We attended the 68th Block House Steeplechase in Tryon, North Carolina, during this first weekend of May.
My travel look included black and silver jewelry with a black long lightweight sweater over a malt colored Covered Perfectly top and almost matching mocha-colored ankle jeans from T.J.Maxx. The sweater is also from T.J.Maxx. The platform sandals are old from Vince Camuto.
As soon as we arrived, it was time to dress for dinner.
Mr. Mickey loves these heels, even if they do make me over six feet tall.
On the first night of our stay at the Oak Cottage at the Pinecrest Inn, we had dinner at a great Italian restaurant, Giardini Gardens.
The black knit dress is by Tahari from T.J.Maxx. The necklace and the black ruana are from Chico's.
Our hosts at the Inn are always so gracious and accommodating.
I know from experience that the early part of the day may be quite cool. On the day of the races, I wore a high-low black knit top and khaki ankle jeans from Chico's with a black sweater draped across my shoulders.
Add a wide brim hat, and we are ready for the races! Mr. Mickey bought the hat for me in Lexington, Kentucky, several years ago.
It was great to visit again with our usual neighboring group from South Carolina.
One of my favorite parts of the event is the white doves' release after the singing of the national anthem. They always find their way home!
Crowds of up to 20,000 people park as far away as two miles and walk to the track carrying all the items they need for the day-long party. Lucky us! We just had to walk to the front of the car.
Heading into the home stretch!
The races are soon over, and it's time to return to the Pinecrest Inn to dress for another dinner.
For our dinner date this evening, I wore black stretch city jeans and a black tank with a purple open weave Travelers sweater, all from Chico's. The sandals are by Jessica Simpson from T.J.Maxx.
I wore white jeans with a black and white striped knit boat neck top on the drive home, all from Chico's. The sandals were from Born last year.