Henley Royal Regatta: 2 – 6 July 2008 – What to Wear

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Henley Royal Regatta Stewards EnclosureHenley Royal Regatta is amongst the top events of the summer season for those who wish to be seen. A keen rival to Royal Ascot and the Chelsea Flower Show, Henley fiercely guards entrance to the Stewards’ Enclosure in the same way that Churchill was famed for protecting the Royal Enclosure at Ascot from 1901.

Regatta Enclosure tickets are available to all. Entry to the posher Stewards’ Enclosure is restricted to members and guests. There are 6,500 members and a waiting list of over 1,000. Lately corporate punters (whose packages cost as much as £600), can also get in, for an extra £45.

Henley began in 1839 and this year will see 450 crews from 17 different nations compete in what has become the biggest annual party for the rowing community in Europe. This year’s participation has suffered somewhat from Olympic selection obligations but will still prove to be a competitive day, with rowers having had to compete in pre-selection races.

The dress code tends to be summer smart casual. Think straw boaters and floaty dresses. Click on the images to visit the retailers of each item.

For Men

Straw Hat £19

Straw Hat from La Redoute - click on image to visit the retailer

Straw Hat from La Redoute - click on image to visit the retailer

Wide Stripe Herringbone Shirt £85

Herringbone Wide Stripe Shirt from Gieves & Hawkes
Herringbone Wide Stripe Shirt from Gieves & Hawkes

Taillisime Trousers £45

Cream Trousers from La Redoute

Cream Trousers from La Redoute - click on image to visit retailer

Brown Punched Oxford Brogue £190

Shoes from Gieves & Hawkes

Shoes from Gieves & Hawkes - just click on the image to find out more

For Ladies

Sherbourne Electric Dress £59

Dress from Jacques Vert - click on the image to visit the retailer

Dress from Jacques Vert - click on the image to visit the retailer

Electric Lurex Cover Up £39

Cover-up from Jacques Vert - click on the image to visit the retailer

Cover-up from Jacques Vert - click on the image to visit the retailer

Matching Accessories

Shoes 79GBP, Hat 89GBP, Bag 49GBP - just click on the image to visit the retailer

Shoes £79, Hat £89, Bag £49 - click on the image to buy

For the picnic

Laurent-Perrier Champagne from £31.39

Laurent-Perrier

Laurent-Perrier is available in half bottles, right up to magnum. Collectors editions are also available.

Wicker Picnic Hamper £59

Picnic Hamper from Clearwater Hampers - click on the image to visit the retailer

Picnic Hamper from Clearwater Hampers

This picnic hamper includes crockery and cutlery, a bottle of wine and a selection of food including terrine, oatcakes and cheese.

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