Rent a Kentucky Derby dress
You can rent your Derby Day dress on e.closet instead of buying one for a single Saturday. There are 6,214 daytime pieces and 4,763 cocktail pieces listed, typically $35–$64 to rent, whether you're going to Churchill Downs or a Derby party at home.
Updated October 9, 2026
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LoveShackFancyLoveshackfancy Idra maxi dressRent from $150
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LoveShackFancyLove shack fancy White Ruffled Halter Mini DressRent from $17 · Buy $200
AlexisBlue Leaf Print Fringe Mini DressRent from $135
ALCFloral Tiered Maxi Dress with CutoutRent from $75
Amanda UprichardYellow Mini DressRent from $60
AlexisCoral Flowy Bottom DressRent from $155
French ConnectionWhite mini dress with faux pocketsRent from $35
AlemaisAlemais - Alfie Sleeveless Mini DressRent from $35
AlemaisAlemais - Adriana Jacquard GownRent from $55
Johnathan SimkhaiJohnathan Simkhai Orla Assymetrical Fringe DressRent from $35 · Buy $350
StaudStaud Millie Maxi DressRent from $45 · Buy $275
Favorite DaughterFavorite Daughter DressRent from $45
Princess PollyGreen Mini Cutout DressRent from $15
Altard StateFloral Maxi DressRent from $25
ViciOrange Floral Embroidered Mini DressRent from $30 · Buy $65
StaudStaud wells dress in railroad stripeRent from $55
Amanda UprichardMindy Mini Striped DressRent from $55
Agua BenditaAgua Bendita setRent from $85
Charo RuizCharo Ruiz setRent from $85
ZimmermannZimmermann Rebellion fitted playsuit romperRent from $90
SYNDYSWes Faux Suede Mini DressRent from $30
For Love and LemonsThe cutest white dress🤍✨Rent from $94
BardotBardot Pink mini dressRent from $20
What to wear on Derby Day
The Kentucky Derby is run on the first Saturday in May, and the look is bright, polished and made for daytime:
- Colors: pastels, bright solids and bold florals. Save black for another day.
- Lengths: knee-length to midi sundresses, wrap dresses and fit-and-flare shapes.
- Fabrics: cotton, linen and silk that hold up in the sun.
- The hat: a wide brim or a fascinator, chosen to match the dress.
- Oaks Day: the Kentucky Oaks, the Friday before the Derby, is known for pink.
Plan ahead for Derby weekend
- Book early. Spring is busy, and Derby dresses overlap with wedding season.
- Cover the whole weekend. The owner sets one flat price for each length (2, 4, 5, 7, 14 or 30 days), so a 4-day rental covers Oaks Day and the Derby.
- Traveling to Louisville? Ship it to where you're staying. Shipped rentals come with tracking and a prepaid return label.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a Derby dress?
Daytime pieces on e.closet have a median rental price of $45 for the shortest length the owner offers. Delivery and a small service fee show at checkout.
What if I'm going to a Derby party, not the race?
The same rules apply: bright, floral and daytime-dressy. Many hosts ask guests to wear hats.
What if it gets damaged at the track?
Normal wear is expected. Damage beyond that, and late returns, are charged under e.closet's Rental Protection Policy, so let the owner know right away.