Sallie Belton is Suit the City’s technical expert. Developing the measuring and design capability has been a critical success factor when building Suit the City. Sallie’s top tips for men dressing for the races are:

The Festival at Cheltenham is the culmination of the Jump or National Hunt racing season and over the four days of the festival approximately 220,000 people will join in with the Cheltenham Roar as the horses run up the famous hill towards the finishing post.

Ladies’ Day is on Wednesday 16^th March this year (2011) and presents lady racegoers with a thorny question... What to wear? Take a look at our raceday pictures from Spring 2010 to get some ideas!

A trip to the races is always great fun, but to really feel part of the occasion you need to feel like you fit in with the other racegoers – and that means knowing what to wear.

This Summer’s sporting and social season is almost here so take some time to study the form and work out what’s hot and what’s not in the headwear stakes. Horseracing is the ultimate spectacle to showcase this season’s millinery trends and what better opportunity to make a statement than at the two day Investec Derby Festival held at Epsom Downs Racecourse.

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Big racing events such as Royal Ascot, Goodwood and The Derby draw the great and the good year after year. For others, it is a rare occasion when they mix in high society circles.

So getting the dress code right is essential, not only to fit in but also to add that extra accessory that can make you stand out from the crowd.

Professional fashion stylist Alex Bell offers advice to fashionistas on how to incorporate this season's trends in a winning Grand National outfit:

At Last! Spring seems finally to be well and truly under way and what better way to celebrate the beginning of the new season than by preparing for the fashion extravaganza that is Aintree's Grand National weekend. 

Is it ever okay to wear wellies to Ladies’ Day at the Cheltenham Festival?

GEORGIE: Of course you can wear wellies if they go with your outfit that you have chosen for Ladies’ Day and there is a wide selection of brands and styles to choose from.

Have you ever made a fashion faux pas at the Cheltenham Festival?

What is your advice on headwear for The Festival?

Please describe your favourite Cheltenham Festival outfit (either your own or someone else’s)?

What footwear do you recommend for The Festival?

Tweed for Ladies’ Day at The Festival – yes or no?!

GEORGIE: It definitely isn’t compulsory to wear Tweed at The Festival, there are some great stylish alternatives to choose from to look different, as Ladies’ Day gives you the perfect opportunity to dress up for a day at the races.