Anyone going to Goodwood Revival?
Anyone going to Goodwood Revival?
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Kentish

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15,169 posts

264 months

Monday 10th May 2010
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As per the title really smile

Are you going on period clobber, or as you would normally (I fullt accept this could be the same for some of you) wink

What is it like?

I've never been before but I love old cars and I feel it is something I really need to see this year.

My mate and his wife are also going and we are likely to camp together if we can. Camp as in caravan/tent ....not the dressing up smile

Animal

5,669 posts

298 months

Monday 10th May 2010
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It's jolly good fun, as long as the sun's shining. If the weather's poor then it'll be like being stuck anywhere else in crap weather. Seems to be getting busier every year though, and consequently much harder to move around and see the sights.

Always dress smart, if not in period clothes. If you've got deep pockets then why not buy an outfit from some of the stalls at the Revival?

skoff

1,387 posts

264 months

Monday 10th May 2010
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I went last year and it was a fantastic day out. I really wish I had dressed up as I think you would feel much more part of it, though it doesn't really matter if you don't.

There is so much going on and you get so close to the action that I think it's pretty hard to rival. Seeing Sir Stirling doing what he does best from about 3 feet away was a humbling experience...

Have a great time.

will_

6,035 posts

233 months

Monday 10th May 2010
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Definitely dress up - those in jeans and trainers stand out like a sore thumb.

marcosgt

11,504 posts

206 months

Monday 10th May 2010
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I'd go for something period looking (if not strictly so).

I had a pair of cords and a tweed jacket (£7 from my local charity shop! biggrin) when I went a few years ago.

You expect to feel a bit self-conscious, but so many people dress the part it really is the McLaren jacketed jeans wearers who look out out of place.

It's a great event, might well go this year.

M.

L100NYY

36,822 posts

273 months

Monday 10th May 2010
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Kentish said:
As per the title really smile

Are you going on period clobber, or as you would normally (I fullt accept this could be the same for some of you) wink

What is it like?

I've never been before but I love old cars and I feel it is something I really need to see this year.

My mate and his wife are also going and we are likely to camp together if we can. Camp as in caravan/tent ....not the dressing up smile
I've been every year since the first one and would not miss it for the world. I always dress 'period' (tweed etc) but if you don't then at least dress smart ie not jeans and trainers.

As mentioned, those that don't make an effort are the ones that stand out.

To be honest my Goodwood look is pretty much 'me' anyway! hehe

Kentish

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15,169 posts

264 months

Monday 10th May 2010
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A place full of interesting cars and women in 1950's pencil skirts can't be bad!

smile

PompeyM3

1,847 posts

235 months

Monday 10th May 2010
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I go to the FoS every year, but never been to the Revival before, so this year I'm going and already looking for "period" clothes for the day smile

L100NYY

36,822 posts

273 months

Monday 10th May 2010
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Kentish said:
A place full of interesting cars and women in 1950's pencil skirts can't be bad!

smile
And Pimms and champagne