Short Sleeves In The Showring?

[Elise+Hudson]

Getting ready for my first show in almost 12 months and I was wondering what the current thoughts/fashion is for wearing short sleeves in the showring as compared with a jacket.

I have two possibilities for the shows this weekend -

Purple suit (have worn this the last 2 years at the specialty, but I do love this suit)

Or a navy and black patterned peplum top with a black skirt

Thoughts? Am I better to be safe and pull out some other jackets for the weekend (international judges) or can I wear something with short sleeves?

[Bjelkier]

Wear whatever you're more comfortable in and what suits the weather best IMO.

Both look lovely.

[Dogsfevr]

You can wear what ever length you like but the blue top looks very dull in the photo's & the black skirts may blend into her black spots .

[dotdashdot]

I normally always bring a jacket (unless I forget it) but I have gone in with no sleeves (peplum top and a dress) when it was stinking hot.

I've just bought a skirt suit that has short sleeves, it still looks smart but I won't get so hot.

If I were you, I would go with what is most comfortable for you.

[Blakbelgian]

Wear what you are comfy in.

Summer I usually have short sleeves.

occasionally in winter I have worn a jumper as it was freezing.

BB

[rebelsquest]

Wear whatever you are comfortable in, in summer I regularly show in dresses with small cap sleeves. If you show in something you are most comfortable in, I find that can transfer down the lead to the dog, rather than if you go into the ring uncomfortable about what you are wearing.

I do love the purple suit though

[Christina]

Thing with that purple suit is that it makes me look at you instead of the dog.

Fabulous colour.

[Elise+Hudson]

Ended up going with the short sleeved option which I was very thankful for given how hot it turned out to be!

I do love my purple suit too, will still bring it out for the special shows I think!

[denali]

Hudson is just so handsome :)