Ladies Day - Saturdays
NZ Festival of Motor Racing embraces the era of the vehicles, encouraging all attendees to dress in 1940s, 1950s and 1960s theme.
Ladies Day will be each Saturday of the NZ Festival of Motor Racing (at both venues) with spot prizes for ladies who have dressed in theme.
Ladies dressed in theme with a McLaren Junction ticket will be provided with a glass of refreshment upon arrival into this area on the Saturday.
Tickets still available. Select McLaren Junction tickets, that is where it is all happening.
 6 Day Ticket $80.00-  |
 Hampton Downs Ticket $30.00- |
 Pukekohe Ticket $20.00- |
Fashion Ideas
- the sultry, smouldering glamour of 1940s silver screen sirens Rita Hayworth or Ava Gardner
- the voluptuous goddess dresses of Marilyn Monroe
- the timeless classicism, grace and beauty of Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor
- the perfect little suits and accessories of Jackie Kennedy and Grace Kelly
- the musical film sensations, Mitzi Gaynor, Sandra Dee and Julie Andrews
What to Wear
For that sophisticated couture look, epitomised by Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn, try wearing a voluminous dress clinched with wide belt, slender high heels, glamorous hat with matching sleek gloves, and seamed nylon stockings. Striking make-up with polished ‘de rigeur’ look, dark eyeliner, false lashes and bright red lipstick is essential to complete this immaculately groomed look.
If the classical style of the English country garden is more appealing, how about a floral summer frock or twin set and pearls and matching tweed suit, accompanied by a ‘church’ hat, fox fur, small handbag and gloves to match. A little bit of rouge wouldn’t go amiss either – Miss Marple and her friends would doubtless approve.
For a more daring, casual look, try a flared skirt with petticoat, topped with a brightly coloured jumper. Or maybe a pair of trousers or capri pants and short-sleeved blouse, with pumps or deck shoes, and bright scarf knotted ‘cowboy’ fashion at the neck. Dark sunglasses and vibrant red lipstick were also an iconic fashion of the era – think ‘Marilyn Monroe’.
For that post WWII era, why not try a uniform, always a smart and neat alternative? Be a WREN, land girl, police woman or nurse for the day!
Source: http://www.goodwood.co.uk/site/content/revival/Getting-the-Look_Ladies.aspx
Helpful Retails
Stephanie Rattray's Vintage Style, www.vintagestyle.co.nz
To be listed as a helpful retailer please email info@nzfmr.co.nz
