Elizabeth
Charleston

Best Suited Competition 2025

New Zealand

Dramatic lines and feminine shapes form a cohesive relationship between the suit, the woman and the wheelchair. Since becoming an ambulatory wheelchair user 18 months ago, there has been a learning curve on how to dress for the necessary comfort, safety and style fitting for the races. This outfit is all three things as well as being vibrant and delightfully fun.

Outfit

Fantastically pink DECJUBA pant suit with stripe detail. Laidlaw+Leeds waistcoat. Covington tuxedo shirt.

Shoes

Black platform shoes from Wittner

Millinery

Canotier hat created by Monika Neuhauser Millinery. The hat is hand blocked made from dupion silk. Lace covered trim finished with veiling.

Accessories

Checkered clutch from Cosgrove & Beasley, tuxedo shirt was a thrift shop find (was brand new and even came with metal studs that secure the button holes), black bow tie with pearl detail was gifted from a friend, black round earrings were sitting in the j

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