Gabriela Moura didn’t expect a fashion choice to become a massive discussion. But that’s exactly what happened when the popular TikTok influencer showed up at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month in a dress that stirred more conversation than some of the races.
Before heading to Churchill Downs, Moura posted a video of herself getting ready. The dress, particularly its design at the top, immediately grabbed attention. Not everyone was impressed. Critics online quickly labeled it “too inappropriate” for the historic event. Moura, unfazed, responded with honesty in a follow-up video that addressed both the backlash and her own reality.
Moura Clears The Air, Skips The Next Stop
In a calm and direct message to her followers, Moura explained what many women with her body type already know.
“Big boob girls are going to understand what I’m saying,” she said. “There’s no way to hide it, like honestly.” She pointed out that even dresses she loves often spark judgment just because of how they fit her. “People are going to be like, ‘Wow, she’s vulgar’… but I just can’t do anything about the boobs,” she added.
While the dust was still settling from that controversy, the Preakness Stakes made a quiet but clear update to its dress code. According to Lady at the Track, this year’s dress expectations for the second leg of the Triple Crown center around dressing “like Ladies and Gentlemen.” Style remains key, with an emphasis on suits and glamorous dresses. Hats are still welcome, but they take a backseat to the outfit itself.
Moura won’t be there to test the new rules. Just days before the race at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, she posted a vacation photo with the caption: “do not disturb.”
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Her message was simple. She’s stepping away from the noise.
With the Preakness airing on NBC this Saturday and Journalism leading as the heavy favorite, Moura will likely be miles away from the racetrack, enjoying some quiet. The timing suggests she’s choosing to focus on herself rather than get pulled back into another round of social media scrutiny. After all, sometimes the best way to respond to the noise is to simply turn it off.
