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Racing Fashion Weekly

You are invited · Sat 6 June 2026

Belmont Stakes

Saratoga Race Course, United States

flagship

Women: Premium/Box Seats: Elaborate dresses, heels, wedges, sandals, statement bags, full glam makeup. Casual areas: Sundresses or jumpsuits in summery colors/prints, functional bags, comfortable footwear (sandals, sneakers, flats, wedges).. Men: Premium/Box Seats (Elevated): Properly fitting jacket or blazer, collared button-down shirt, tailored trousers/slacks, formal shoes (loafers, Derbys, Oxfords). Ties optional but encouraged. Casual areas: Short-sleeve button-downs, polos, chino shorts, khakis, sneakers, loafers, boat shoes.. Millinery: Premium areas: Fascinators or statement hats as centerpiece of outfit. Men may optionally wear Panama hats, fedoras, or smart headwear. Casual areas: Optional.. Style: Bright colors, flowy fabrics, lighter/vibrant tones for men's suits, pocket squares, designer watches. Extravagant prints, bold patterns, focus on breathability and comfort in casual areas.

Belmont Stakes

Theme colours

  • white carnation
  • navy
  • classic

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Formal
Millinery
encouraged

Women

Test of the Champion. New York racing sophistication.

Required

  • Elegant day wear
  • Smart footwear

Encouraged

  • Statement millinery
  • Carnation theme
  • Classic elegance

Leave at home

  • Casual wear

Men

New York formal. Sophisticated styling.

Required

  • Suit or smart separates
  • Dress shirt
  • Leather shoes

Encouraged

  • Tie
  • Quality tailoring

Leave at home

  • Casual wear
  • Jeans

Formal enclosures

Premium/Box Seats: Elaborate dresses, heels, wedges, sandals, statement bags, full glam makeup. Casual areas: Sundresses or jumpsuits in summery colors/prints, functional bags, comfortable footwear (sandals, sneakers, flats, wedges).

General admission

Premium/Box Seats (Elevated): Properly fitting jacket or blazer, collared button-down shirt, tailored trousers/slacks, formal shoes (loafers, Derbys, Oxfords). Ties optional but encouraged. Casual areas: Short-sleeve button-downs, polos, chino shorts, khakis, sneakers, loafers, boat shoes.

Styling notes

Bright colors, flowy fabrics, lighter/vibrant tones for men's suits, pocket squares, designer watches. Extravagant prints, bold patterns, focus on breathability and comfort in casual areas.

Weather

June in New York - 22-28°C. Warm early summer conditions.

Enclosures

  • Premium Hospitality/Box Seats
  • Clubhouse
  • Backyard/Apron/Grandstand

Check the official details before you go: nyra.com ↗

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