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Racing Fashion Weekly

You are invited · Sun 22 Nov 2026

Colonial Cup

Springdale Race Course, Camden, United States

The autumn sister to the Carolina Cup (51st running of the Marion duPont Scott Colonial Cup): tweed, boots and fall colour.

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Smart
Millinery
encouraged
Season
Autumn

Women

Carolina Cup FAQ: 'There is no official dress code at the races. However, most women wear bright sundresses and hats, while men wear dress shirts, slacks and often a bright colored tie.' (read 2026-11-13)

Encouraged

  • bright sundress
  • hat

Men

No official dress code; men usually wear dress shirts, slacks and often a bright coloured tie.

Encouraged

  • dress shirt
  • slacks
  • bright tie or bow tie

Styling notes

Fall version of Camden style: tweed, corduroy, boots, felt hats.

Weather

Camden in late November: about 6-18 C.

Fashions on the Field

  • Best dressed and best hat competition 'held each year' (per the Carolina Cup Racing Association FAQ; categories and prizes not published)

Check the official details before you go: carolinacup.org ↗

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