What to Wear to Burghley Horse Trials

What to Wear to Burghley Horse Trials: Women's Country Outfit Inspiration
Heading to the Burghley Horse Trials this September? If you’re wondering what to wear to Burghley, we’ve put together four effortlessly stylish women’s outfits to inspire your countryside wardrobe.

From classic country layers and heritage-inspired pieces to feminine dresses and smart accessories, these looks bring together some of our favourite brands, including Vilagallo, Fairfax & Favor, Holland Cooper and Barbour.

Whether you’re spending the day watching the action, exploring the shopping stands or enjoying lunch with friends, the key to a great Burghley outfit is finding the balance between style, comfort and practicality.

The Classic Burghley Look
For a polished take on classic country style, start with a statement shirt and add timeless tailoring-inspired layers.

The Look
Vilagallo Niki Check Bow Shirt — £129
Fairfax & Favor Eliza Single Breasted Herringbone Gilet — £345
Mos Mosh Carla Naomi Deluxe Jeans — £119
Fairfax & Favor Kimberley Heeled Boots — £415
Hicks & Brown Bronze Feather Suffolk Fedora — £115

The Smart Country Look

A crisp Oxford shirt, tailored jodhpur jeans, and a sculpted fleece gilet deliver a crisp, elevated aesthetic that easily navigates both the ringside and trade stands.

The Look
Fairfax & Favor Agnes Fleece Gilet — £135
Holland Cooper Oxford Shirt — £79
Holland Cooper Jodhpur Jeans — £99
Fairfax & Favor Alexandra Leather Trainers — £145
Holland Cooper Francesca Hat — £69

The Effortless Country Dress

For an easy one-piece outfit, a country-inspired dress is a great choice.
The Holland Cooper Smock Dress combines an effortlessly feminine silhouette with the relaxed feel that makes country dressing so appealing.

The Look
Holland Cooper Smock Dress — £179

The Barbour Look

For a more relaxed take on Burghley style, pair the Barbour Gianna Midi Dress with the Barbour Gabby Overshirt. The combination creates an easy, wearable look that feels perfectly at home in the countryside.
Complete the outfit with the Barbour Mowbray Mid Wellies — practical footwear for spending the day outdoors while still keeping the look polished.
This is country dressing at its most effortless: comfortable, practical and easy to wear.

The Look
Barbour Gianna Midi Dress — £149
Barbour Gabby Overshirt — £115
Barbour Mowbray Mid Wellies — £79.95

We’ll be at Burghley Horse Trials from Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th September, bringing some of our favourite country clothing, footwear and accessories with us.
You'll find the Coes and Golding stand at C7, where you can discover the latest collections from some of the brands featured in our Burghley outfit inspiration.