At a glance, it looks as though you’ve got it easy when it comes to black tie attire: all the guesswork of what to wear is non-existent, everyone expects you to turn up in the same outfit as everyone else and you get to wear it over and over again! Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher […]
The dinner jacket evolved from the smoking jacket. In 1860, tailors Henry Poole & Co made a short black smoking jacket for the trendsetting Prince of Wales (later to be Edward VII) to wear to semi-formal gatherings away from London as a comfortable alternative to the stuffy formal wear of the tailcoat. Allison GrahamAllison is
Always choose white and buy an actual dress shirt; a normal shirt will not do. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst bettor in the History of the Universe), there’s a lot more to learn…
Always black (after all it’s a black tie event!), the bow tie should be silk and always match the texture of your jacket’s lapels. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst bettor in the History of the
A pump with silk bows is the traditional evening shoe and dates back to the 16th Century when they were worn with knee breeches and silk stockings. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst bettor in the History
Cummerbund or waistcoat? You don’t have to wear either, however bear in mind your shirt. Waistcoats and cummerbunds are a great way to hide where the dress studs finish and the ordinary buttons start. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being
You still need to look the part when you arrive and leave, so no Parkas, trench coats, anoraks or other casual coats. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst bettor in the History of the Universe), there’s a
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.76″ background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid”] Reading the newspapers and watching the news last week you would have seen some of the glorious images from this year’s Royal Ascot. Each year we see how stunning the ladies look and we are in awe of the glamour that returns to the Berkshire racecourse each year. However,
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. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She
Have you ever made a fashion faux pas at the Cheltenham Festival? GEORGIE: Oh yes! I once wore something as it was lucky for a particular horse that was running, but it was very mild weather that year at The Festival and the outfit was too warm and so I was uncomfortably hot all day.
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