A Coco Chanel Inspired Outfit For Ladies Day

For the 150th anniversary of the RDS Dublin Horse Show, I wanted an outfit that honoured tradition yet subverted expectations. The antique men’s white-tie waistcoat, matching Marcella-front (piqué bib) collarless shirt, detachable collar, vintage tulle gloves, and 1920–30s two-tone shoes spoke to history, while the AllSaints lace maxi skirt, tailored Dsquared² dinner jacket, and Panama hat added contrast and lightness. Chanel’s pioneering spirit – and that delicious interplay of masculine and feminine – made her the perfect muse for the day.

I already owned everything except for the skirt, which I bought this spring. My short dinner jacket has been a wardrobe staple for years. The antique white-tie waistcoat and collarless dress shirt were acquired last year for my PhD thesis defence at the University of Helsinki, where the traditional academic dress code is white tie for men and a long-sleeved black gown for women. Naturally, I chose the men’s outfit, pairing it then with an antique tailcoat from Betty Bojangles in Dublin. @bettybojanglesdublin

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