Ripped jeans and a T-shirt

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Help! I am, last minute attending the Silverstone GP as a VIP. Since Pistonheads doesn't have a "how to get dressed" section, it's all going in here.

I don't want to go into details of the who, what, when, where how etc...

Just know, that this weekend I spent my time driving a tractor, and as I look down at my lap I see multiple grease stains, rips, and holes in my T-shirt, that's older than my children.

This weekend, for 3 to 4 days, I will need to perform. I will need a shave, haircut and to put on my best-smiling face. I'm staying in a 5-star hotel, and, if I turn up looking like this I think I might hear some screams.

I will also be spending a lot of time being carted about as a "VIP". I assume through the paddocks and garages. I will avoid the TV cameras if I can.


And so... what do I wear? I can get a haircut and just about wash myself. but clothes are another thing altogether. I usually find something that works for me and then buy 10 of them at the same time so I don't have to think about it again for years.

"Smart casual", is all I have to go on. Help"

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ThingsBehindTheSun said:

Lewis Hamilton is on the cutting edge of F1 fashion, I would just follow what he wears.

I'm a fashion idiot. but I'm not that much of an idiot!

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LittleBigPlanet said:

VIP wardrobe:

- Chino shorts/trousers
- Polos
- 1/4 zip

Silverstone has a habit of throwing all four seasons in one weekend so be prepared.

Chino - The what?
Polos - T-Shirts, right? I have soe of those.
1/4 zip - Hang out with your wang out?

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Terminator X said:

Shorts and a branded team polo shirt.

TX.

I don't do shorts, and I will be dipping between team garages. They all want a piece of me. Probably be best to be neutral on that one.

On that note... I don't follow F1 anymore, it gives me heartache that I'm not out there doing some kind of racing. I do watch the "drive to survive" thing on Netflix, but then find myself doing the "Esses" in my sleep. Any F1 political etiquette I need to be aware of this year? What happened to Horney Horner in the end? Did it all go away?

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Sandpit Steve said:

Go to your local Marks & Sparks and pick out a pair of chinos (light-coloured trousers), a couple of casual shirts (with collars), a jumper, and a pair of shoes which can be anything from black office shoes to boat deck shoes. Tell them you’re going to play golf, and you won’t be far off.

If you have more of a budget, go instead to Ralph Lauren or Tommy Hilfiger in Bicester Village, which is about half an hour south of Silverstone.

ZERO chance of me stepping into a physical clothes shop! I'm having to google most of the odd words you lot are saying on here and I'm already starting to rage out looking at "chinos" and other men's "junk".

Why are almost all of the pictures of black guys? I might be searching for the wrong kind of things I guess... I just want to see someone who looks a little bit like me to figure out what I might look like. A slightly toned-down Lewis Hamilton seems to be on the cards at the moment.

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shirt said:

Tell us what you think you should wear, have to hand, or can buy online.

As I said, go with what you are comfortable in. The main wealth indicator at these things is not what you’re wearing but how hot your girlfriend is.

I have pointed at a few things online and tasked my missus with shopping. Her eyes lit up with glee... I guess she likes looking at random blokes' "junk".

As for "wealth", all I want to do is fly under the radar. Missus, nor girlfriends will be attending.

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Evanivitch said:

Prizam said:

Why are almost all of the pictures of black guys? I might be searching for the wrong kind of things I guess... I just want to see someone who looks a little bit like me to figure out what I might look like. A slightly toned-down Lewis Hamilton seems to be on the cards at the moment.

Looks like you or shaped like you?

Bit of both. I'm built like most of them. 6ft and "slim", but could probably do with a little more muscle definition though. I guess I lack imagination.

The problem with looking like you just stepped out of a catalogue is that it's not the real world.

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thegreenhell said:

I would honestly just go as yourself and not try to conform to some idea of what you think is expected. The only thing that matters is the colour of the pass around your neck.

This begs another question... what's the best colour? AND, do I have it around my neck whilst doing my best Borat "look at me look at me" impression, or shove it in a pocket?

Also... going as myself would probably offend a few too many people. In this instance, it's not the smell.

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jfdi said:

Head to the Palm Angels website and purchase an entire outfit as modelled by one of the dashing gentlemen. Don't forget the accessories, being seen without your man bag is a big no no.

Genuinely... not sure if serious.

I think I will draw the line at accessories. I have a coupe of nice watches I could get out, but the batteries are probably flat.

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Muzzer79 said:

Prizam said:

Also... going as myself would probably offend a few too many people.

Why?

Unless you wear clothes with offensive slogans and/or stink to high heaven, people really will not care a jot.

You're either desperately over-thinking this or desperately trying to be seen as contrary.

As stated, people will only care about the pass around your neck.

I wasn't referring to my clothes here

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jfdi said:

Prizam said:

jfdi said:

Head to the Palm Angels website and purchase an entire outfit as modelled by one of the dashing gentlemen. Don't forget the accessories, being seen without your man bag is a big no no.

Genuinely... not sure if serious.

I think I will draw the line at accessories. I have a coupe of nice watches I could get out, but the batteries are probably flat.

"Genuinely... not sure if serious."
Really?

Yup....

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moffspeed said:

OP - I know your original post specified that you weren't wishing to go into any details, but :

" I will be dipping between team garages. They all want a piece of me. Probably be best to be neutral on that one."

Also the bit about avoiding TV cameras if possible. Most F1 garages will readily entertain celebrities & potential wealthy sponsors, ex-drivers and wives/girlfriends maybe. That's about it.

Is it rude (and perhaps hinting at a touch of my jealousy) to ask how/why/what capacity you will be involved in this weekend ??

You're not Adrian Newey are you ??

Difficult to answer without giving too much away. A lot of people in the industry look at Pistonheads.

You probably won't know me and I'm not in the game from money. This weekend I will be working in an unrelated capacity, but as a part of it, I will then later be introduced to people in F1 who are interested in the problems I can solve for them.

I will be keeping a low profile because of "conflict of interest" issues in going between the garages. The cameras will be following the people I will be talking with, who I expect will want to show me some stuff. it's difficult to do this behind closed doors.

Sorry for being cryptic. I promise I will take some pictures of my chinos at the event. I might see if I can satisfy a teenage urge to hang out with a Spicegirl for a bit.

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shirt said:

So it’s essentially a business meeting / networking event for you, so dress accordingly.

You work in a capacity where you can solve problems for f1 teams, yet don’t know how to dress yourself?

Must be in IT

Sort of... nailed it

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Thanks to those who have offered advice and to "be myself". A part of my "charm", is I struggle to put up any kind of fasard. My missus did some shopping and will dress me for the occasion.

For those in doubt. Most of my posts contain satire. I can dress myself. And I might still be SpudMan.