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Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
ParisLongchamp, Paris
Parisian Chic – refined and elegant, hats encouraged
You are invited · Sat 25 Oct 2025
Cox Plate
Moonee Valley, VIC, Australia
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Sophisticated spring cocktail style; tailored dresses and millinery
what to wear
The dress code
- Dress standard
- Formal
- Millinery
- encouraged
- Season
- Spring
Women
Weight-for-age championship at The Valley. Sophisticated spring racing style.
Required
- Smart racing attire
- Elegant footwear
Encouraged
- Statement millinery
- Spring colours
- Elegant separates
Leave at home
- Denim
- Thongs
- Activewear
Men
Smart casual to formal. The Valley atmosphere.
Required
- Collared shirt
- Tailored pants
- Enclosed shoes
Encouraged
- Blazer or suit
- Tie
- Classic style
Leave at home
- Shorts
- Thongs
- Singlets
Weather
Late October - 15-22°C. Variable Melbourne spring weather, layers essential.
History
The 2026 Cox Plate will be historic as it will be the first time the race has been run at a different track (Flemington) due to The Valley Racecourse being closed for redevelopment for at least 21 months from November 2025. This marks the first time in the race's history it will not be held at Moonee Valley.
Check the official details before you go: vrc.com.au ↗
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
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Caulfield Guineas Day
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Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Day
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Major Group 1 day leading into Melbourne Cup Carnival. Spring elegance with sophisticated millinery.
