Racy outfits: how to dress for Glorious Goodwood
Simon Maloney, product and marketing director at New & Lingwood, gives his tips on how to dress for the fashionable race meeting
Tailoring
Dressing for Goodwood should be relaxed and elegant. While a jacket and tie is required for the Richmond Enclosure, this does not mean that an overly formal outfit is required. Timeless appeal and a sense of style is what you should look for. We recommend a cream linen suit paired with a navy and burgundy boating stripe silk tie to ensure you’re looking impeccable.
The shoe
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For Glorious Goodwood, it is hard to look past a Correspondent shoe (known as a Spectator across the Pond). This classic two-tone shoe, whose origins date back to the 1920s, has elegant proportions while its colour combination means it’s a timeless addition to any gentleman’s wardrobe.
The socks
Socks are the perfect way to finish your outfit. If you’re looking for classic style, keep the colour of your socks tonal with your trousers, if you’re feeling a little more daring you can opt for bolder colours and designs.
The tie
A tie not only serves to ‘pull’ an outfit together, it’s also a chance for a man to express his personality, through expert co-ordination or a little wit through a subtle motif. When choosing a knot, bear in mind your collar shape: a narrow tie space suits a slimmer knot, for example the classic four-in-hand or half Windsor; a spread or cut-away collar needs a neat Windsor knot.
The pocket square
In the 1920s, the pocket square became more of a fashion accessory than having any other purpose. It can be folded into a near triangle or square for a more formal effect but looks better when bunched into a flourish and tucked into your breast pocket, points up or down – especially when it has a contrast border or edge.
For more style tips, visit New & Lingwood here.
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