SCSB79 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Going on saturday with the Mrs and my sister and they are bleating on about dresses and hats etc and saying I need to wear a suit.Having read about it online I understand it is "no official dress code, but smart is preferable".....I'm saying that jeans, shoes and a shirt will be fine...Think my sister is going to look a bit out of place with a dress and fancy hat....anyone been offer advice? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukesdenver Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Ladies' Day at AintreeMore Aintree fashion Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-425614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCSB79 Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 That's not the Saturday though... Is it???? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-425624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon_H Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 No, Ladies Day is Friday but they still get dressed up even the blokes. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-425626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 The important thing is to look smart but to be warm at the same time. Smart trousers and a jacket is good for winter/national hunt racing. It's not summer racing so there will be lots of green and brown Harris tweed combinations....... Jeans are probably allowed but are not smart. The happy people will be the warm people. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-425652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarot Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 A big wallet. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-425671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Curtain Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 http://www.charlievegas.co.uk/uploads/items/image6151.jpg Works for me every time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-425677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilworker Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Liverpool racecourse is classified as town and not country. Tweeds are therefore out of place. Gentlemen should accordingly wear their normal city attire. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-425701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs TP Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Masses of fake tan, ladies and gents alike these days. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-425817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJKillaQueen Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I grew up about two miles away from Aintree race course and have been loads of times. It's right in the heart of an ordinary working class area and lot's of local people go. There's no real dress code. Some dress up, others don't...you'll be fine whatever you wear. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-425838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman harris Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Im wearing my usual then Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-426041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJKillaQueen Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Like I said....local people lol....Aintree First Day Fashion Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-426222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Reminds me of an early 80's horror film Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-426509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Tidal Bay to win?? Worth a punt. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-426530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJKillaQueen Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I've gone for Bellabrigs, Oscar Time and Character Building (each way). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-426541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Curtain Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Oh.....Is it Horse Killing day again already ?(6) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-426549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJKillaQueen Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Do I get double winnings if my horse dies then? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-426566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annasfield Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 This comment under those pictures sums it up for me:Well done Daily Mail - you have visited Aintree with the sole purpose of making Liverpool a laughing stock. I am a Liverpool lady and I have visited Ladies Day on many occasions and I am therefore well aware that there are some shocking and hideous outfits as seen above. However, I am also aware that there are many more beautiful, classy looking ladies that are there to have a dignified and classy day out. In future, your coverage would be much more fair if you managed to show a balance of both.Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1374468/Grand-National-2011-Aintrees-eye-popping-fashion-girls-Liverpool-Day.html#ixzz1J1oMRujdDon't agree with the National anyway. Each to their own. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-426569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Agreed Annasfield.All I'm asked about regarding the National is the orange-faced ladies, lazy, boring journalism but I suppose that's what sells, copies of the Daily Mail. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-426596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckhamRose Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 So two more horses died.I find this horse racing lark as unsavoury as fox hunting. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-426599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Why ? The horses would not even exist if it was not for racing. they live like kings and run a handful of times a year. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-426600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckhamRose Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 They don't know they're living like kings. It's a comparison only us humans can make. It's still cruel to waste their lives like this. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-426602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonniebird Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I agree with PR you may as well put a gun to there heads before the race :( Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-426605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 We are all going to die. Would you rather not have lived? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-426607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applespider Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Despite viewers seeing a mound under a tarpaulin and Bechers with a surround around another animal as the race coverage continued, it took the BBC a heck of a long time to mention anything about the fatalities. I'd have thought they might have mentioned it in their recap of the race when they covered other more minor details rather than having a very quick paragraph from Clare Balding right at the end - which was swiftly followed by the next link saying that nothing much had marred the day. I love watching horseracing since most of the horses look spirited and as if they're enjoying the run; but hate to see them fall. Perhaps the jumps should be a little less 'hard' so that there's more chance of recovery if there's a misstep? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16658-grand-national-dress-code/#findComment-426608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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