On Saturday, a parade of pretty young New Yorkers hopped over to Liberty State Park for a Champagne-soaked game of polo. Many came to the fifth annual Veuve Clicquot Classic to flaunt their finery, wearing everything from period-inspired outfits to custom millinery — and maybe take in a bit of the high-society sport.
“I use this [vintage parasol] every day when it’s sunny. It just happens that today it fits in!” says 27-year-old chemist Christine Yang.
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“I wanted to wear something really sweet,” says consultant Jennifer Neuman, 27, in an Abaeté dress. Mission accomplished!
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“I always go for a ’30s-inspired silhouette, and where better to do vintage than here?” asks 29-year-old photographer Jamie Beck, cool in a white Ralph Lauren frock.
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Melissa Waugh, a 29-year-old student of Chinese medicine, says her H&M dress was a game-day decision. “I went to an all-night dance party, so I had just an hour to get ready,” says the Murray Hill resident.
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“You have to have fun,” Peche Di, 24, purrs in a Dolce & Gabbana dress and a Veuve Clicquot-inspired hat from Dorothy Palmer.
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Pippa Middleton look-alike Britt Larson urged her mother to send a vintage headpiece from Minnesota for the event. “My friends and I stressed for a few days about what we were going to wear,” says the 25-year-old graphic designer.
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J.Crew designer Chelsea Claridge, 26, adopted a ’20s theme with her Aritzia slip dress and J.Crew baubles.
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J.Crew baubles
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“I just wanted to wear a splash of white,” says 23-year-old Lara Barak, who works at Sotheby’s.
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A walking billboard for Donna Karan, the fashion house publicist, Jenna Blackwell wore their poppy print from head to toe as she ogled well dressed polo fans. “We can’t even see the polo match, but we’re just watching the people,” says Blackwell, 28.
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“I wear a suit and a pocket square every day,” says Trevor Croop, who is head of social media for Wyndham Hotels. “There are a lot of dos and don’ts here,” says the 27-year-old in a Zara linen suit.
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Registered nurse Junior Nelson did summer sleek on a budget. “This suit is from H&M and my shoes from Aldo,” crows the 30-year-old.
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“This is the one day that you can mix things up and make an effort,” says Connor Matzinger in a J. Crew shirt and Tommy Hilfiger bowtie.
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Health educator Francois Fluerentin, 47 mixes and matches pinky hues and prints with ease. “Ever since I was 11, I liked to dress up,” says the Park Slope resident.
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Kanye West doppelganger Darian Hall sports a Club Monaco jacket, Zara top and chambray trousers. “Last year, I wore a plaid jacket, and this year I’m a little more nautical,” says the 31-year-old medical device salesman.
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Despite 25-year-old Pablo Ramos’ bespoke duds from his native, Spain he insists he’s not fussy in his approach to clothes. “I’m casual. I don’t think about getting dressed.”
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Handsome speech pathologist Jason Andrew says his school days in London gave him a taste for dapper duds. “Whenever I go out, this is how I dress,” says the 26-year-old in Ralph Lauren Purple Label.
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