Fans Gush Over Dylan Dreyer's Colorful Kentucky Derby Look

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NBC's Dylan Dreyer is gearing up for an exciting weekend at the Kentucky Derby, where fashion is just as anticipated as the horse racing.

The meteorologist teamed up with Mike Tirico of Sunday Night Football to cover the grand event at Churchill Downs, Louisville's legendary venue, on May 3 as shown in an Instagram photo posted to the Today show official Instagram.

Dreyer showcased her fashion flair perfectly suited for one of the year's biggest style moments. In the photo also shared on her account, she dazzled in a black belted dress with bright floral patterns in pink, yellow, and green. Topping her stylish ensemble, the 42-year-old sported a striking hot pink, disc-shaped derby hat accented with a navy blue ribbon and a pink bow.

Beside her, Tirico complemented the style scene in a deep blue sports coat paired with a white and blue checkered shirt. As they enjoyed Mint Juleps, the traditional Derby beverage, fans were quick to praise Dreyer's outfit choice for the occasion.

Dylan Dreyer
Dylan Dreyer attends Hudson River Park Friends 8th Annual Playground Committee Luncheon on March 08, 2024 in New York City. The meteorologist recently wore a black floral dress paired with a pink disc hat for... John Nacion/Getty Images

Instagram comments flooded in, complimenting her on her stunning Derby look, with viewers leaving comments like, "Dylan as always looks amazing. She is a big plus for NBC. Hard not to love her," and "Love Dylan... her style and what she brings to NBC.. 🌸🌺🌷," praising the TV personality.

Other stars of Today — including Al Roker, Hoda Kotb, Craig Melvin and Carson Daly — were notably missing from the May 3 broadcast. To address any viewer concerns upfront, Savannah Guthrie explained their absence, stating, "Hoda and Craig are getting a little jump on the weekend," per Us Weekly.

Sheinelle Jones and Jacob Soboroff stepped in for the day, with Soboroff taking over Daly's "Popstart" segment, while Dreyer delivered the weather report from Kentucky in place of Roker. Kotb, on the other hand, has been actively posting updates from New Orleans' Jazz Fest on her Instagram since Thursday, May 2.

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