In keeping with tradition, celebrants of Cherwell Day must observe a dress code, the basic description of which is ‘summer formal’ and the basic idea of which will be familiar from such things as the Henley Royal Regatta and Three Men in a Boat.
Suggested Attire
Gentlemen
Blazer and/or waistcoat; shirt; tie, bow-tie or cravat; trousers.
Straw boater hats (or similar) are customary.
Ladies
Summer dress or skirt.
It is customary, but not required, for ladies to wear hats.
General
When punting or playing croquet, blazers may be removed and sleeves rolled up.
When punting at least one punter must wear a straw boater hat. Straw boaters may be borrowed from the Punt Admiral on the day.
No jeans, trainers, shorts, or business suits may be worn at any time during Cherwell Day celebrations.
Academic gowns must be worn at drinks and dinner by all academic members of the University.