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MILLINERY Millinery is not just reserved for spring. This shift towards tailoring means that fabric hats and simple shapes make the perfect pairing on the cooler months. Fedoras, Trilbys, berets and jockey’s caps are all glamorous partners to a classic coat. There is also the opportunity to make a personal style statement, and commission a bespoke headpiece that tells its own story, and can be especially show stopping if worn with strict tailoring. BEAUTY Think about experimenting with new nail colours for race day. Pale blues, lavenders, shiny peach French manicures and dark nude shades are all having a moment this winter. depending on your mood. Designer Dries Van Noten struck a beautiful balance by splashing gold paint on a soft ochre wool coat, while The Row presented a perfect red coat accentuated with red gloves. ACCESSORIES & FOOTWEAR The quiet old-world luxury aesthetic has also extended its reach into accessories. Rather than quirky cocktail bags or shiny patents, the trend now is towards crinkled leathers, casual crossbody bags and squishy, soft shapes. If the weather has really turned Arctic, think about donning gloves, although this season make them the same colour as your coat rather than clashing them for super chic impact. Boots also reign supreme: chunky moon boots or sleek riding boots, both of them a comfortable and welcome addition to winter racewear. For those who prefer to wear heels, the kitten heel slingback and pointy toed flats are back in focus, as are slip-on men style loafers. It’s a fresh concept for racewear, one that veers more towards dressed down, stealthy Ralph Lauren chic than sparkly high glam.
WHAT TO WEAR UNDERNEATH Another beautiful trend coming out of Europe were roomy coats cut with couture precision sitting hip length or knee length. These were especially lovely at Miu Miu, paired with straight skirts in herringbone tweed. What really set them apart was the beautiful layers underneath – thin knits or a neatly buttoned cardigan over a T-shirt. Adopt this chic layering for the races, as it not only provides protection against the cold but also enables you to shed pieces if and when the weather changes throughout a long day. It also might be time to think about trousers as an option. Try beautifully tailored pants
tucked into knee high, flat equestrian boots worn with a silk blouse or a fine knit steamed with a generous, three-quarter coat over the top. Traditional suiting shades of black, grey, camel, dark brown and cream are certainly a good choice if you are planning to splash out on a coat as an investment piece, as classic neutrals will be worn time and time again. The vivid color blocking and lollipop colours that we saw last year have taken somewhat of a back seat to beautifully blended neutrals. For those seeking more colour opt for lavender, loden green, deep pink or French blue.
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