ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY TAMMY SHAW

There is nothing more festive than seeing the mass of color and feathers represented in the sea of hats at the Kentucky Derby, less a horse race than a fashion show come the first Saturday in May and events leading up to the event.

And local boutiques are ready to dress the stylish woman in a beautiful, vibrant dress and hat — anywhere from grandiose to small fascinators.

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