NZ Festival of Motor Racing celebrating Bruce McLaren

[BigPete]

Is your brown Waka up here Peat?

Yeah

I should *try* to have this sorted by then but probably won't

[BigPete]

you need a trilby this season to



and a copy of this fine publication http://www.thechap.net/

Who's this young upstart?

[Don Simon]

Howard Moon. Man about town

[CaM]

bullit 

[Griffe]

Yeah I know, will hoon 406

[Carpentry]

Get CX working plz pete. I help if I can

[BigPete]

^ Keen. I don't even understand CXes yet. Too many distractions.

[red16v]

father is a wealth of information. can help.

[CaM]

get it going pete you goat.

will be mean.

or jsut bodge steering in the wags and roll with home made wof stickers

[Bullitt]

Who's this young upstart?

That would be me.

Think a fedora is too early for the 50s theme theyre going for.

I have a three day pass to hampton downs so will be there, complete with the 106.

[Carpentry]

I have a hat of similar style. Will wear

[BigPete]

Bert even

[2052NV]

gypsy fair ftw! will rock hat if everyone else is

[Lord Page]

I have great enthusiasm for this splendiferous event.  Tally ho.

[BigPete]

Who's going, and which day(s)?

Loled @ this

http://www.nzfmr.co.nz/info_pages.php/page/What%20To%20Wear/pages_id/11

What to Wear
Gentlemen

A gentleman will always look debonair wearing a blazer, turn-up flannels, accompanied by a cravat, a Panama or Homburg hat and don't forget a touch of Brylcreem, of course. A rolled-up umbrella, cigarette holder or eye-glass will finish off a top-class and sophisticated look that even Cary Grant or Terry Thomas would admire.

A country gentleman might wear a sports jacket, trousers and braces, with check shirt, tweed hat or flat cap, and a woven tie. Accessories could include a pipe, binoculars in leather case and a shooting stick for that 'James Herriott' look.

Perhaps you might prefer a mechanic's white cloth overall (with charcoal for oil stains), leather boots, and accompanied by a flat cap, leather belt and clockwork stopwatches; alternatively, be a 'rebel' and dress as a Mod or Rocker!

A man in uniform is always a pleasant sight for the ladies, so why not wear an Army or RAF uniform from the period.

Source: http://www.goodwood.co.uk/site/content/revival/Getting-the-Look_Gentlemen.aspx



Ladies


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


Need an outfit?

The New Zealand Festival of Motor Racing recommends a visit to Gracey's Costume Hire in Pukekohe (website www.graceys.co.nz).