burghley why does everyone wear the same?

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What is it about dubarry boots and tweed jackets and tweed mini skirts?

And if it is not dubarry boots and tweed mini skirts its dubarry boots and tweed jackets.

Failing that it is dubarry boots and joules tops and failing that just as I was dressed joules top and jeans.

Now I can understand the joules, pratical comfortable and smart casual, but what is it about dubarry and tweed?
 
More money than sense?
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Agree - tweed is horrid. Ok for hunter classes, or hunting
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but as a general fashion statement? Grim
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that's just my opinion.

Maybe I'm horsey but not 100% country
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Places like Burghley generally attract the same type of people...

Yes, on Saturday I was wearing the same as 50% of people on ...

Maybe I'm a walking stereotype but Dubarry boots, jeans (or
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I have a tweed skirt of two) , shirt, cable knit jumper and tweed jacket ARE my day to day clothing of choice...
 
i had on dublin boots, leggings and a jack wills hoodie and a black body warmer and didnt think i looked the same as everyone else. it got cold so my friend nicked my body warmer and i wore my new horsewear coat which is lush. Didnt think we looked the same as everyone else. loads of tennage girls in ugg boots and demin skirts. William fox pitt gave us a second glance and a smile so we must have looked ok!
 
Oh nooo. So you were one of the many people who thought leggings on their own was a substitute for trousers?

Nope, there were plenty of people dressed like you as well
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That sounds far bitchier than its meant to
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Dubarry boots are practical and comfortable as well which I guess is one of the reasons they are so popular. Tweed seems to be very popular at the moment but I can't say I noticed any more of that then the usual Joules etc and both look equally suspect when worn head to toe.
 
i knew what you were going to say just by reading the title! lol. when i went to badminton, we saw a dubarry stall, and went to walk in, and looked in and walked straight back out again! there were sofas in there with posh people wearing tweed and dubarrys and drinking champagne!!
 
no i had a really long vest top on and a really long hoodie so wasnt meant to be just trousers! I saw everyone in the same tweed coat that looked really nice on some and awful on others! i geuss when you wear stuff like that it seems really induvidual when your not with your countryfied friends but but everyone together at a place like burghley and your just one of a crowd!!
 
Lol I'll let you off then
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I did see one girl, in leggings and polo shirt. I could practically see her anus. Not a good look.
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I wore what I always wear, ariat boots, jeans, shirt, cable knit jumper, gillet!!
I thought someone might have mentioned the white jeans!!!!
And I did buy a pair of Dubarrys, because the old ones are wrecked and Im grooming at Osberton and the are smart, comfortable and practical!!
 
I love my dubarrys and jeans with a tweed jacket (i wore it at badminton!) But i think tweed is very in as all the designer companies, eg Jack Wills, Abercrombie... have all got plaid and tweed thats the fashion of the minute i am afraid :P x
 
I used to really want a pair of dubarrys, until everyone else in the world got a pair. I really hate looking like a fashion victim/copycat/poser. Same goes for tweed. I've got a smashing tweed jacket that I'm refusing to wear at the moment.
 
I've got a tweed jacket - think it makes me look older than I already am
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Husband likes me in it though !

I like the look of Dubarry boots , but I've got a wide calf & would probably not be able to wear them
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It's compulsory. They check your footwear at the entrance gates (members, of course) and if you haven't at least got a pair of wellies on, never mind Dubarry's, you aren't allowed in. They will allow you to leave your car and go off to the Dubarry stand and buy a pair, however. I believe that from 2010, if you book in advance, you are going to have to supply photographic evidence of ownership of Dubarrys, Hunters (preferably in that year's colour, though retro green or navy is acceptable) or any piece of Joules clothing before you can purchase tickets.

They also check for the requisite number of terriers, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Labradors and Springers, and indeterminate lurcher types. I am thinking of setting up a business just outside the gates where I rent out terriers and Labradors by the hour " Get yer terriers 'ere, rent one get one free, optional neck bandanas, two Labs for the price of one, half price bull terriers complete with harness" for people who don't want the long term commitment of a dog. Remember, "A dog is for Burghley, not life."
 
I have always assumed that the group that dresses like this (male of the species wears pink shirt, navy blazer, yellow/khaki slacks and brown brogues) turn up for Badminton, Burghley, Henley Regatta, Cowes week, international rugby at Twickenham, etc. They have no knowledge or interest in is actually going on at the event, but just turn up to be seen by the rest of their social circle.

The frustrating thing is that many of them get in to the hospitality tents at these events, where us enthusiasts would kill for the same!
 
I couldnt believe the amount of tiny denim hot pants, long vests worn as dresses with nothing underneith or long striped shirts worn as dresses worn with Dubarrys, Hunters, uggs or little plimsoles

I had to laugh at two girls i saw one blonde one brunette both in tweed jackets and tweed rahrah skirts, tights socks and dubarrys the brunettes makeup was terrible bright red blusher on the cheeks and dark red matt lipstick blergh
 
I wasn't at Burghley, bit too far, but I LOVE people watching at these events.

At the Bath and West show last year I saw a great him / her couple. Dubarry boots, skin tight black 'jodhpurs' (which actually looked like Lycra cycle leggings), Joules tops (pink I seem to recall) and black hair with blonde highlights, oh and a ton of fake tan. If they had been 20 years old (which they clearly thought they were), they would have looked great...in the 1990's. Unfortunately they sort of looked like 45 year old 'Bucks Fizz' lookalikes. I couldn't help myself and actually laughed out loud.

I always dress to be comfy at these events. Leather walking boots, green moleskin trousers, some sort of rugby / riding top and if it's cold a fleece or warm / goretex shooting coat.
 
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What is it with white jeans? I never see them worn in any other context. They are so impractical and unflattering - so, WHY?
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Baa Baa indeed. The other thing is all the clothes that blatantly advertise their make - as my mother used to say if they want me to advertise they can pay me to wear it!!!
 
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