What to wear at the classic?
Discussion
TonyHetherington said:
...more akin to the revival than the 24.
Somewhere in between I'd say.The organisers encourage period dress in the Paddock but it's not enforced and the majority do not bother. However everyone is much better presented than at the 24 - smart/chino style shorts and a tailored/polo shirt are the norm. Beach shorts, vest tops, stag party "themed" attire, etc would be frowned upon
Every edition since the beginning Peter Auto have tried to raise the tone like Goodwood with the admonition to the press to dress "chic décontractée", or smart casual in English. No one ever bothers, so shorts and t-shirt will be fine; well, a light waterproof too looking at the forecast which is showers, heavy at times. Trouble is, just like the main race, one never knows where or when - we had none at home and the Mulsanne, five miles away, was inundated.
Shockingly ignorant advice. Going against everything that the organisers are actively trying to encourage.
And are you going to refund tickets if they do clamp down this year and PH'ers couldn't gain access to the Paddock due to wearing casual t-shirt and shorts as you state 'will be fine' ?
And are you going to refund tickets if they do clamp down this year and PH'ers couldn't gain access to the Paddock due to wearing casual t-shirt and shorts as you state 'will be fine' ?
allojon said:
Shockingly ignorant advice. Going against everything that the organisers are actively trying to encourage.
And are you going to refund tickets if they do clamp down this year and PH'ers couldn't gain access to the Paddock due to wearing casual t-shirt and shorts as you state 'will be fine' ?
Any shirt with a collar will be fine.And are you going to refund tickets if they do clamp down this year and PH'ers couldn't gain access to the Paddock due to wearing casual t-shirt and shorts as you state 'will be fine' ?
Bare chests, football tops, vests etc won't be.
Ecurie Ecosse said:
allojon said:
Shockingly ignorant advice. Going against everything that the organisers are actively trying to encourage.
And are you going to refund tickets if they do clamp down this year and PH'ers couldn't gain access to the Paddock due to wearing casual t-shirt and shorts as you state 'will be fine' ?
Shockingly ignorant? It's been fine every year I've been there.And are you going to refund tickets if they do clamp down this year and PH'ers couldn't gain access to the Paddock due to wearing casual t-shirt and shorts as you state 'will be fine' ?
allojon said:
Shockingly ignorant advice. Going against everything that the organisers are actively trying to encourage.
And are you going to refund tickets if they do clamp down this year and PH'ers couldn't gain access to the Paddock due to wearing casual t-shirt and shorts as you state 'will be fine' ?
That, sir, is the English attitude, not the European. Try and convince the French that jeans aren't smart (they all play golf in them, t-shirts too), try and tell the French that they can't dress as they want. It is at your peril. I know what Patrick Peter is trying to achieve and I applaud him, but swimming upstream is a laborious task.And are you going to refund tickets if they do clamp down this year and PH'ers couldn't gain access to the Paddock due to wearing casual t-shirt and shorts as you state 'will be fine' ?
lowdrag said:
allojon said:
Shockingly ignorant advice. Going against everything that the organisers are actively trying to encourage.
And are you going to refund tickets if they do clamp down this year and PH'ers couldn't gain access to the Paddock due to wearing casual t-shirt and shorts as you state 'will be fine' ?
That, sir, is the English attitude, not the European. Try and convince the French that jeans aren't smart (they all play golf in them, t-shirts too), try and tell the French that they can't dress as they want. It is at your peril. I know what Patrick Peter is trying to achieve and I applaud him, but swimming upstream is a laborious task.And are you going to refund tickets if they do clamp down this year and PH'ers couldn't gain access to the Paddock due to wearing casual t-shirt and shorts as you state 'will be fine' ?
darreni said:
allojon said:
Shockingly ignorant advice. Going against everything that the organisers are actively trying to encourage.
And are you going to refund tickets if they do clamp down this year and PH'ers couldn't gain access to the Paddock due to wearing casual t-shirt and shorts as you state 'will be fine' ?
Any shirt with a collar will be fine.And are you going to refund tickets if they do clamp down this year and PH'ers couldn't gain access to the Paddock due to wearing casual t-shirt and shorts as you state 'will be fine' ?
Bare chests, football tops, vests etc won't be.
Richard 858 said:
I do hope my full 1940's RAF uniform won't seem over the top then , other than that it's chinos & smart short sleeved collared shirt for me. Come on chaps, let's have a bit more of that "in tent cordial"
You are going to look lovely in that, especially at the temperature forecast of 29C so 45C in the sun. Do not open the top shirt button and keep tie properly tied at all times but the cap at a jaunty angle. Me, at best (since I have to wear that silly tabard over whatever else) it'll be "chic décontractée"My experience is that providing you wear something smartish, and that isn't combats or a football shirt/shorts you should be fine.
One exception is footwear - as per above a female (and smart) member of our party was not allowed access to the paddocks because of wearing open sandals.
It's a long way back to the campsite or hotel to change if you are wearing something which falls foul of a steward's interpretation of what is acceptable so why push the boundaries to find out?
One exception is footwear - as per above a female (and smart) member of our party was not allowed access to the paddocks because of wearing open sandals.
It's a long way back to the campsite or hotel to change if you are wearing something which falls foul of a steward's interpretation of what is acceptable so why push the boundaries to find out?
Top Tip:
Ladies, don't trudge back to the car making everyone else miserable as you pass by sour faced and grumbling, simply put a pair of proper shoes in your ridiculously capacious hand baggage. Slip a couple of bottles of beer in there for the good man too and everyone is indeed a winner.
Ladies, don't trudge back to the car making everyone else miserable as you pass by sour faced and grumbling, simply put a pair of proper shoes in your ridiculously capacious hand baggage. Slip a couple of bottles of beer in there for the good man too and everyone is indeed a winner.
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