what do you wear to the races?

[CakeNinja]

Going to Goodwood in August and I'm guessing its not a jeans and flip flops affair.
If you were going, what would you wear? In need of inspiration!

[CakeNinja]

I've ordered the navy just as a pub dress, not for goodwood.
i don't really like the other one!

[villainousbroodmare]

I really like the navy dress, the shape is great but you'd have to accessorise the hell out of it for it to cut it for a posh race meeting. The other one is more what you're after. Me being me I'd buy both.

[CakeNinja]

Coast annoy me - they don't seem to realise some people like sleeves! And i find their a bit classic for me.
I will have another look though.

[CakeNinja]

Do you think the first one would be passably formal? I agree, the navy one is the kind of one I'd wear down the pub, but i prefer it to the other one!
I should probably go and ask for one of those personal shopper people at a department store but I can't be arsed to trawl though shops, id rather just order something and cut out the middle man.

[WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes]

I'm glad I'm going to a more relaxed meeting on Saturday reading this! I may get out of my jeans if the weather is warm enough. But I don't have to. . I hate dressing up.

[fieldfare]

That wouldn't be formal enough for me at the races. Last time I went was Ladies Day at Newmarket, I had a lovely black and cream dress from coast, a black hat and black, cream and orange wedges with a pale orange bag and wrap.
Have a super time!

[CakeNinja]

I've had a quick look and saw these. The navy one is the dress I'd usually buy and would feel more comfortable but is it dressy enough? I don't really know about accessorising I wear the same necklace and diamond studs every time I put jewellery on!

[CakeNinja]

That sounds really elegant, good choice.
I will get my hair done in the morning, possibly will get a flower or something she could put in too.
Thanks, hope you have fun at ascot, I really enjoyed my day there :)

[Penfold007]

I've gone for soft plum colour trousers in a classic straight leg cut and a top of muted greys and plums. I've got to do the hat thing so a fascinator on a band was the best compromise. For the Richmond they like hats but it's not the end of the world if you don't like them, a clip in flower or similar also works a treat. If its the Gordon or Lennox enclosure it's much less formal. What ever you wear have an amazing day.

[CakeNinja]

Good to know I'm not alone Penfold.
What colour/style are your trousers, and what colour blouse?
I'm not sure I'm a headgear sort of person :/

[Penfold007]

CakeNinja I know what you mean!!! I've been invited to Royal Ascot and have to wear a hat or fascinator, I've opted for formal trousers so I can ware comy flats, posh blouse and a black fascinator on a band.

[CakeNinja]

It's not ladies day thank god, I'm really looking to the day out with Dp and our friends without the dc, it will be loads of fun, but I really don't like getting all dressed up as I feel far more comfortable in my scruffs! Im not fashionable, don't know what's 'in' and would just like someone to bring me the clothes I need to wear and be done with it!

[Djangor3725]

You need to check & see if you are going on Ladies Day as that is very dressy. Other days are more of a mix of those in dressy wedding attire who are there for the social event & the more "sensibly" dressed who are there for the racing. Footwear is important as even if you have transport that drops you at the gate so you don't have to negotiate a grass carpark, you will still find grass and gravel areas as well as tarmac.

[CakeNinja]

Oh sorry, yes its 1st August, glorious goodwood.
Hmm, I'll have a trawl through the websites and see what I can find. Thankyou :)

[Penfold007]

I'm going to guess Richmond enclosure and Glorious Goodwood festival. This is a an opportunity to dress up and wear at hat, avoid heels as lots of grass, men have to wear jacket and tie.

[CakeNinja]

Classy right?!
I think we paid £80 per person which includes our transport, tickets and maybe or maybe not food. I really don't know, but think the price is right.

[Penfold007]

OP what date are you going and roughly how much were the tickets ? Not being nosey but it may help.

[villainousbroodmare]

LMAO

[CakeNinja]

I think it must have been beginners luck!
I've just searched what you suggested and have come up with the winning outfit

[villainousbroodmare]

£150 back from £100 is a fabulous return! Most of us just about break even.
I see from their website that jeans are strongly discouraged actually banned!
Why don't you put this into a Google image search to give you a fair idea what people will look like? "racing at goodwood ladies dress code" and then off with you to Coast or House of Fraser or wherever.
DEFINITELY comfortable shoes and a jacket.

[CakeNinja]

I have a few pashmina type things in a few colours, and definitely won't wear suede shoes.
I doubt I'll win lots of money, haven't a clue what doing! Bet a total of £100 at ascot over 6 races and won back about £150 so at least not a loss!
We are just going for fun although I think Dp will be more daring in his stakes

[Dapplegrey]

I recommend you don't wear suede shoes. You will be walking on grass and if the grass is wet or even damp, then the shoes will be ruined. Also, wear an outfit which can be worn with or without a jacket and take the jacket with you. Racecourses are exposed and windswept, and nothing ruins a day out more than not being warm enough.
If it's hot you can always leave the jacket in the car.
Have fun - and I hope you win lots of money.

[CakeNinja]

Nah, thought not! Shame.
I just checked the dress code part and it says no bare chests! Well I can certainly carry out one instruction.
I think I'll wear a dress as that way I don't have to worry about choosing 2 different things - less pressure!
No fascinator or hat for me, maybe some wedges but I don't really do smart with flats.

[BlairWaldorfLovesShopping]

Probably not :)

[CakeNinja]

Bare top? Nope, clueless.
Flat shoes as in trainers?