What do people wear to the races (bog standard) at this time of year? Have never been!

[ChateauneufDuTwat]

Off to Ripon races next week. I know nothing about racing or etiquette.

Have a super comfy and flattering dark pink shift dress like this. Would wear with opaques and heeled ankle boots (block heel, can stand for hours in them) and a naice coat.

Would this be ok? Was tempted to buy something new but my finances have sternly told me to rethink 😐.

Forgot the photo 🤦

Looks good to me, though I would say I still find the races pretty hard to judge as they seem to vary a lot of my area. I think your outfit would fit in at any I’ve been to though.

It does depend on the meeting and enclosure (some have dress codes) but in the absence of a dress code I'd be going in jeans, top/cardi and flat sandals or boots (weather dependent). There's a lot of standing so comfy footwear is a must, glad you've got that covered.

I think you would look lovely in those clothes. It was Doncaster races last week, which is near me, good god some of the outfits were well out there.

Thanks all.

The only dress code I can find is for men and says please wear a collared shirt and smart trousers - no sportswear, no ripped jeans etc.

I have a pathological fear of being underdressed but also don't want to look like a eejit.

Country chav.

Fairafx and favour boots, hat with a feather etc

Skinny jeans, long 'country' boots, shirt or Joules type top, tweed or quilted/down jacket, hat

The only item of 'country' clothing I own is a Paul Costelloe tweed jacket I nabbed in a charity shop.

Might try and work around that?

I wouldn't wear a dress unless a races occasion.

Tweed jacket outfit would be:

Jacket
Fine knit black roll neck jumper
Good quality skinnies (mid wash, indigo or black).
Brown knee high leather boots with block heel.

Does that sound more suitable?

Add a pair of gloves and a trilby and you'll blend right in

Country Chav

Right, have an outfit together. Will I do?!

Tempted to change the high neck top for a less coverage one as it's a bit warmer than I expected.

Country chav or someone going to a fancy dress party as Boggis, Bunce or Bean?

Hair will be up and messy and will stick a nice lipstick on.

I'd go with the second outfit. First outfit, the dress is nice but I don't think it would look great with opaques and boots. It's more of a nude legs and heels type dress.