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Royal Henley Regatta racegoers finally show off their summer ensembles after days of rain (but still have their umbrellas at the ready!)... as final day of rowing event kicks off

Daily Mail Online 2024/10/5

Rainbow jumpsuits, floral sundresses - and a dazzling selection of rowing blazers - were on display as the final day of the prestigious Henley regatta has kicked off.

The rowing event, which was established in 1839, takes place every year and sees teams compete in more than 300 races along the river in Oxfordshire.

Attendees, finally excited to show off their ensembles after days of rain and cloudy skies, modelled sophisticated summer looks which included fascinators, straw hats and trendy sunglasses.

Earlier this week, the bad weather dampened spirits at the event as warnings of weekend downpours have been issued for the UK.

Henley guests on the River Thames were spotted in waterproof ponchos and umbrellas as they scrabbled to find places to let their hoods down.

Rainbow jumpsuits, floral sundresses - and a dazzling selection of rowing blazers - were on display as the final day of the prestigious Henley regatta has kicked off
Rainbow jumpsuits, floral sundresses - and a dazzling selection of rowing blazers - were on display as the final day of the prestigious Henley regatta has kicked off

However, the skies looked to be more forgiving today, giving guests a chance to show off their stylings.

Two women were spotted wearing matching floral dresses - one pink one blue - with cream blazers.

Another was spotted in a striking blue floral frock, with a striped jacket and ornate floral headpiece. 

Elsewhere a guest struck a colourful note with a matching knitted rainbow jumper and trousers, teamed with a beaded necklace and bright orange umbrella.

Many of the men opted for dapper sophisticated looks with jeans, a shirt and tie, and a chic rowing blazer on top.

In 2021 it was announced that women would be allowed to wear trousers to the Henley Royal Regatta for the first time since it was established in 1839.

The long-standing sartorial rules - which asked for over-the-knee skirts and no trousers, and a blazer or smart jacket - crumbled under pressure from campaigners who branded the former dress code 'symbolic of an era when women couldn't compete and were just there to look pretty'.

The rowing event, which was established in 1839, takes place every year and sees teams compete in more than 300 races along the river in Oxfordshire
The rowing event, which was established in 1839, takes place every year and sees teams compete in more than 300 races along the river in Oxfordshire
Attendees, finally excited to show off their ensembles after day of rain and cloudy skies, modelled sophisticated summer looks which included fascinators, straw hats and trendy sunglasses
Attendees, finally excited to show off their ensembles after day of rain and cloudy skies, modelled sophisticated summer looks which included fascinators, straw hats and trendy sunglasses
Earlier this week, the bad weather dampened spirits at the event as warnings of weekend downpours have been issued for the UK
Earlier this week, the bad weather dampened spirits at the event as warnings of weekend downpours have been issued for the UK
Earlier this week, Henley guests on the River Thames were spotted in waterproof ponchos and umbrellas as they scrabbled to find places to let their hoods down
Earlier this week, Henley guests on the River Thames were spotted in waterproof ponchos and umbrellas as they scrabbled to find places to let their hoods down
However, the skies looked to be more forgiving today, giving guests a chance to show off their stylings
However, the skies looked to be more forgiving today, giving guests a chance to show off their stylings
One attendee sported a sunny yellow dress
Many of the guests in attendance showed off their summery fashion in sundresses teamed with cream blazers or coats
Another accessorised with a headpiece
One woman at the Regatta teamed her dusky white dress with a striped blue blazer, adorned with red trim
One woman at the Regatta teamed her dusky white dress with a striped blue blazer, adorned with red trim
Elsewhere, two racegoers went for bold patterned looks with a striped frock and a floral print skirt
Elsewhere, two racegoers went for bold patterned looks with a striped frock and a floral print skirt
The popular sporting event, which was established in 1839, comes hand-in-hand with a day of picnics and drinking
The popular sporting event, which was established in 1839, comes hand-in-hand with a day of picnics and drinking
Teams compete in over 300 races of an international standard on the Thames, which can include Olympic rowers as well as crews new to the event
Teams compete in over 300 races of an international standard on the Thames, which can include Olympic rowers as well as crews new to the event
It was first staged in 1839 and has been held annually every year since, except during the two World Wars and 2020 due to Covid-19
It was first staged in 1839 and has been held annually every year since, except during the two World Wars and 2020 due to Covid-19
Pictured: one group showed off their ensemble in a snap. Depending on the day you attend, daily admission prices range between £34 - £56 per person
Pictured: one group showed off their ensemble in a snap. Depending on the day you attend, daily admission prices range between £34 - £56 per person
Guests often opt for bold and striking colours - which complement the ones on their rowing blazer
Guests often opt for bold and striking colours - which complement the ones on their rowing blazer
One racegoer teamed her striking red blazer with a floral dress
Another went for a more casual summery frock
The 2024 Regatta will be raced over six days from Tuesday, 2 July to Sunday, 7 July. Racing is expected to finish at around 19:30 each day, except on Sunday when the last race will be at 16:30. Pictured, two attendees at the Regatta today

The popular sporting event, which was established in 1839, comes hand-in-hand with a day of picnics and drinking.

Teams compete in over 300 races of an international standard on the Thames, which can include Olympic rowers as well as crews new to the event.

It was first staged in 1839 and has been held annually every year since, except during the two World Wars and 2020 due to Covid-19.  

The Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames.

Depending on the day you attend, daily admission prices range between £34 - £56 per person.

The 2024 Regatta will be raced over six days from Tuesday, 2 July to Sunday, 7 July. Racing is expected to finish at around 19:30 each day, except on Sunday when the last race will be at 16:30.

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