After Cheltenham scrapped Ladies Day in favour of gender-neutral 'Style Wednesday', FEMAIL reporter Rich Pelley rocked up to the races in a dress to see how inclusive it really is.
It was a key part of Cheltenham Festival and ran for over 300 years - but for 2024, organisers have decided to scrap 'Ladies Day'.
Here, the brave racegoer shares his diary from the past 24 hours - and some of the guests' rather unwelcoming reactions to his unconventional attire... I opt for a classic black and white Primark dress and puffy, red Matalan hat that go fabulously with a furry pink charity shop jacket I've already got from when I once dressed up as Harry Styles. Cheltenham here we come!Pictured: Rich shows off his legs in his striped maxi dress and furry pink coat at Cheltenham today
I keep my hat in its bag, and save the offer of an 8am alcoholic drink from the trolley until I get there.I'm here. Where is Cheltenham anyway? I assume somewhere near the other hams – Birmingham and Nottingham – so in the Midlands. Pictured: Rich seen wandering around the premises at Cheltenham today on the second day of the festivalI meet photographer Mark and change into my outfit in the gents' Portaloo, much to the surprise of one customer who walks in to catch me trousers down, dress half on.Now I know understand why women are so much better at multitasking than men.I've cheated by failing to swap my trainers for heels, and I only have man boobs to worry about.
There's something very freeing about not having your crotch confined. Note to self: must do this more often, when no one is watching.There are three main reactions to my outfit. There's lots of laughs, pointing, and 'did you lose a bet mate?', mainly from the old boys in tweed, all of who look like Prince Andrew.
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