flagshipSun 4 Oct 2026
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
ParisLongchamp, Paris
Parisian Chic – refined and elegant, hats encouraged
You are invited · Sun 8 Mar 2026
Black Opal Stakes Day
Thoroughbred Park, Canberra, Australia
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ACT's premier race day. Smart autumn racing attire with fascinators and hats encouraged. Tailored suits for men.
what to wear
The dress code
- Dress standard
- Formal
- Millinery
- encouraged
- Season
- Autumn
- Prize money
- Group 3 Black Opal Stakes $200,000, Listed Canberra Cup, Canberra Guineas
Women
Family Day with smart casual elegance. More relaxed than Cup or Oaks.
Required
- Smart day wear
- Enclosed shoes
Encouraged
- Fascinator or hat
- Playful patterns
- Bright colours
- Family-friendly elegance
Leave at home
- Denim
- Thongs
- Activewear
- Casual shorts
Men
Smart casual to formal. Jacket recommended but not essential in GA.
Required
- Collared shirt
- Tailored trousers
- Enclosed shoes
Encouraged
- Sports jacket
- Tie optional
- Polished casual
Leave at home
- Shorts
- Thongs
- Singlets
Formal enclosures
Fascinators and hats encouraged. Tailored suits for men.
Styling notes
Evening cocktail party (Friday) requires cocktail attire—shorter hemlines acceptable.
Weather
Late November - typically 20-26°C. Warmer day, sun protection important.
for the day
Shop the look
Wendy Scully Millinery
Pink Pastel Texture Fabric Bandeau Headband
$410
Millinery By Mel
MBM5308
$265
Hello Curve
Meryl Plus Size Black Gold Midi Cocktail Dress
$329
Hello Curve
Elyn Plus Size Teal Off Shoulder Cocktail Dress
$269
Blue Bungalow
Alcatraz Beige Leather Slingback Mule
$129.95
Alias Mae
Parlez Black Leather
$229.95
Samantha Rose
Avera Bag
$75
Samantha Rose
Aloria Bag
$79
save the date
Coming up
majorSat 10 Oct 2026
Caulfield Guineas Day
Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne
Melbourne spring carnival begins. Sophisticated spring elegance with statement millinery.
flagshipSat 17 Oct 2026
Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Day
Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne
Major Group 1 day leading into Melbourne Cup Carnival. Spring elegance with sophisticated millinery.
