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!

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!

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.

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 :/

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.

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 :)

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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