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MidnightBlue

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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.
 

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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.
 

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Max Baer knew how to dress for the track.
 

courty

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

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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?
 

blackbowtie

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Originally Posted by MidnightBlue
it's more of an ordinary day. Thanks for replies.

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

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

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Yes, a hat would be apropos.

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bobfet1

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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
 

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