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CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL

March 14, 2017 by Sissi 5 Comments

 

Ok ladies, pay attention. Steeplechase season is just getting underway, and we wanna make sure you do it right. Think fall colors, tweeds, fur, and wool. There will be plenty of time to bust out the summer dresses and straw hats, but not yet.

The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most exhilarating Jump racing events on the UK calendar.  It’s also an easy place to find people who should be arrested by the Fashion Police! We are always amazed at the things folks show up wearing.  We thought we would take a moment today to remind everyone what you should try to wear as Ladies Day is tomorrow.  First, the weather is usually cold so don’t bust out your wispy dresses, think Wool.

Find out more about the history of Cheltenham here.

Here are some examples of what we consider to be great race fashion-

1940’s at the races.  We can’t decide what we like more the hats or the suits!

This little one has it right!

Beautiful wool hat and fur collar!

1950’s Tweed skirt and cape

We think this Foxy filly made good use of a vintage fox pelt!

 

What are your favorite furlong pieces? 

See you at the races!

XO

 

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  1. bill niland says

    March 14, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    Oh Sissie!! a brilliant piece. I read 2 British papers each day, and stand in wonder at the bizarre get-ups the pictures show..hats cocked , heads tipped to uncock hat, colors that offend some, shoes that should not be near horses. And I love the way you spell to add a New England touch. What’s more, we are under attack my Mother Nature, snow up to here and travel prohibitions in effect, yet you find time to entertain us with equine fashion..keep up the remarkable recovery…bless you, Fetlock Withers

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    • Sissi says

      March 20, 2017 at 12:33 pm

      Thank you, Bill, you’re always so kind!

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  2. Hester Nguyen says

    March 14, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    Thanks you for this…. yes fur tweed and for the love of god sensible foot wear!

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  3. Karie Eefsting says

    March 17, 2017 at 10:00 am

    What fun. Wishing we could take part in such a lost art of Style and Equine tradition. Love the dresses and the hats. What a wonderful fox pelt hat. I have a pellet and been wondering what to do with it. Stunning. You give us a fun insight to the Equine community in all it’s Hunt traditions. In a fun and understanding way. I share your page with my horsey and non horsey friend they all appreciate the flair on the subject matter and can’t believe there are places and people that still partake in such great sport. There will be a Hunters Pace at The Battle Creek Hunt Club on April 23 we hope to attend . It will be our first and am very excited for it. I’m shopping for a tweed jacket this week. We may not be the fastest, but we had better look the part.
    Thank You
    Tally-Ho Karie Eefsting

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    • Sissi says

      March 20, 2017 at 12:33 pm

      Karrie,
      Thank you for your kind words! We are very excited for you on your first Hunter Pace!! You will totally look the part if you show up in your ratcatcher attire. Tweed coat, pastel shirt, man’s tie and you’re good to go. Make sure your horse is neat and tidy too and introduce yourself to the folks in charge so you can get involved and maybe go Hilltopping some day!
      Kick On!
      ~Sissi

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