Dress Code for the Races
Races season isn’t just about the horses, the champagne, or the little flutter on the side - it’s all about the outfit.
Whether you’re off to the Grand National at Aintree, Cheltenham Festival, or the chicest event of the year at Ascot, dressing for the races is a fine art, so your look needs to balance elegance with just the right amount of fun. So, grab your fascinator and let’s talk race-day style.
Grand National
For your Grand National look, dress to the nines and go bright and bold. It’s a sophisticated affair, but don’t be afraid to have some fun with your outfit! The event requires formal dress, so we’d go for either a jumpsuit or your best dress, and maybe even a blazer and a statement headband to top it all off. Our Grand National outfit recommendation? We love this green sleeveless longline waistcoat jumpsuit. We’d add a mini tote cross body bag, a pair of bow heeled sandals and a cream oversized blazer for a smart sign-off.
Cheltenham
Get ready for Cheltenham with a sharp, smart and perfectly tailored outfit ensemble. You’ll want to strike the perfect balance between looking polished, and ready for a day spent outdoors in unpredictable British weather. We think this belted trench coat checks all the boxes. Add some faux-leather shorts, a blue oversized shirt and a pair of cream sling-back court heeled shoes to make your races outfit an odds-on favourite.
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Ascot
The fashion Olympics of the racing world, Ascot is the event that turns heads with a strict dress code. Racegoers should don their summer occasionwear, but each enclosure has its own dress code, so make sure you check beforehand! Our pick is this pink floral maxi dress, paired with a gold metal clutch bag, gold sling-back platform sandals, and crystal drop flower earrings for eye-catching sparkle.
