Hats off to Ascot

It’s Ascot again this week! We thought we’d remind you of the official dress code according to the Ascot website: www.ascot.co.uk:

One of Toni's creations, ideal for a day at the races

Premier Admission

Flat Season (April to October)

Ladies should dress as for a smart occasion.

Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket with a collared shirt and tie. Trainers are not allowed.

Children aged 17 and under should adhere to the Premier Admission dress code, however this does not apply to very young children.

Please note that fancy dress, novelty and branded or promotional clothing is not permitted within Premier Admission.

Grandstand Admission

While they encourage racegoers to wear smart clothing, no formal dress code applies in the Grandstand Admission area during either the Flat or Jumps season. Bare chests are not permitted at any time.

Ascot Racecourse reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone deemed to be dressed inappropriately.

So what constitutes “dressing for a smart occasion” these days? Surely anything from a gorgeous tea dress to smart jumpsuit, including everything from a pair of flowing wide trousers and a blazer to a smart maxi dress! And ladies, don’t forget a matching hat or fascinator.

Another lovely outfit from Toni at Get Waisted

Gentlemen, choose a smart suit in quality linen or lightweight wool or trousers with a blazer, shirt and tie.

We hope you have a wonderful time and enjoy the racing, Champagne, strawberries and cream!

You can see more about Get Waisted on www.getwaisted.co.uk or contact Toni on: 

Email: toni@getwaisted.co.uk 

Steyning boutique, 98a High Street, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3RD 

Open 9.30am-5.30pm Tuesdays to Saturdays, closed on Mondays 

Tel: 01903 812992

Mobile: 07947 497342

Glorious events need glorious outfits!

Get Waisted is now well established in our new Steyning boutique and atelier. It feels like home already! 

We had a special soiree last week, which was well attended by clients and friends, and our new vintage clothing range is growing by the day. Toni has a special den in which to design and create her specially commissioned pieces, and we have a comfy new consultation room where clients can relax and discuss styles, textures and fabrics.

We’re all delighted to see the Spring daffodils, lambs looking cute and the tasty appearance of hot cross buns in the shops, but how about thinking ahead and being organised and stress-free, as well as turning more than a few heads this coming event ‘season’?

The south-east has a wealth of high profile diary dates each summer and there’s nothing worse than turning up at a prestige event only to find you are but one of several ladies wearing the same outfit. The answer – a sumptuous, made to measure outfit or, for the gentlemen, suit.

Made to measure is not just for ball gowns – how about a day dress for Ascot, Glorious Goodwood, Henley, the Epsom Derby, Wimbledon, the Veuve Cliquot Gold Cup, the Glyndebourne Festival or Goodwood Revival/Vintage (for the full diary, see http://www.classicalbritain.com/the-english-season/english-season-calendar)? You’ll then be subject of many admiring glances and know you’re the only one with a hand-made bespoke look created in a colour palette and fabric texture suited especially for you, your skin tone and designed to make the most of your shape.

Get ready for the great British summer! Events start in May with various local Ladies Days at the races (Lingfield, Plumpton) then June (Epsom Derby, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Wimbledon), July (Henley Royal Regatta, final of the Veuve Cliquot Gold Cup), August (Brighton Races Ladies Day, Fontwell Park Ladies Day) and September (Hickstead).

There’s also the cruise season where we can again help by putting together a collection of bespoke clothing for you to take away, knowing you’ll be able to sit at the Captain’s Table wearing something so special and unique, you only have to focus on the task ahead: enjoying yourself!

Call us to book a consultation now for your Get Waisted experience.