THE iconic Cheltenham Festival is ending on a high today as revellers have arrived in their most stylish ensembles for a thrilling day of racing.
The guests included a star-studded line-up, with newly-wed Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo leading the way with their glamorous outfits.
Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo lead the fashion pack at Cheltenham with a brown fluffy coat and hat[/caption]
Zara and Mike Tindall were back for another day of racing and looked impeccable in matching blue[/caption]
Nick Knowles and lingerie designer fiance Katie Dadzie looked smart at the racecourse[/caption]
TV host Sam Quek repped an emerald green trouser suit for the fourth and final day of racing[/caption]
Baking queen Mary Berry looked sensational in a green and navy checked coat[/caption]
Jodie Kidd and Jade Holland Cooper gave a masterclass in elegance wearing the Holland Cooper brand[/caption]
Racegoers pulled out all the stops for the Gold Cup racing day[/caption]
One guest looked chic in a white coat with a burgundy fascinator[/caption]
Singer Laura Wright made us green with envy over her elegant green, checked midi skirt and matching coat[/caption]
This woman braved the chilly snap of weather this week with a knit mini dress and knee-high boots[/caption]
A stylish Cheltenham fan looked chic in a mini dress and leather boots[/caption]
Around 250,000 Cheltenham fans flock each year to the famous Gloucestershire racecourse for the adrenaline-filled, four-day racing event.
In true Cheltenham style, tweed and eye-popping fascinators are all the rage this year for many attendees.
As well as sipping champagne and watching the horses, there has also been ample opportunity to spot some celebrities too.
While Toff opted for a furry brown coat and eye-catching hat to keep warm, baking legend Mary Berry looked stylish in a green and navy checked coat.
Meanwhile, Nick Knowles and lingerie designer fiance Katie Dadzie looked stylish together as they arrived for racing.
Royalty is also in the house, with Zara and Mike Tindall back once more this week, looking effortlessly elegant in matching blue.
Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, Cheltenham racecourse has hosted racing since 1815 and is one of the highlights in the racing calendar.
This year the Cheltenham Festival started on Tuesday March 11 and concludes today.
The racing extravaganza kicked off with Champion Day, followed by Style Wednesday, which was previously known as Ladies Day.
The rebranded fashion day is now open to both men and women, and the Cheltenham awards panel now features a ‘slow fashion’ awards ceremony, which includes vintage outfits, or those put together from charity shops or online resellers.
Following Style Wednesday, was St Patrick’s Day, with the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup taking place today.
Cheltenham dress code
For more than 200 years, punters have been instructed to wear traditional formal dress, with elaborate get-ups a common sight at racetracks like Cheltenham.
However, in 2023, The Jockey Club, which runs 15 racecourses including Cheltenham, relaxed the rules and changed the policy to make racing more “accessible and inclusive”.
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The dress code for Cheltenham Festival is now whatever makes people feel “comfortable and confident”, the Jockey Club has said.
The previous dress code advised men to wear suits and women to wear cocktail dresses.
Now, spectators will be allowed to wear whatever they like at the event, including jeans, trainers and even tracksuits.
One woman opted for a Burberry coat paired with a Louis Vuitton bag for her beige-hued outfit[/caption]
People put their best fashion feet forwards at the racecourse[/caption]
One Cheltenham attendee opted for a smart navy ensemble an eye-catching fascinator[/caption]
Two pals posed as they arrived at the Gloucestershire racecourse[/caption]
A group of guests coordinated in cream and black as they headed inside for racing[/caption]
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However, offensive fancy dress, offensive clothing of any kind and replica sports shirts are still banned.
While spectators won’t be discouraged from dressing smartly if they want to, they will no longer be restricted from certain enclosures based on what they’re wearing.
The Jockey Club has said the old dress code had been “rather outdated in the 21st Century”, and wants spectators to be comfortable in the changeable British weather.
Why has Ladies Day been scrapped at Cheltenham Festival?
CHELTENHAM’S Ladies Day event on day two of racing is now known as Style Wednesday – and it’s open to both men and women.
A Cheltenham Racecourse spokesperson said in 2024: “This year we re-launched day two of The Festival as Style Wednesday to celebrate ‘fast horses, slow fashion’, encouraging racegoers to make more sustainable fashion choices, showcasing their unique and personal style, and to share the stories behind their amazing outfits with friends, family and on social media.
“This includes re-wearing outfits they already have in their wardrobes, purchasing timeless garments to wear again and again and also buying from retailers specialising in pre-loved clothing.”
