Berkshire

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/08/6-6.jpg" alt="Sarah Kate Byrne sustainable stylist " class="wp-image-45501" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/08/6-6.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/08/6-6-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/08/6-6-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/08/6-6-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/08/6-6-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/08/6-6-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Sarah Kate Byrne in 1960 vintage Jean Varon</figcaption></figure>



If you thought Ladies Days were done and dusted, then hold on to hats, because we&#8217;re seeing the summer out in style. Saving the best till last? Head to <a href="https://www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk/whats-on/ladies-evening-ft.-ronan-keating-live-after-racing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Royal Windsor Racecourse (opens in a new tab)">Royal Windsor Racecourse</a> for the social season closer on 27 Aug. 



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The pop legend Ronan Keating is performing, there&#8217;s food, fizz and horses to cheer past the post. But more importantly there&#8217;s a <a href="https://www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk/whats-on/ladies-evening-ft.-ronan-keating-live-after-racing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="style competition with a £500 cash prize (opens in a new tab)">style competition with a £500 cash prize</a>. To ensure you make it into the winning enclosure, Sarah Kate Byrne – a stylist who works with ITV Racing&#8217;s well turned out Francesca Cumani – reveals her top tips to the perfect race day look… that&#8217;s sustainable, show-stopping and good for dancing too (obvs).



Reduce, reuse, recycle



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First stop, shop your wardrobe. We all, men and women alike, have overstuffed closets and yet nothing to wear. Cast a fresh pair of eyes over what you have and I bet there is something magical in there awaiting another day in the sun. Some new accessories or a statement headband or hat will instantly elevate your look.



Sharing is caring



 Organise a swapping evening with your friends. For the ladies it makes for an amazing opportunity to try new styles, experiment with colours and of course get the most honest of feedback from your pals. I get so much joy from lending my much loved pieces to pals and borrowing coveted pieces from their wardrobes in return. This is especially fun if you do want to ramp up the style stakes with a statement hat or fascinator without blowing your budget. For the chaps no doubt your gang of pals have fancy panama hats and pocket squares aplenty to share out.



Insta-inspo



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Sometimes it can be hard to come up with an outfit idea from scratch so look to your favourite fashionistas and try to emulate your favourite of their looks. It is definitely worth checking out the previous winners of Style Awards at your chosen racecourse if you have your eye on the prize as then you are sure to know what the judges will look for. More often than not you will already own a piece that has the same style and shape of a standout look so then it’s just a case of sourcing similar accessories.



Be Brave



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For me, a winning look typically has a terrific hat or headpiece that sets it off and ensures you stand out from the crowd. This applies to both the chaps and the gals so, for the menfolk, you can’t beat a swish Panama or trilby. For the ladies, seek out a stylish headpiece to compliment your look and don’t be afraid to push the boat out though for me it&#8217;s statement hat or dress but not both. Choosing a hat can be daunting so check out hat rental agencies such as Berkshire-based <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Lizzies Hats (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.lizzieshats.com/" target="_blank">Lizzies Hats</a>, <a href="https://www.thecotswoldhatclub.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Cotswold Hat Club (opens in a new tab)">The Cotswold Hat Club</a>, and <a href="https://thehatclub.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Hat Club (opens in a new tab)">The Hat Club</a>, each offering a premium collection of millinery, all available to hire with their fab owners lending style advice as part of the deal. The result &#8211; a little more cash for a flutter on the horses and no problem of where to stash a cumbersome hat box after your outing.



Rentals gone mental



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Finally the concept of rental has latched on and I couldn’t be happier. Celebrities championed this at events such as London Fashion Week, normalising this sustainable concept and making it a viable way to dress to impress while maintaining your green credentials and managing the purse strings! The best of the platforms Hurr, My Wardrobe HQ and The Bag Butler who each offer daily/weekly loans of sought after pieces as well as wardrobe staples for a fraction of the cost of buying. Discover more about fashion rental <a href="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/fashion/sustainable-fashion/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="here (opens in a new tab)">here</a>.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prepare for all weathers</h2>



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A winning look doesn’t have to be a prize winner. Rather it is one that lets you enjoy your race day from heady start to exhausted, sun kissed finish. Never scrimp on footwear and opt for a stylish espadrille or block heel rather than a stiletto that will only leave you stuck in the grass. Same for the chaps, don’t wear a brand new pair of shoes without socks or blister plasters on hand as otherwise they will torture you. British weather is also fiendishly unpredictable &#8211; a smart jacket or shawl that compliments your look will make the difference between sunburnt or shivering!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Be crowned most stylish</h2>



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Once you&#8217;ve nailed your look, don&#8217;t forget to enter the Style Competition with the chance to win £500 cash. To enter, simply get your photo taken on arrival at the flower wall. There will also be a fashion spotter in the crowd keeping their beady eye out for the best looks. Dress to be seen.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Make an entrance</h2>



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Did you know you could arrive at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Windsor Races by boat (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk/raceday-experience/get-here/" target="_blank">Windsor Races by boat</a>? It&#8217;s the only racecourse in the UK on an island, which means you can ditch your Uber for a more stylish mode of transport. Pick up the French Brothers&#8217; boat taxi from Barry Avenue Promenade (Opposite Browns Restaurant) and 10 minutes later you&#8217;ll be back on dry land. It&#8217;s not gonna win you £500, but it will definitely turn heads. You can even land your helicopter on race days with prior permission. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ronan Keating Live</h2>



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After a day hearing the thunder of hooves – horse racing drama and stiletto-wearing style mavens combined. Give your feet a pep talk and get ready to rock the racecourse with pop legend Ronan Keating. Three decades of hits a live DJ to keep the party buzzing. Life is a rollercoaster, get your tickets and ride it. 



<ul><li>Book your tickets for <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Ladies Day feat. Ronan Keating Live at Windsor Racecourse (opens in a new tab)" href="https://tickets.windsor-racecourse.co.uk/shop/cart.pl?myaction=choose_package&amp;event_id=9999000058241964&amp;filter=9999000000000011" target="_blank">Ladies Day feat. Ronan Keating Live at Royal Windsor Racecourse</a>. Tickets from £40. Under 18s £25. Hospitality packages available from £48.</li></ul>

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