common racing silk prints–blocks, stripes, dots, and diamonds–make this a sure winner.
Staud Katie Dress
Love the hot pink, orange, red, gold and mustard, but there's so much more going on with the texture of this knit dress. Diamonds, and eyelet and wavy rick rac shapes. Love!
Milly Mixed Midi Dress
Look at the gorgeous detailing on this pink and red color block spaghetti strap dress.
Anna October Atena Midi Dress
Stripes, of a sort, that show and hide themselves in the pleats.
Roksanda x RTR Colorblocked Dress
A black midi dress with a kick pleat color block in shades of blue, green, and white
RHODE Riley Dress
Pleated from top to bottom, this pink and purple colorblock dress is ready to party.
AMUR Amelia Dress
This bright pink midi length dress just flows. Comfort with style.
Esteban Cortazar x RTR Pink Flamenco Dress
A mini dress in bright yellow with a flowing skirt. Gives good energy!
Esteban Cortazar x RTR Yellow Flamenco Dress
A flattering a-line shirt dress that is anything but dull in vibrant orange with cream accents. Beautful sleeves.
Alexis Rhodes Orange Dress
A popping reimagined take on the traditional shirtdress.Fitted. Bright pink and side buttons. Make a splash!
Sandro Elvira Dress
Roses and Other Florals
Spring and summer bloom. We're partial to roses for derby dresses. Check out these floral prints and embellished dresses.
This oversized rose print is eye-catching with a flattering color scheme and silhouette.
AFRM Cody Crewneck Dress
A fun floral modern backless rose print mini.
Sau Lee Sonia Dress
Short skirt, long sleeves and a keyhole back give this fitted dress unique style.
Andamane Kiki Mini Dress
An abstract rose print mini with long sleeves and a drop back. Fresh and fancy.
Louna Cutout Mini Dress
Cascading embroidered flowers on this strapless A-line dress are just stunning. Pick some flower colors from the bunch to add color to your accessories.
kate spade new york Lillianne Dress
Another way to wear roses. This giant rose bodice dress with a knee-length skirt is stunning.
Badgley Mischka Rose Bodice Dress
Peppy Preppy
Preppy vibes with a bit more pep.
A lacy a-line shirt dress in a lovely salmon pink.
