It has been said that a trip to the racecourse is usually only about a third of the time spent watching the game, with the rest spent socializing. If you receive an invitation to attend a high-profile horse race, you don’t need to be an equestrian fan to know how to dress properly. Don’t think that ladies in fancy hats are the focus of vision. It doesn’t matter what men wear to watch Marseilles. In fact, the Marseilles viewing gallery is an occasion where social meaning and sportsmanship are equated.
In the early 16th century, the first horse racing event for the public was held at New Market in England. The sport became popular among the upper classes of Europe, and horse-related competitions such as equestrian and polo became so popular that they transcended sports and became an integral part of the social season. Even if you haven’t set foot in an equestrian club or jockey club, you’ve probably seen stories in the news about Ladies wearing their hats. This tradition started in 1807 with Ladies Day at Royal Ascot, where they were asked to dress up for the crucial third Day of racing. They show their respect for the sport with their most creative dresses and hats.
Follow traditions and rules
The Royal Enclosure at Royal Ascot is regarded as the most prestigious venue in the city because it is attended by members of the Royal family. The story goes that Rod Stewart, a rock star who was invited to attend the royal parade, wore white shoes when he was asked to do so. Whether he was a dodgy old man or a rocker, he was brutally kicked out of the race.
In 2012, Royal Ascot reaffirmed its dress code for the public, saying it was designed to continue and protect the solemn traditions of horse racing, such as knee-length skirts for women, hats instead of fancy headdresses, and ties instead of scarves or scarves for men. “Fashion police” were also asked to politely keep unruly spectators at the door before entering. Gentlemen to sit VIP area, therefore, must wear flat top hats (magicians to wear the sort of, is our common but into the dining-room, balcony, club, balcony, or open to the public after the rest area, or have to put his hat down), wear formal suits, namely brunet dress waistcoat, with dark leather shoes (also not dark brown, and blue, Only black and grey).
When gentlemen are invited to see Marseilles, in addition to following the rules, they must not forget the “fashion”, for the equestrian activity itself is a fashion occasion. Royal Ascot chief executive C Barnett said: “It’s not elitism, it’s not rejecting fashion. Men can still look modern, as long as it’s formal.” If you want to look modern, a bespoke suit is the least you can do. If we can go one step further, we will have achieved more than half the success. By rule, large items can be either black or gray, but no one told you you couldn’t add stripes or plaid to them; A patterned tie and a bright pocket square can also make a difference in plain suits. A pair of vintage cufflinks and a mechanical watch with a leather strap can exude a good taste for detail when you’re talking to someone.
As a Gieves & Hawkes brand ambassador, Hua Tian knows how to dress up for a high-class race correctly and fashionably. “For me, marseille is so different from any other sport. It’s been associated with the royal family and the social life of the upper classes for hundreds of years. It’s the dressing-up that makes it more interesting. I have always considered myself very lucky. Since I was young, I have been able to watch and compete in the magnificent manors and palaces of various princes, Dukes, uncles, sons and men because of equestrian. The venues are basically historical and cultural heritage level, and the atmosphere is naturally very special. Generally speaking, the hosts of the games are the owners of these palaces and manors, who have a high social status, attend in formal dress and formal dress, and no one knows the dress code better than them. They admire the ease of the countryside, so woolen fabrics may be the most traditional and demanding attire. During the day, people can dress in “fashion”, which means an all-over jacket, summer casual wear and cardigans. Owners and sponsors sometimes receive invitations to come in a suit and tie, because in the evening they are invited to a welcome party with the knights. A dark evening or evening dress is most appropriate for this occasion.”
While you can use the invitation’s instructions to weigh whether you should dress formally or casually, what is appropriate if there is no specific dress code? Roh Ho-yeon, a social etiquette expert who was born into a diplomat’s family, summed up the words: “simple,” “elegant,” “lightweight” and “garden party style.”
“In Marseilles, where formal attendance is not required, men can opt for an outdoor-friendly one-piece suit jacket, paired with cotton or linen shirts, chinos or corduroy striped trousers, and a tasteful bowler hat, punctuated with vintage sunglasses and binoculars. Shoes, Derby shoes, Oxford, brock shoes with a monk is right choice, if it were possible to be invited to the horse winner of touch, you can choose to wear a pair of ankle boots or English platform shoes, boots or even a pair of knight, wore them walk on the wet grass without having to worry too much, and make you look more stylish.”
Polo, an Edwardian garden party, is more relaxed than the rigour of Royal Ascot, but men are still required to wear suit jackets and white trousers. To watch polo at the Guards Polo Club in Great Windsor Park, members must wear gold or enamel badges, while visitors are given special gold embossed tags. This situation is also popular in some equestrian events, so when preparing your outfit, know the color and size of the badge or tag of the club in order to avoid conflicts with the square exposed in the chest pocket.