The stakes are high, but Emma Pinch makes sure you don’t have to hedge your bets when it comes to fashion
Left: Black dress, £189, LK Bennett; coral cardigan, £129, by LK Bennett; coral fascinator, £25, by John Lewis; sunglasses £15, by John Lewis. Right: Navy dress, £89, by Ted Baker; navy and coral fascinator, £25, by John Lewis
THE race for the best-dressed Grand National goer is on. Front-runners will have been planning their outfits for weeks, with one eye on featuring in the photo-finish at the Style Awards 2009.
Dress up with bright jewel colours, or go for safer navy or black, but don’t skimp on classy accessories.
Left: Red and white prom dress, £89, by John Lewis; white clutch, Lollipops; white patent shoes, £75, by Bertie; black fascinator, £29, by John Lewis. Right: Coral dress, £165, by Jesiree; nude stacked shoes, by Carvela, £110; sunglasses, £15, by John Lewis
As you get older, it’s worth remembering less is often more. Our selection of dresses from Liverpool One’s John Lewis show-cases subtler styles than the all-out ruffle and mini-skirt confections younger race-goers can get away with.
