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Post by grandfleur on Jun 30, 2017 16:35:41 GMT
What would an 18yo girl wear to steward? It's my first time and I don't want to be underdressed but at the same time don't want to go over the top! Many thanks
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Post by CarolineNelson on Jun 30, 2017 17:22:40 GMT
Its absolutely excellent that you are taking a turn at Stewarding. Great stuff.
Weather appropriate dress: - starting from the top - a smart Hat of some sort. Which stays on. Pretty, practical but not too dressy. Smart skirt or trousers - Sensible w/proof jacket if the weather dictates. Short or full-length.
Vitally important: - Feet - something safe and sensible, which you KNOW you won't be crippled in, in just a few hours - and which you don't mind saying 'goodbye' to if they get wrecked.
Footwear again - preferably waterproof in the current weather, as there's nothing worse than paddling around with very wet feet in long grass or mud!
Take a change to drive home in in case you get very wet.
Hope you enjoy your day and have many more in the future.
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Post by Dipsy on Jun 30, 2017 19:10:27 GMT
Couldn't agree more with Caroline's comments. You definitely need to be smart but comfortable and warm as well. Lost count of the number of times I've almost frozen in the ring. I've started to take a few layers of clothing and definitely water proof clothing as well lol Good luck and enjoy your day
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Post by gillwales on Jun 30, 2017 19:35:49 GMT
No jeans, but do take wellies. A sun hat if warm and something to keep the rain off if wet. Take a change of socks. If I was you I would wear a smart pair of trousers and if you have them then a pair of jodhpur boots, practical, comfortable, smart and safe, plus hard wearing and will resist the rigors you will be put through. Make certain you have suncream, tissues and WATER, a pair of gloves incase of cold weather... even in July! Take several pens and a calculator, remember to leave your mobile in your car. Well done though and have fun
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