In antebellum days, a Southern belle was a woman from the upper echelons of Southern society—flirty and feminine without being too forward, with a pulled-together sense of beauty. Fast-forward 150 years, and while much has changed in the South, a distinctive aesthetic remains, particularly at that bastion of Southern tradition that is the Kentucky Derby. Here’s what to do if you want to look at home at Churchill Downs.
How to Look Like a Southern Belle in Four Easy Steps
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How to Look Like a Southern Belle
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How to Look Like a Southern Belle
How to Look Like a Southern Belle in Four Easy Steps