Cheltenham Festival: Why the dress code could be the beginning of the end
The IndependentThe best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s a bit of cloth that goes around your neck, and if you don’t wear it to a job interview you’ll probably not be able to afford rent next month.” “Oh, OK. Here’s the thing: nobody is forcing you to stop dressing like a Ru Paul contestant who’s been given the prompt “Downton Abbey”. In fairness, it’s worth pointing out that there hasn’t been an “official” dress code in place for Cheltenham for a while now. If the Cheltenham mentality catches on, and people finally get used to seeing things like trainers and jogging pants –even at “posh” events – then maybe one day I’ll be able to finally fulfil my dream of setting that suit on fire and never wearing it again.