What Are You Wearing to the Cheltenham Festival 2022?

There is a lot to admire at the Cheltenham Festival. People come for the racing, sure, but also the betting, the food, the music, and particularly, the excuse to dress up.

Where did this culture of dressing like a member of the royal family on a wedding day for the sake of watching the races come from? Who knows? But no one is complaining. It turns one of the biggest horse racing events of the year into an event people from all backgrounds can enjoy.

But what to wear? Maybe you’re more a hoodie and joggies person at the weekend? Maybe you have no clue what you’re doing. Well, you’re in luck. Read on to find out all the latest trends for the Cheltenham Festival 2022.

For the men

Luckily for the sirs of the Cheltenham Festival, the attire is pretty timeless. To look good at the Cheltenham Festival 2022 you need a collection of reliable staples.

Because it’s Britain and because it’s March, a reliable overcoat will be necessary to not catch hypothermia on the racecourse. It’s an effortlessly stylish addition to any outfit that just sets it off right. A covert or Crombie style overcoat is especially popular at Cheltenham. Add to that some knitwear to add a little warmth without the bulk, be that a V-neck, a crewneck, or a zip neck sweater will have you looking your best. Personalise your look with a country tie, add some country boots or some brogues for comfort standing by the racetrack and you will be ready to go in style.

If you’re looking for a little something extra, you can add a wool or cashmere scarf to your overcoat, and literally top it all off with a trilby or fedora hat.

For betting odds specific to the Cheltenham horse racing take a look at the Unibet website. They are the authority on all things on the Cheltenham Festival 2022 race card and are even sponsoring the headlining race of day one, the Hurdle Challenge Trophy.

For the women

The number one rule for women’s fashion at the races is to go big or go home. When it comes to colour, shape, and, let’s face it, the hat or hairpiece, you need to go big and flamboyant, or you may as well not bother. Everything from the bag to the earrings should be statement pieces.

Colour is also a big consideration. Bright, fun colours are the go-to. Try primary colours or jewel tones to really stand out as a woman of luxury.

For the St Paddy’s fans

Luckily for Cheltenham fans, the famed day of St Patrick will take place right in the middle of the festival. For day three, the Thursday, the racecourse will be transformed into a St Paddy’s heaven. The Village will then become The Guinness Village, the headliner races are sponsored by Ryanair and Paddy Power and fashionistas will be glad to find that they will be encouraged to incorporate as much green as possible into their outfits.

And of course, everything goes with a pint of Guinness on St Paddy’s Day.