Although it’s cold outside, there’s no reason to let your fashion standards slip, as not only do the early months of the year feature some top fashion shows, but the beginning of the 2016 racing season gives us all the chance to wear our finest in a fantastic sporting atmosphere.
However, it’s not just the betting options that can provide the racing newbie with a few headaches, as navigating the various dress codes can also be a minefield. So here are a few fashion tips to help you on your trip to the races!
Dress codes
The most important thing to remember about dressing up for the races is that they are usually fairly traditional affairs. And as such, it’s always a good idea to check out the racecourse’s website and see what dress codes will be applied to the various areas of the racecourse.
But as the Grand National gets closer, it’s also important to remember that races are celebratory affairs with sports betting sites such as Betway providing an easy-to-use service with all of the latest odds, and so you needn’t dress like your grandmother as there are always a few stylish alternatives that won’t fall foul of the fashion police!
Racing style
Although many celebrities will attend Ladies’ Day boasting some extravagant and eye-catching dresses, it’s a good idea to layer up as many of the important race meetings take place in the early months of the year and you won’t want to get too chilly.
As such, wearing traditional textures such as tweed and this season’s on-trend fabric, suede, can go a long way in looking stylish, particular when cut to a sharp 1960s style. The bohemian style of celebrities such as Anita Pallenberg never seems to go out of fashion and can provide a good way to wrap up warm without looking too boring.
Pushing the boundaries
It’s the question of headwear that invariably causes most controversy in many style articles. Furthermore many of the nation’s most prestigious racing events such as Royal Ascot have banned fascinators, perhaps in protest over some of the more outrageous designs that have been flooding the racecourses recently.
In order to tackle the ever-pressing question of straps and hemlines, it’s often a good idea to display a little caution in regards to length. And instead why not embrace the coming of the warmer spring months by wearing bright and colourful floral prints in the form of a sharp A-line dresses and classic blazers that are the surefire way to give you the confidence to cheer your winning horse over the finish line!