horse racing

[MidnightBlue]

Going to horse race track. I want a classical kind of look and I want it to be simple. I think it'd be nice to hear what you usually wear to such an event.

 

[M. Bardamu]

Judging by my experiences of racetracks here in Ontario, Canada, you'll be trying too hard if you shave.....

If you're in polite company and have box/stand seating, I would suggest a lightweight (linen?) navy or seersucker blazer, with chinos. And for god's sake polish your shoes.

 

[KObalto]

Max Baer knew how to dress for the track.

 

[courty]

And do not forget the classic velour track suit for OTB visits.

 

[radicaldog]

It all depends on where you are, and where you'll be sitting. Also, is it a grand prix or a more ordinary day of races?

 

[MidnightBlue]

it's more of an ordinary day. Thanks for replies.

 

[blackbowtie]

Originally Posted by MidnightBlue

it's more of an ordinary day. Thanks for replies.

I guess a bowtie would have been overdoing it then....

 

[videocrew]

Vanity Fair recommends this:

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

You may want to dress down if you bookie is attending.

 

[Tomasso]

Yes, a hat would be apropos.

 

[bobfet1]

Yeah, unless it's Derby Day and you're in the expensive seats, most of the other people there will probably be somewhere around the level of oversized Nascar t-shirts, wife beaters, and trucker hats