The following fashion guide can help you choose what to wear to the races.Broadly speaking, think of what you might be dressed in as a guest to an outdoor summer wedding. 50s references, floral prints, full skirts and brighter hues are the latest trends for this year – this will make sure you stand out from the crowd yet look to be in touch with the latest fashion trends.
And there is the hat and fascinator dilemma: to wear or not to wear? Whilst these are not obligatory at most races, they are often as much of a focus as the dress itself. During Ladies day at Ascot, these are often outrageous. Remember to find out when Ladies Day at the races are so you can plan for it.
Fashion tips
1. Dress in a style that suits you, instead of the the style that is in season. If you get a dress just because it in style but doesn’t suit you, you will seem like a fashion victim. Go for well-cut chic dresses that fall to the knee or just below along with contemporary takes on the classic suit. If you would wear it to a nightclub, chances are it’s not proper for the race course.
2. Dress for the weather – you just won’t enjoy yourself if you are shivering in the enclosures. To keep warm, find a jacket, cardigan or bolero to wear which matches and complements your outfit.
3. Wear a hat or fascinator that complement your dress. They should balance your look, and make sure that it enhances, not detracts, from your clothing. Remember that the attire is the most critical component of the wardrobe and so you ought to pick that first. The rules for picking hats is it should be big, covering the shoulders otherwise it may make your head look big. The unrecorded rule is that this is the day to show off your hat.
4. Match your attire with your shoes, bag and fascinator to look flawless.
5. Wearing the right pair of shoes can be important – as you will be out in the open the whole day, guarantee your footwear are already broken in, or even pack a 2nd pair if your bag is big enough! Bear in mind, high heels make it difficult to walk on grassy areas.
These tips should guarantee that you stand out from the crowd at your day at the races. Every woman there will be in their best dress looking fashionable but you don’t want to stand out for the incorrect reasons. Sopay attention in choosing your dress and outfit – look at the biggest range you can find so you won’t constrict your choices. To summarise: the essentials are a stylish dress (not too short), outrageous headwear (apart from weddings it is the only occasion you can wear one), comfortable shoes and matching accessories. I wish you a wonderful day out at the races and at Ladies Day.