A Winning Look: Race Day Style with Dubarry
Cheltenham Festival - my favourite event in the racing calendar!
“When planning an outfit for the Cheltenham Festival in March, it’s essential to thinkabout practicality as well as style in preparation for the crisp March air.”
Dubarry’s beautifully tailored Blackthorn Tweed Jacket is not only luxurious, but practical too. It’s made from 100% wool which kept the chill at bay throughout watching the races and its Teflon® coating was perfect for repelling the race day showers. The classic cut and flattering fit made me feel effortlessly stylish - the perfect combination of race day tradition and refined elegance.
Since the Cheltenham weather was forecast to be on the colder side (there was even a sprinkling of snow throughout the week!), I styled the jacket with the Dubarry Honeysuckle Cord trousers in Mocha for a cosy layer of warmth. The Dubarry Chamomile Shirt in white has always been a firm favourite of mine, as the ruffle detailing adds an elegant touch to any outfit and paired impeccably with this outfit combination.
“In preparation for a long day on your feet, it’s important to think about comfort!”
My Dubarry Downpatrick boots certainly delivered in every way! With their elegant fit and water resistant finish, they were a perfect choice for Gold Cup day. Navigating the grassy enclosures to watch the races, visiting the shopping village and standing for hours without discomfort - it was all made effortless by the exceptional craftsmanship and support of these boots. I would definitely recommend these boots as a staple for any race day wardrobe. I wore them for around 10-12 hours and I could easily have worn them for longer!
“It’s those final details that really add the perfect finishing touches to your outfit.”
A fedora style hat is a real classic race day favourite for me! I wore the Gallagher Felt Hat in Sand which added elegance to the overall look and provided warmth too. The leather band detailing on the hat was a perfect pairing with the Dubarry Crossgar Saddle Bag. I especially loved the equestrian elements of this bag and it was the perfect size for holding my key essentials on the day. The caramel suede on the bag matched beautifully with the caramel Downpatrick Boots - the perfect finishing touch!
