Unless you are a friend of the royal family, Race Day may be your only opportunity to wear a grand hat. So, take advantage of the situation to go over the top at your next Triple Crown event! Just remember: Your hat should be the elegant exclamation point to your otherwise classic outfit, so here’s a blue-ribbon look that’ll definitely keep you ahead of the pack.

I don’t know about you, but to me – thanks to a hectic schedule and constant daily multitasking – quality activewear is absolutely priceless. It’s not only good for exercising and busy activity in general, it’s also quite effective in those rare stolen moments of rest or lounging. (I’m pretty good at both sides of the coin… but I may excel a liiiittle more at lounging!)

For eons, plus-size women have been advised to wear neutral colors on their bottom half with a focus on black or dark denim as the only way to go. Rubbish, I assure you! That so-called “rule” is a huge waste of styling advice and outfit possibilities!

Mais, oui! Ladylike peplums were all over the runways during Paris Fashion Week, not to mention miles of starlet-filled red carpets. So if you want to wear this flirty ruffle, you’re not alone. Check out some of our fave celebs showing us how their hips don’t lie, then see how you can work the peplum in your wardrobe: