Cheltenham Festival Dress Code: Revelry fashion for attendees and racing fans as punters join in on the ground festivities.
The Cheltenham Festival is the biggest week in national hunt horse racing. Taking place in March, the very best horses from the UK and Ireland, with the odd challenger from France, take each other on in top quality races throughout the week.
It is a week that racing fans look forward to all season. There will be many sitting at home and watching the action on TV, while betting along on the races. This is a week where there are many sports betting sign up offers available for people to use, as it is considered a huge week by the bookmakers.
Then of course, there are those who are lucky enough to attend. Across the four days, over 250,000 people will go through the gates at Cheltenham, witnessing some of the very best horses that the national hunt game has to offer.
From watching the likes of Minella Indo win the Gold Cup, to seeing youngsters make a big impression and become names that we will all be familiar with for years to come. All of this is celebrated, but when you are trackside, watching things unfold, what do you wear?
Here is a look at some key Cheltenham Festival dress information.
What is the Cheltenham Dress Code?
One of the differences that Cheltenham has with other big horse racing events is that there is no dress code. Cheltenham have never had a dress code in place, because they race at a time when the weather is very unpredictable. This allows people to dress for the weather if that is needed, but of course, if the weather is good then people are able to select something special to try and stand out at the meeting.
There are some tips given to people, which should be adhered to if the weather allows. Gentlemen should wear suits if possible, and not wear jeans. For ladies, cocktail dresses are preferred, and for anyone in attendance, hats are not required. These are just guidelines though remember, so if you plan to wear something special and the weather takes a bad turn, you can always go back to something comfortable and warm, dressing for the weather and comfort on your day out.
What are the Big Fashion Days?
If you look at the latest fashion news, you will see that many people focus around big days, and when we are talking about the Cheltenham Festival, the biggest day of them all is Gold Cup day on the Friday.
If you are looking to make a splash on the biggest day of them all, then expect plenty of competition, especially if the weather is good. Over 70,000 horse racing fans will be in attendance that day, some going for their only day of racing of the year, and others going as a regular.
Regardless of what type of fan you are, everyone knows the importance of this day, and in fashion terms, it is a day that people often shine and do something special.
