26 Stylish, Stunning and Over-the-Top Kentucky Derby Hats

There's a wonderful "My Fair Lady" vibe to "Vanderpump Rules" star Ariana Madix's entire look, and her boyfriend and "Vanderpump" co-star Tom Sandoval's no-tie look is a crisp, casual counterpoint.

Mira Sorvino's prim dress and wide-brimmed pink and black hat feel oh-so-Parisian.

There's a sunny, Italian vibe to Giada De Laurentiis' whole look.

Singer Mary Wilson echoes the Kentucky Derby roses with this red-and-white ensemble.

This upswept hat, worn by Erin Walker, wife of golfer Jimmy Walker, would be at home at any royal wedding.

News anchor Robin Meade is a bouquet of lavender Phalaenopsis orchids.

The woman on the arm of singer Johnny Gill is channeling a graceful swan.

Everything is coming up roses for actress, model and NBA scout Bonnie-Jill Laflin.

This cosmos-esque hat is worn by Courtney Sixx, writer, entrepreneur and wife of Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx.

Sportscaster Carolyn Manno opts for a perfectly classic look in black and white.

Beach volleyball pro and model Morgan Beck, here with husband Bode Miller, goes big and red.

Actress Laura Bell Bundy chose a petite topper for her rose garden look.

It's all good in gold for chef Sam Mason and his date, who chose a classic summer hat that lets her beaded dress shine.

The Barnstable twins are Derby royalty. (This marks the 30th anniversary of the Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala, held at Patricia Barnstable-Brown's home). Here, they are perfect in peach.

NASCAR driver Ben Rhodes and wife Ann Norris Rhodes channel the palette and style of a simpler time.

The guest of chef Josh Thomsen pulls off a peacock of a look.

It's a garden party for both TV personality Julie Smith and Derby Eve hostess Tonya York Dees.

Whereas a lot of women go bright and floral, this Derby-goer seems to be channeling the first lady.

One of the largest floral hats seen at the 143rd Kentucky Derby in 2017.

A Derby-goer fully embraces flamingo pink.

The Derby is one of the few places where big, bright and feathered is typically a safe bet.

Not every Derby look is completely over-the-top. Some manage to be bold, yet delicate.

Red feathers and a birdcage veil feel perfectly vintage.

Let us not forget the men of the Derby.

Some men lean toward the ridiculous on Derby Day.

Some, like NFL player Marcus Smith, knock it out of the park with a simple Panama hat tipped just so.