Preakness Stakes outfits, hats: What to wear, fashion, style tips, dress code explained

Suits

• Classic Southern: Navy or light gray suit with a white dress shirt, pastel tie or bow tie and brown leather loafers or oxfords. “Safe, timeless, and always looks sharp.”
• Spring light and airy: Tan, beige, or cream suit, pale blue or pink shirt and floral or patterned tie. “Perfect for warm weather and daytime elegance.”
• Seersucker and summer texture: Seersucker suit (blue with white stripes), open collar or bow tie and loafers with socks. “Signature horse-race style—playful but polished.
• Modern statement suit: Pastels (mint, lavender, sky blue), bold plaid or windowpane patterns, and contrasting shirt and tie. “Great if you want a fashion-forward look.”
• Elevated casual (if you’re skipping the suit): Blazer and chinos, patterned sport coat and a crisp button-down polo. “Works well for infield or less formal areas.” (Note: There is no fan infield access for the Preakness this year.)

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