A Tacky Day at The Races! Rate the Worst.

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Dressing up for Horseracing has rules; during the weekdays, it is more casual, and unless you are at the royal races in certain boxes, you don't have to go full out. But these women didn't get the memo. The London social season is over, and it is hunting season now when the social scenes move to the country and the social calendar changes to country pursuits-shooting parties, weekend parties, hunting parties, and so forth. So, these races are less prestigious, but there is no reason to look ridiculous. You should still wear something tasteful, comfortable, tasteful, and TASTEFUL for the love of all that is holy. 

British hats are wacky, and some women love to wear them and have collections of them. Some designers are better than others at it; Philip Treacy makes nice ones. You should save them for weddings, some weekend racing events, and some events when it is asked for; otherwise, you run the risk of looking foolish and getting your picture taken. Wouldn't someone look better in some black pants, cool sneakers, a cute blouse or shirt, a light jacket, and a summer ponytail? Sometimes, dressing down is actually dressing up. 

So I present to you some unfortunate choices. Which one is the worst? I don't even know the answer, do you? These photos were taken around noon. 
















(photos courtesy of The Sun and Daily Mirror)

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