Jill's Blog

Jill, old enough not to want to give away her age, is mother to four demanding daughters that keep her on her toes when it comes to anything retail and beauty related.

Jill much prefers shopping online to fighting the masses instore and her favourite websites include EveLom.co.uk, OkaDirect.com, TimeToSpa.co.uk, Inverawe.co.uk and FormanAndField.com (the latter two keep the men in the family smiling!).

What to Wear to The Races...

Published on Thursday 5th June 2008

I spent yesterday evening at the races where my eldest nephew who is an apprentice jockey had three rides. It seemed to me, having looked around at my fellow female race goers, that they needed a bit of help on the fashion front. Now we all like to dress up a bit but there is a time and a place for the plunge neckline and some that I saw last night really could have frightened the horses.

As we’re approaching what is forecast to be the biggest credit crunch for some time I thought I’d trawl some of the sites out here that aren’t too expensive but can offer some great looks without the gold card going into meltdown.

On the Phase Eight website there’s actually a section on what to wear to the races with a sweet outfit ideal for either evening racing at Windsor or even the Royal enclosure at Ascot – if it’s the latter just be sure to top it off with some heavenly headgear.

Principles is another affordable site that’s looking rather smart these days; if you look carefully there are some very attractive outfits.

I’ve also checked out the Coast website which too has a section on what to wear to the races but I would warn you that if buying an outfit for the Royal Enclosure remember that strapless is a no-no unless matched with a smart little jacket (which must be kept on).

But my favourite site has to be L.K Bennett which has a pretty selection of dresses (the gold brocade dress is heaven), coats and jackets, even a choice of three fascinators and when it comes to shoes... well the choice is endless and divine.

I’m going to have to sign off now so that I can carry on drooling over my computer...

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