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58 STYLE | fashion<br />
STOMPING<br />
THE DIVOTS<br />
IN STYLE<br />
The polo is coming to town, but just what should one wear?<br />
Words Ella James<br />
In November I survived my first spring racing<br />
carnival. I educated myself on all things fascinators,<br />
dress codes and racing lingo to ensure I blended in<br />
with all of the fillies.<br />
Having grown rather fond of my racing headwear<br />
and dress selection, I wondered if I could just reuse<br />
these outfits for the polo? Absolutely not, I’m told.<br />
It would appear polo is an entirely different ball<br />
game, so this novice had better head back to the<br />
drawing board.<br />
I’ve been informed that although we’ll all be<br />
dressing to impress, the dress code for the polo is<br />
less structured than that of the races, with more<br />
casual attire being the order of the day. Casual yet<br />
still absolutely charming, that is. Let’s start from the<br />
feet up.<br />
It wouldn’t be a day at the polo without<br />
participating in the age-old tradition of ‘stomping<br />
the divots’ and doing so effectively requires a rather<br />
particular type of footwear. Stilettos will only create<br />
further divots, and while I encourage you to get<br />
stuck in, I certainly don’t mean literally. So, when<br />
booting up, I suggest a wedged heel; they’re the<br />
epitome of summer footwear after all, and they’re<br />
so well suited for a day on the lawn.<br />
Now, let’s talk about the dress itself. Much to my<br />
delight, it would appear that looser, sun dresses take<br />
the place of the tight, sophisticated dresses spotted<br />
at the races. So, I can go tremendously hard on the<br />
canapés without the fear of my zipper popping.<br />
Given that this is a most joyous affair, I’ll be opting<br />
for a dress in white, pastels or a seasonal print over<br />
darker dresses. Actress Sienna Miller has hit the<br />
mallet on the head with her polo attire, should you<br />
be lacking inspiration.<br />
Next stop, headwear. You needn’t dust off your
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