DRESSED UP TO THE NINES
For that sophisticated couture look, epitomised by Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn, try wearing a voluminous dress clinched with wide belt, slender high heels, glamorous hat with matching sleek gloves, and seamed nylon stockings. Striking make-up with polished ‘de rigeur’ look dark eyeliner, false lashes and bright red lipstick is essential to complete this immaculately groomed look.
If the classical style of the English country garden is more appealing, how about a floral summer frock or twin set and pearls and matching tweed suit, accompanied by a ‘church’ hat, fox fur, small handbag and gloves to match. A little bit of rouge wouldn’t go amiss either – Miss Marple and her friends would doubtless approve.
For a more daring, casual look, try a flared skirt with petticoat, topped with a brightly coloured jumper. Or maybe a pair of trousers or capri pants and short-sleeved blouse, with pumps or deck shoes, and bright scarf knotted ‘cowboy’ fashion at the neck. Dark sunglasses and vibrant red lipstick were also an iconic fashion of the era – think ‘Marilyn Monroe’.
For that post WWII era, why not try a uniform, always a smart and neat alternative? Be a WREN, land girl, police woman or nurse for the day!
Saturday is Ladies' Day
Elegant and smartly-dressed ladies visiting the Goodwood Revival on the Saturday of the event stand a good chance of taking home flowers and champagne, as Goodwood have introduced motor sport’s first, and only, Ladies' Day.
Throughout the day a leading team of fashion gurus look out for the most immaculately-groomed ladies in the crowds, and award spot prizes of the finest Veuve Clicquot champagne and flowers to the lucky few