Racing days are upon us - all sounds lovely and easy - but if you’re a woman then you know it brings the nightmare of what to wear!
Never forget to go through your wardrobe first, you probably have the makings of a fabulous outfit there already but you just haven’t put it together yet!
Some top tips to help you through:
1. Remember to check what the dress code is for the day - some days can be quite casual - Ladies day is usually dressed up to the nines with hats quite a common sight, but not a necessity.
2. The rule with hats - if you have a high/big forehead then wear a hat if not then a fascinator is better.
3. Start simple - the outfit is going to be on you for a long day, so look for a simple shift dress or summer dress that you can layer and accessorise. A flowery day dress - (plenty around) rather than an evening cocktail dress.
4. Accessories can take a plain dress and make it look fantastic - if you go for a large print then bring the size of your accessories down.
5. You don’t want to join the ‘meat market parade’ - don’t show too much flesh, - Cleavage or Legs NOT both.
6. A jacket to suit your body shape - accentuating your waist if you have one or if you haven’t then a jacket that gives the allusion of one.
7. A pretty cardigan to tone with your dress - with or without a jacket. Remember it can be very cold, raining or windy - don’t just create your outfit for a hot summers day, this is England and layering is the name of the game.
8. Shoes can make or break an outfit, but go for comfort as well as looks because you’re going to be in them all day sometimes on grass, disappearing into the soil is not an elegant look. With a shift dress low pretty pumps can look great as can wedge sandals (very in at the moment - bright colours or neutrals).
9. The overall look should be smart/feminine but more girly/dressed up than the office, but not too overdone.
10. Trousers are an option especially really trendy ones that are shorter in the leg (then they don’t get grass stained and wet) but remember if you have short legs - wear them with high wedges.
11. A small umbrella that tones with your outfit is always a good idea.
12. A bag that can lodge under your arm or cross over your body always helps when you’re trying to drink your champagne and fill in your betting slip!
13. Lots of bright colours are in this year, but if that isn’t your look then pale neutrals are also popular.
And last, but not least, if you’re looking at your wardrobe and panicking why not give me a call. I’m offering a Special Day Dilemma Package at just £80 for 2 hours. Visit http://www.evalaw-personalstylist.com/ for more details.
Have fun at the races..see you there!!
