F EATURE ROSIE TAPNER
Your guide to Festival fashion with The Festival™ Style Ambassador Rosie Tapner Festival fashion
FIRST-TIMERS
We caught up with model and TV presenter Rosie Tapner, this year’s Style Ambassador, to talk all things Festival fashion. Whether you’re a Cheltenham veteran or a race day rookie, we’ve got you covered.
Planning your outfit for Cheltenham is all part of the experience. Thankfully, there’s space for everyone’s fashion flair at The Festival. ‘It’s unlike any other festival. It’s extremely inclusive when it comes to style, so you never have to worry about if you’ve got the dress code right. Here’s what Rosie says will make you a festival hit. “A smart pair of trousers, some long boots, a nice jumper - I always go for a roll neck jumper - a tweed jacket and finally top it off with a hat. But most of all, dress for the weather! It can be cold at Cheltenham and there’s nothing worse than having to sit inside all day because you didn’t layer up.”
FESTIVAL STAPLES
When it comes to Festival trends. There’s a lot to think about. The perfect hat, the right shoes, the list goes on. But Rosie says it’s all down to you. “My favourite thing about the Cheltenham Festival style is that it’s very much up to the individual and how they like to dress. And it’s timeless. So if you’ve been before, you’ve probably got the perfect outfit tucked away in your wardrobe.” With so much to see and do at The Festival, lots of walking is inevitable. That’s why Rosie says ‘comfort comes before anything.’ And while style is personal, there are some safer options for race day. “I’d opt for a long boot, either flat or with a small heel. With hats, the fedora is the perfect choice. It’s classic, warm and far less likely to blow away than a big fancy hat!”
ACINGTHE ALL-IMPORTANT HEADWEAR
You don’t get very far without spotting a glamorous hat at Cheltenham. It’s festival fashion epitomised. But how do you choose the right one? “For me, it’s something smart and understated. And something very country! I love a simple fedora with some feathers.” But it doesn’t have to be just hats. “This year, I think we’ll be seeing a lot more headbands. You can get really lovely ones with feathers and all sorts which end up looking like a beautiful hat but much easier to wear.”
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