Cheltenham

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Help - what sort of thing do I wear?

I will be indoors for some of the time but there is quite a walk from the coach to the area where we are. I have lots of summery, floaty dresses but they will be too cold. I have a black blazer, a beige trenchcoat and umpteen pairs of black boots. I don't have a wool coat unfortunately (just a Barbour duvet coat and an All Saints leather jacket!

I do have a pair of flowy navy trousers. They are 15 year old but they are Jaeger. My other trousers are skinny black mango ones.

What is the event?

Anything you've described apart from the dresses. Skinny black jeans, nice jumper, warm smart coat, flat black boots

Floaty dresses are defintely not very Cheltenham. It's pretty parky here at the moment, so trousers a good choice. Skinny jeans as PP said would work well. Beige trenchcoat probably edges the Barbour duvet - but wear something warm underneath - turtle neck maybe? Knee high boots if you've got any.

Cheltenham - as in the races.

Dress for warmth it’s bloomin freezing.

I’ve been several times. The key is wearing a good coat and nice hat. In my experience what’s underneath doesn’t get seen that much. I tend to wear black or navy skinny trousers or jeans tucked in to knee-high boots. Then a black / navy / cream / tan / grey cashmere jumper / polo neck. Then a long overcoat, that’s what I change up each year. I’ve worn an olive green one, light grey / tweedy one and a burgundy one, then get a fedora style wool / felt hat. They don’t need to be expensive. If you don’t want to buy anything new, I would wear black underneath, black boots, your trench coat, with a nice scarf and matching hat.

It’s freezing most years and I wouldn’t go for heels that are too high as your standing (and drinking!!) most of the day.

I did wonder if it was that but there is plenty more to Cheltenham than just the races!!

Hospitality or stands?

If the latter, dress for warmth and standing: flat boots and your trench will work but you might want some layers underneath (padded gilet etc). You won’t take your coat off if you’re outside all day.

A hat (trilby style) is handy if it’s damp and a silk style scarf would go well with the trench and be very much in keeping.

"I did wonder if it was that but there is plenty more to Cheltenham than just the races!!"

Next week there isn't really 🤣

Hospitality. The one that’s like a pub, Horse & Groom. Apparently we will be inside a lot and I tend to get warm indoors.

Skinny jeans would be frowned on by the people I will be with & the ones that be got are a size too big at the moment.

It sounds like I just wear my normal work clothes then. I’ve got black trousers, a cream mango very soft polo neck jumper & my trenchcoat (it’s new from Ted Bsjer I bought it 6 weeks ago).

The city I live in has no shops except Marks & Spencer, charity shops, TK Max & pound shops.

i tried to look for a cashmere jumper last weekend on a trip to Manchester but they either swamped me or didn’t have my size in stock.

im 5ft 3, small shoulders, curvy bust and a size 12.

I’ve been browsing Vinted. Managed to put together an outfit for a great price, I just hope all arrives in time. Pleased I stumbled upon this thread as I was planning on wearing a summer dress with kitten heels…

I'm going to Cheshire Oaks on Sunday. I might see if I can pick up something like a silk scarf. Totally frivolous for me but I think it will be nice,

I NEED (want) a pair of knee high boots I think. I have a pair but they are Clarks and are goodness knows how many years old. All my nice boots are ankle or calf length.

These are my calf length ones https://www.pavers.co.uk/products/ramona-suede-slouch-calf-boot-gab30557-316-635?variant=40793917096021