Saturday's Steeplechase

I hope to figure out what connects a steeplechase (in New Jersey) to alchemy (and the rest of my life), but for now am simply investigating what one wears.

A friend - channeling My Fair Lady and Ascot, suggested a hat. I channeled Pretty Woman and came up with a dress and gloves. I googled and came up with:

What do people wear?
Afternoon dress is suggested for this event. Women guests customarily wear dresses and hats. Flat heels are suggested. Men wear sport coats and ties. However, some attire is marginally more relaxed - we recommend a sportswear look for women and khakis for men.

Straight-forward and I like being a "woman guest". Only worry, reference to sportswear look, a phrase to be retired to same bin as Anne Klein blazers and Talbots slacks.

Will report track-side with photos.

C