The most elegant blue and white dresses & outfits to wear for the L’Ormarins best dressed competition
The Qatar Goodwood races, L’Ormarins King’s Plate and L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate bring all the best dressed out in their blue and white. Whether you’re wanting to win the L’Ormarins best dressed at the L’Ormarins King’s Plate or Goodwood races or are just looking for a chic blue and white horse racing outfit, these are some of the most stunning and appropriate dresses to wear.
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When I went to the Qatar Goodwood races I went with the intention of entering the L’Ormarins best dressed competition and had ordered the stunning Zimmermann Postcard dress. However, 2 days before the rental store emailed and said they couldn’t fulfill the order so I ended up going with a backup outfit I’d packed just in case.
Having done years of pageants I’m always prepared and things like this happen which is why I never travel without a backup! So I’ve had plenty of time to search for the perfect dresses for in the L’Ormarins blue and white colors and these are the best I’ve come across over the last year to wear to either Goodwood or Kenilworth.
What’s the dress code for the L’Ormarins King’s Plate and Qatar Goodwood Festival
The dress code for the The L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate (LQP) Racing Festival which takes place at Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town is slightly different to the Qatar Goodwood Races. L’Ormarins in Kenilworth dress code is strictly blue and white and guests are required to dress in a manner appropriate to racing.
Whereas blue and white is only suggested not required on Day 4 ‘King George Day’ of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. However, to enter the L’Ormarin best dressed competition you must be wearing their blue and white colors (rules below).
Why are the L’Ormarins colors blue and white
The L’Ormarin blue and white color theme was chosen because those are the racing colors of Drakenstein Stud Farm, which is located on L’Ormarins Estate in the Groot Drakenstein mountain range in South Africa.
The best blue and white dresses for the Kenilworth or Goodwood races
Whether you’re looking for a blue and/or white dress or outfit specifically for L’Ormarins best dressed competition or just want an elegant look for the Qatar Goodwood races or L’Ormarins King’s Plate these are some of the very best styles. From designer to under $100 from stores Internationally with most offering International shipping for wherever you’re based. Since these races draw an International crowd.
Glorious Goodwood is in July but we all know the British weather can be notoriously hit or miss. So I’ve included both short and long sleeve options. If you’re worried about being too dressy don’t. Have you seen the photos from the Kenilworth races? It’s much better to be overdressed than too casual. This is the day on horseracing, a bit like Royal Ascot where more is more. Horse racing events have always been a pageant and fashion show. So use this opportunity to wear your most fabulous hat and elegant statement pieces.
I probably wouldn’t normally suggest sparkly dresses for the horse races but when it comes to the L’Ormarins best dressed previous winners have included everything from modest elegant looks to more over the top looks. It all comes down to the judges so wear whatever dress you fall in love with and reflects your personal style the most. I keep dreaming about the Zimmermann blue and white strapless maxi dress but because of the details on the hem it’d be a nightmare to take up (I’m 5’2″ so it would drown me).
If you go for a solid blue or white dress make sure to incorporate blue or white into the rest of your outfit e.g. with your hat, bag, shoes and accessories. How you style it can make or break an outfit whether you’re planning on entering the L’Ormarins best dressed competition or just want an elegant blue and white look for the Qatar Goodwood races or L’Ormarins King’s Plate.
L’Ormarin best dressed competition rules
All aspects of your horse racing outfit including your dress, shoes, hat and accessories which should reflect the blue and white L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Racing Festival colour theme. You must also be wearing a hat to be considered. See the latest news on their website for more details.
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Blue and white dresses for the best dressed: