Dressing fancy, on the other hand, is an absolute pleasure of mine and I will add a flower to my lapel or a diamond pin to my tie for the sheer hell of it. Occasions that require formal dress hold no fear for me either. There is scope for both approaches at The Goodwood Revival. A three-day event that has been held every September in West Sussex since , it celebrates the golden era of Goodwood motor racing through both clothes and vintage cars, the latter of which are raced flat-out on a circuit that has not changed since the s.
For the former, there is not a strict dress code, as there is at Royal Ascot , but visitors are very much encouraged to dress up in the spirit of the age. The Goodwood era ranged from to , which was a very elegant period in British male fashion starting with the neo-Edwardians and ending with the mods. A wool tattersall check or camel doeskin is ideal, preferably with lapels and flap pockets.
A dark, slim knitted silk tie is probably the simplest way to give your contemporary suit a vintage feel. It probably has a ticket pocket, too. Hats were de rigueur in the s so pick one to complement your outfit. A classic look is the suit — which should typically be made from thick, worsted wool or tweed. Go for a muted colour such as dark brown, grey or navy, or opt for a wide chalk stripe or overplaid pattern.
In terms of accessorising, braces may be a classic look, but belts had started to replace button loop suspenders by the time World War II came to a close. Instead, go for a thin belt with a metal buckle, tuck a handkerchief into your top pocket, slip into a pair of two-tone brogues and pop a wool felt trilby on your head.
Military clothing can easily look cartoonish and try-hard. Check out our handy Goodwood Revival Fashion Guide for tips, tricks and further reading. We often get asked 'What can i wear to Goodwood Revival? Since amazing prizes could be won for best dressed and being dressed in theme is part of the fun, it is also a great opportunity to enjoy the event even more.
When we think of s fashion, we probably think of the glamour of the 40s Pin Up and the practical styles of the wartime Land Army Girls.
We think of ultra feminine s tea dance dresses in floral prints, wedge shoes and brogues. The fashions were of course, influenced by the war and economic situation and so fashion was practical. Hair: s hair is definitely the iconic element of this era - but can easily look silly if not done right.
Avoid victory rolls and try the 40s poodle or pageboy with hair flowers.. The is a great style for those who seek a practical option. Trousers from this period are different to modern styles - choose reproduction high waisted, wide leg trousers which are really flattering and should be paired with a waisted jumper, blouse and jacket.
Or opt for a practical shirt waister dress. During the 40s it became much more acceptable for ladies to wear trousers but these styles are still very different to our modern versions. High waisted, wide leg trousers are really flattering and should be paired with a waisted jumper, blouse and jacket. Our s style trousers are best seller at Goodwood - click here to view. The classic tea dress is an iconic s look - it's what we often think of when we picture s style.
Supremely feminine, elegant and comfortable too, this style is often adopted by many ladies at Goodwood Revival. Pair with a blazer, simple jacket or even a cardigan. A tea dress can be dressed up with heals and jewellery or down with a head scarf.
The American style in the s took a direction of its own as supplies werent affected in the same way as Europe. At Goodwood Revival , many ladies adopt the ultimate sophisticated clothing of the s hollywood glamour - whether that be a suit with a fur or an elegant floral tea dress. Remember the must have accessory for this outfit - headwear!
This may be in form of a tilt hat, a beret or even a scarf.
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