Help with Ladies Day Outfit! Pictures Included

Ms.Sunshine

I am going to Ladies Day this year at the races next week & I got my dress today on sale in BT's, I have a lovely hat/fasinator it is big and has silk flowers on it. The lady in the shop advised me to go with the beige colour that is in the slip of the skirt which is what I have done with the hat & bag. She also talked me into getting a nice multi coloured necklace for the dress!! ... I dont want to have to much going on as I want to try and catch the eyes of the judges... My question is , should I leave the necklace and put on a drop necklace of somesort.. maybe a pearl ? also what should I do about jackets etc? I want to go for the 1940/50s style!

Does anybody have advice? I have linked a dress that is very similar to the dress I have bought. The only difference is the sleeves on mine are thiner and it is more of a v neck.
http://www.coast-stores.com/antoinetta-top/all-sale/coast/fcp-product/2244593380

Here is the head piece: http://www.hatshop.ie/product_info.php?cPath=4_24&products_id=690

dee_mc

I'd say a pearl drop necklace would be great with the hat and dress, anything more would be a bit much with the hat IMO

Ms.Sunshine

Thanks for your reply! Here is the actual dress https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151359315760028&set=a.10151359315355028.1073741832.81528440027&type=3&theater

dee_mc

lovely dress, would you go for little gloves and/or a pretty umbrella to complete the outfit?

Ms.Sunshine

Thanks, I was thinking of maybe one of those frilly umbrellas you can get...? Not sure where they would be sold though.

dee_mc

where do you live? if you're within shouting distance of county clare they have lovely ones in Fancy That card and gift shop in Ennistymon, oh and I also saw some in Allure in Sligo town centre recently!

Ms.Sunshine

Oh thanks very much! Im based in Galway though and don't have transport this week to get me there. The cars broken down Maybe the shop I got my hat will have some. They do online but I didn't notice any in store.

dee_mc

Ah I'm sure you'll pick one up in Galway without too much trouble, it'll be a lovely outfit, make sure to post back here and let us know if you win anything

shinesun

Hey,

Ruby Rouge in Gorey sell those umbrellas. They post too.:)

Ms.Sunshine

Oh thanks Shinesun, I will check them out!

Hahaha Deemc , wouldn't it be great to win something! I can't imagine I will , but I wouldn't complain if I did of course!!