The Queen’s Cup Steeplechase is in its 20th year and has become one of the South’s “must-go” events. Of course, “What to wear?” is always one of the most crucial questions! Today on WJZY-FOX46 Good Day Charlotte I got to show some of the latest men’s and women’s spring styles appropriate for this special event, showcasing fashions from Lindy Bop, The Pink Hanger, and Charlotte fashion designers D.J. Boyd (DeJaBo Ties) and LeMond Crayton-Hart (The House of LeMond).
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The look for women at this event is somewhat casual—sundresses, skirts, and dressy slacks will all work. And don’t forget the flat-soled shoes …stilettos have no place here!
Kelly and Samantha Sport Steeplechase Styles from The House of LeMond, DeJaBo Ties and The Pink Hanger
Samantha looked beautiful in a gorgeous kelly green Amanda Uprichard dress from The Pink Hanger, a contemporary women’s boutique carrying trend-setting styles from top designers. Simple and sophisticated, the dress was paired with a two-toned floppy hat for sun protection and style, a cork clutch and matching gold accessories, making her look perfect for this event! You can soon find the entire outfit at The Pink Hanger’s online shopping website launching later this month or get it directly from the store at Charlotte’s Providence Plaza Shopping Center.
Samantha and model Kelly Melerine were definitely “styling and profiling” in coordinating steeplechase outfits! Kelly wore a traditional double-breasted pinstripe jacket that took a modern turn when combined with a navy and white checkered shirt, green seersucker pants, peacock print bow tie and white pocket square (both from DejaBo Ties), and peacock lapel pin and Cafe LeMond cuff links. Mixing a bit of the old and new, a vintage-feel Kenneth Cole Chukka boot and vintage Dobb boater hat completed his outfit, available at The House of LeMond in Charlotte’s Optimist Park.
Susan Lee-Bird and Kathryn in Lindy Bop
The Queen’s Cup is an event for the whole family. So I thought it would also be fun to show a great mother/daughter look!
Susan Lee-Bird and her daughter Kathryn looked adorable in these matching blue floral dresses from Lindy Bop, an online store specializing in vintage-inspired dresses, skirts and other items for women and girls.
Kathryn wore their Audrey style, featuring a bateau neckline, while Susan wore the Lana style, with a flattering scoop neckline. Both dresses have full swing skirts and you can add a petticoat to make these looks even more festive! To complete their ensembles, I grabbed a hot glue gun, some ribbon and flowers and restyled two vintage hats found in the back of my closet! (Note: Big style doesn’t always have to have a big price tag:)
While the usual Queen’s Cup look for men tends to include khakis, polo shirts and the occasional linen suit, Designer LeMond Crayton-Hart says the race is also great time to be a little more fashion forward. “The key to adding dimension to an outfit”, he says, “is mixing coordinating colors and alternating patterns”.
Backstage with designer LeMond Crayton-Hart
The dapper designer worked the runway himself wearing a DKNY french cuff shirt, Ralph Lauren seersucker pants, Spring Camo Happy Socks, a custom bowtie and pocket square from DeJaBowties, and custom lapel feather and cuff links from his own collection. His look was stylishly finished with a classic fedora, vintage custom-tailored blazer and Carolina blue and white suede wingtips.
Lastly, I decided I had to get in on the action by paying tribute to Julia Roberts in a brown and white polka dot dress, also from Lindy Bop…after all, “Pretty Woman” is still one of my all-time-favorite rom-coms!
For more information on the Queen’s Cup, please visit www.queenscup.org.
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