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Racing Fashion Weekly

You are invited · Sat 17 Oct 2026

Caulfield Cup

Caulfield Racecourse, Australia

flagship

Women: Formal dresses, skirts, or dress pants in Members Reserve; smart casual in general admission. Men: Jacket and tie mandatory in Members Reserve; smart casual in general admission. Millinery: Fascinators and hats encouraged. Style: Minimalistic fashion, classic sophistication, elegant styling

Caulfield Cup

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Formal
Millinery
encouraged
Prize money
Not specified

Women

Premier staying race. Spring racing elegance at Caulfield.

Required

  • Cocktail or day dress
  • Elegant footwear

Encouraged

  • Fascinators and hats
  • Jewel tones
  • Sophisticated styling

Leave at home

  • Denim
  • Thongs
  • Casual wear

Men

Smart racing attire.

Required

  • Collared shirt
  • Tailored trousers
  • Leather shoes

Encouraged

  • Suit
  • Tie
  • Quality accessories

Leave at home

  • Shorts
  • Thongs
  • Casual T-shirts

Formal enclosures

Formal dresses, skirts, or dress pants in Members Reserve; smart casual in general admission

General admission

Jacket and tie mandatory in Members Reserve; smart casual in general admission

Styling notes

Minimalistic fashion, classic sophistication, elegant styling

Weather

Mid-October Melbourne - 16-22°C. Typical spring conditions, bring layers.

Enclosures

  • Members Reserve
  • General Admission

Fashions on the Field

  • Style Stakes

Check the official details before you go: racenet.com.au ↗

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