Henley Royal Regatta
In 1839 the very first Henley Regatta was originally staged in a single afternoon by the Mayor and was renowned for being a popular public attraction which included a fair and other attraction. Since then, the emphasis rapidly changed so that competitive amateur rowing became the focal point of the event.
Unlike other multi-lane international regattas, Henley still operates a knock-out draw with only two boats racing in each heat. The Course length at Henley is 1 mile 550 yards, 112 metres longer than the standard international distance of 2,000 metres; enabling the organisation to run up to 90 races on some of the five days, with races starting at 5-minute intervals. There is a magnificent array of Challenge
Trophies up for grabs, the most prized being The Grand Challenge Cup for Eights dating back to the very first year of the Regatta.
If you wish to attend the Henley Regatta, then we have all the fashion tips and advice you’ll need to look your very best
Dresses For Henley Royal Regatta 2011
Henley Royal Regatta 2011 started yesterday and will finish this Sunday. If you have been in the Stewards Enclosure then you will know that the dress code is very strict and anyone will be turned away if they do not abide by it. As women have to wear dresses that fall below the knee (there must be no sight of your knees when walking – and yes, they will ask you to walk up and … Read entire article »
What to Wear to Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta is in its 172nd year and is one of the most prestigious rowing races in the world. People come each year to watch international rowing teams compete to win their category and depending what enclosure spectators view the race from they may encounter a dress code. For anyone that possesses a ticket for the Stewards’ Enclosure they must adhere to a strict dress code especially women who are required to wear a skirt with … Read entire article »
Heel Stoppers For The Races
While researching for what to wear to the races and numerous other social calendar events this summer, we came across heel stoppers. These plastic contraptions are for stiletto wearers and are attached to the spike of the heel. They heel stopper has a wide base meaning that heels no longer sink in the grass which is always at the Epsom Derby, Royal Ascot and Henley. Genius! Initially at WhatBestToWear we thought they were hilarious but then we were … Read entire article »
How to wear a fascinator
Summer is in the air, the wedding season has begun and the likes of Ascot, Henley and the Investec Derby hover tantalisingly on the horizon. Now is the time to talk fascinators and how to wear them. Part ornament, part garment, these feathery creations have been making their steady rise through social events and summer weddings in past years and the trend shows no signs of abating. The fascinator has become the headwear of choice … Read entire article »
Henley Royal Regatta Dress Code
Like all events in the traditional English ‘season’, the Henley Regatta has a strict dress-code which must be adhered to if you want access to certain areas of the event. Jeans and a T-Shirt simply don’t cut it in the Stewards’ Enclosure. The Henley Regatta really is a Royal event with members of the monarchy frequently attending. Stewards Enclosure How is strict is strict though? The answer is ‘very’ in the Stewards’ Enclosure. Situated adjacent to … Read entire article »
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