thread - what to wear to dressage schooling show?

thread - what to wear to dressage schooling show?
We are considering going to a dressage schooling show in October.
It's supposedly a "BIG" schooling show, as in big deal. I wouldn't
know big from small. At least we have an English saddle... I don't
think they'd let us ride in our western saddles. ;-) We don't have
an English bridle though - do we need a cavesson? We already use
snaffle bits but on western headstalls.
The show premium says they go by USA Equestrian rules. It says polos
or boots are OK so I guess that means not required?
What if I don't want to cut, pull or braid manes? For a schooling
show does it matter?
Now for the humans... It says "English attire, formal or casual,
helmet and boots required". I don't care at all about being
fashionable, I just don't want to be disqualified. :-) So, can we
wear Ariat Terrains or are those not English enough? I assume we need
breeches - is tan OK or does it matter? Can we wear a tee shirt type
top? I mean, what actually constitutes casual English attire? ...

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