Dress code at Curragh on Derby Day

Evil_g

Hey folks. I posted this in the fashion forum but it seems a bit quiet over there so I'm hoping someone here can help me.

I'm heading to the Curragh on Saturday and am wondering would I be over dressed in a suit? I've only been racing in Galway before and generally people get pretty dressed up there; is it the same in the Curragh?

Slattsy

Celtic jersey, tracksuit bottoms, Nike air max and a cap.
If you want to go all out to impress the ladies then I suggest some form of jewellery.

If the above is too fancy then I'd suggest suit trousers and a shirt. Weather is meant to be nice all weekend.

Evil_g

Thanks. So I'll take it that'd I'd look like a spanner if I wore a suit?

There's surprisingly little discussion about this on line.

byronbay2

You won't look like a spanner in a suit - lots of once-a-year racegoers (particularly Dubs) wear suits.

The track suit bottoms and t-shirt (or jersey) brigade are generally the Northern Irish lads who come every year for a big piss-up.

Just in case anyone is interested, it's going to be wall-to-wall Hector this year. Here is the "entertainment" for the day.

TIMINGS FOR OUR DERBY MUSIC VILLAGE on Derby Day 29th June
1.00 DJ
1.30 Welcome by Hector our MC
1.45 The Raglans
2.45 DJ
3.30 Delorentos
4.30 Competitions & Giveaways by Hector
5.00 Original Rude Boys
6.00 Getting Ready for the Derby by Hector
6.30 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1)
6.40 DJ
7.15 Sharon Shannon plus special guest
8.30 DJ till 10pm

myboycharlie

Suit is what you need, the majority of racegoers to flat race meeting where suits (not just the once a year racegoers like Byron said). Its a different kettle of fish if it was a NH meeting then u would be overdressed, so stick to the suit evil g and have a good one

convert

Definitely a suit for Derby day. You'd stand out majorly (for all the wrong reasons) if you wore trakkies.

carpothepunk

LET YOURSELFFFFF GOOOOO

Evil_g

Right, suit it is so, thanks folks.

Slattsy

byronbay2 wrote: »

You won't look like a spanner in a suit - lots of once-a-year racegoers (particularly Dubs) wear suits.

The track suit bottoms and t-shirt (or jersey) brigade are generally the Northern Irish lads who come every year for a big piss-up.

Just in case anyone is interested, it's going to be wall-to-wall Hector this year. Here is the "entertainment" for the day.

TIMINGS FOR OUR DERBY MUSIC VILLAGE on Derby Day 29th June
1.00 DJ
1.30 Welcome by Hector our MC
1.45 The Raglans
2.45 DJ
3.30 Delorentos
4.30 Competitions & Giveaways by Hector
5.00 Original Rude Boys
6.00 Getting Ready for the Derby by Hector
6.30 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1)
6.40 DJ
7.15 Sharon Shannon plus special guest
8.30 DJ till 10pm

We do add a touch of class to proceedings :cool:

Slattsy

Evil_g wrote: »

Right, suit it is so, thanks folks.

Dont wear a shiny suit.

Evil_g

Powder blue by definition is matte.

Shauna.xxx

Evil_g wrote: »

Hey folks. I posted this in the fashion forum but it seems a bit quiet over there so I'm hoping someone here can help me.

I'm heading to the Curragh on Saturday and am wondering would I be over dressed in a suit? I've only been racing in Galway before and generally people get pretty dressed up there; is it the same in the Curragh?

Maybe not a full on suit? Incase your to over the top...I'd go with slacks... Maybe grey slacks and a white shirt would be dressy and you won't be out of place if its more toned down the suits and if it is a suit type occasion you will fit it perfectly hope this helps. x

Johner

I wear my pinstripe Aldi suit to all race meetings. And no this is not a joke. I love you Aldi.

Slattsy

Shauna.xxx wrote: »

Maybe not a full on suit? Incase your to over the top...I'd go with slacks... Maybe grey slacks and a white shirt would be dressy and you won't be out of place if its more toned down the suits and if it is a suit type occasion you will fit it perfectly hope this helps. x

How you doin'?

3ndahalfof6

Pink shirt, blue tie, blue trainers with pink laces and a wee bit of red in them, they wont even notice your not wearing pants, oooo wait yellow hot pants,

perfect.

kfallon

Jeans and a shirt will do you! i wouldn't get any more dressed up for this than I would for a Saturday night out tbh

LOTTOWINNER

myboycharlie wrote: »

Suit is what you need, the majority of racegoers to flat race meeting where suits (not just the once a year racegoers like Byron said). Its a different kettle of fish if it was a NH meeting then u would be overdressed, so stick to the suit evil g and have a good one

This is not my experience, I was at Down Royal last friday evening (NH meeting) and there was just as many suits being wore as I've seen at a flat meeting, I personally dress depending on the weather.

Shauna.xxx

Pretty good, and your self.....

How you doinnng?

x

Shauna.xxx

Slattsy wrote: »

How you doin'?

Pretty good and your self....

How you doinnng x

3ndahalfof6

In like flynn Slatts.

Johner

Shauna.xxx wrote: »

Pretty good and your self....

How you doinnng x

Please direct yourself here and follow instructions of the thread title.

Thank you.

Oscars Well.

Johner wrote: »

Please direct yourself here and follow instructions of the thread title.

Thank you.

That deserves post of the day.

Slattsy

Shauna.xxx wrote: »

Pretty good and your self....

How you doinnng x

PM sent :cool:

Evil_g

Cheers folks. (Even though I'm a bit confused as to what to wear again....we'l see what the weather's like)

So anyone wanna pick an each way lucky 15 in the early races for me?

Suit, tie, cufflinks. If it is VERY warm, you can leave the jacket off. The Curragh is a dressy place anyway. It is worth making the effort. Even the stable staff get their best clobber on. Have a great day. It's not all about the horses.

LOTTOWINNER

Deleted User wrote: »

Suit, tie, cufflinks. If it is VERY warm, you can leave the jacket off. The Curragh is a dressy place anyway. It is worth making the effort. Even the stable staff get their best clobber on. Have a great day. It's not all about the horses.

blasphemer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOTTOWINNER

LOTTOWINNER wrote: »

blasphemer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Haha! It's about companionship, craic with mates, food drink and a few flutters! Is that better? Personally, I love looking at the style. I love to see young ones tottering around on heels, forgetting that I was young once!

Slattsy

Deleted User wrote: »

Haha! It's about companionship, craic with mates, food drink and a few flutters! Is that better? Personally, I love looking at the style. I love to see young ones tottering around on heels, forgetting that I was young once!

How you doin'?

Johner

Leave some for me Slattsy!

Slattsy

What are your thoughts on a 4-baller??

Johner

You can have her actually. 84? Oldie.

Slattsy

Johner wrote: »

You can have her actually. 84? Oldie.

Gilf !

the groutch

Johner wrote: »

You can have her actually. 84? Oldie.

Johner

I meant the year 84 is too old for me. Nearly 30? wtf.

Citycap

Slattsy wrote: »

Dont wear a shiny suit.

"Suit" doesn't mean tracksuit

Citycap

Citycap wrote: »

"Suit" doesn't mean tracksuit

Shiny tracksuit is just about their style.

Warper

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