Another Revival outfit assistance request
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Have just been given some tickets for this years Goodwood Revival and have been trying to come up with an outfit idea.
Being somewhat follicly challenged I have been able to rule out going as a rocker/greaser, much to the better halves disappointment (she wanted to go in Rock and Roll garb) and seem to have left it too late to hire a military uniform.
I've been trawling the charity shops and eBay for a tweed jacket but did wonder if a navy blue 2 button pinstripe suit would be fitting if accessorized with black leather cap shoes, tie and a trilby.
The other idea was the simple white overalls and flat cap but wanted to try and look a bit smarter as there may be a chance to get into the paddock too as tickets are coming from someone racing over the weekend.
Being somewhat follicly challenged I have been able to rule out going as a rocker/greaser, much to the better halves disappointment (she wanted to go in Rock and Roll garb) and seem to have left it too late to hire a military uniform.
I've been trawling the charity shops and eBay for a tweed jacket but did wonder if a navy blue 2 button pinstripe suit would be fitting if accessorized with black leather cap shoes, tie and a trilby.
The other idea was the simple white overalls and flat cap but wanted to try and look a bit smarter as there may be a chance to get into the paddock too as tickets are coming from someone racing over the weekend.
To get in what? The grubby overalls? Just piggy backing off this thread, I had a query.
My Dad and I plan to go on our old bikes and wanted to see if we would get into the (open) paddocks dressed in period biker/rocker gear? Or are we safer going down the tweed and flat caps look?
I know the 'special' paddocks are closed to all but GRRC members, I mean the general ones. We don't want to miss out!
Thanks
My Dad and I plan to go on our old bikes and wanted to see if we would get into the (open) paddocks dressed in period biker/rocker gear? Or are we safer going down the tweed and flat caps look?
I know the 'special' paddocks are closed to all but GRRC members, I mean the general ones. We don't want to miss out!
Thanks
I guess it depends on your age what suits you best. I tend to go for the 50s look. Whatever you do, if you're in your 50s don't try to do the 'hippy look', you know long wig, flared jeans and a tie-dyed kaftan. You'll just look an idiot! To be honest it's really easy for blokes, chinos, brogues, tweed jacket or blazer and a flat cap, trilby or panama. Add one of your dad's ties and it's job done. 
TonyHetherington said:
I ask as I have a fantastic 70's jungle suit (in dark blue), but that's a bit too late isn't it?!
Yeah it's the tweed blazer I'm struggling with really (wanting to do it right, but not spend too much - as I'm only a 36" chest, so it's not easy to find!)
If you're anywhere near Guildford give the costume department at the Yvonne Arnauld a call. They hire costumes at a reasonable rate (I was quoted £20 per full outfit) and had loads of tweed jackets and military gear when I went for a look around the other day. I'm sure there were lots of smaller outfits and jackets as I had the opposite problem at 6'2" with a 44" chest, most of the ones I tried on left me looking like Lurch.Yeah it's the tweed blazer I'm struggling with really (wanting to do it right, but not spend too much - as I'm only a 36" chest, so it's not easy to find!)
Otherwise, That Vintage Shop in Kingston had quite a few Harris tweed jackets in stock for £29 each as did the other antique shop on the Old London Road.
Just to follow up , if anyone is serious about getting into theme for next year I stumbled on this , there are some people who take this retro thing very seriously indeed 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOC_vsKy9O4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOC_vsKy9O4
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