Kentucky Derby Hats for Women Under $75

Anne Wright
Kentucky Derby hats are a grand tradition that should be preserved despite the economy. These are 5 derby hats for women for under $75 that will keep you looking pretty or sporty.

Betmar Vanessa Swinger Derby Hats:

This pretty dress hat is completely packable and crushable so it's ideal for travel. It also works great if it's hot outside thanks to the organza body that's lightweight and well ventilated. Most of all it looks beautiful with a 5 inch brim and a 4 inch high square crown accented by a simple tonal organza double layer bow. This Kentucky Derby hat for women is available in light pink, black, white, or black with white dots. ($60)

Something Special Boater with Big Bow Derby Hats:

This hat for women is advertised as perfect for the races. It features a tonal silk covered crown of almost 4 inches with a large bow and tonal feathers. The brim is 6 inches wide and it even has an adjustable satin drawstring sweatband to keep you looking fresh. For a practical and romantic look for under $75, it's available in purple/lavender, brown/beige, or black/white. ($62)

Betmar Lanna Derby Hats:

The is another lovely dress hat done in semi-sheer braided horsehair with a dyed-to-match decorative flower and loops. It's made of 100% polypropylene with a crown just under 4 inches and brim of 5 and one half inches. The tonal grosgrain ribbon sweatband will keep you comfortable for long stretches outdoors. This Kentucky Derby hat is available in black, white, red and fuchsia. ($72)

Cappelli Wood Bead Swinger Derby Hats:

For sportier hats for women, this straw hat in toast tan with a wood bead band looks festive enough for the races and versatile enough to dress down for every day. It feature a 4 inch crown and 5 inch brim. ($34)

Cappelli Rhinestone Swinger Derby Hats:

Sparkling rhinestones make this white straw Kentucky Derby hat glamorous enough for the races and simple enough for the back yard. This dress hat has a 5 inch brim and a crown of almost 4 inches. ($28.95)

All these dress hats are available at Village Hat Shop where they'll match any advertised on-line retail price. These Kentucky Derby hats for women prove you can be stylish for under $75.

Published by Anne Wright

Freelance writer and longtime student of Buddhism and nonprofit professional. As an AC Featured Arts & Entertainment Contributor, she draws on her experience in development and managerial positions with n...  View profile

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  • R. K. LoBello4/20/2010

    Part of the fun of the Derby is the fashion.

  • Patti Walden4/20/2010

    I love any reason to wera a fancy hat!

  • Tal Boldo4/19/2010

    Delightful.

  • Tricia Sabol4/19/2010

    I don't think I'll ever make it to the Kentucky Derby, so I guess I'll have to find some other reason to wear one of these cute hats!

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