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Racing Fashion Weekly

Date to be announced · first Sunday of July (2026: 5 July; 2024: 7 July)

Gala Derby

Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Warsaw, Poland

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Warsaw's Derby gala: PAP reports 'suknie i fascynatory, marynarki i kaszkiety' (gowns and fascinators, jackets and flat caps), a racing-style zone, a fashion show and the final of the racing style contest.

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Formal
Millinery
expected
Season
Summer

Women

Tor Służewiec: no formal dress code in the public zone, but visitors are encouraged to add racing touches such as a hat, toque or fascinator. A binding code applies only in the VIP and Komfort zones.

Encouraged

  • Hat, toque or fascinator

Men

No formal dress code in the public zone. In VIP and Komfort: shirt, elegant trousers, proper shoes.

Encouraged

  • Jacket
  • Hat or flat cap

Outfits built to this dress code

What to wear to Tor Służewiec

5 outfits for women and men, with the reason each one passes.

See the outfits

Styling notes

1920s-inflected elegance suits the Art Deco stands: midi dress with sleeves, hat, closed shoes.

Weather

About 14–25°C.

History

2026 was the 82nd Derby (PAP).

where you are standing

Enclosure by enclosure

VIP and Komfort zones

The only zones with an official dress code.

Women

Dress must cover the shoulders and reach at least past the knee; or an elegant jumpsuit or trouser suit. Headwear (hat, fascinator or toque) is described as essential. Elegant shoes, preferably closed-toe.

Men

Shirt is the basis; elegant, well-cut trousers; shoes to match. No short-sleeved T-shirts, shorts, trainers, sandals or flip-flops. Jacket and waistcoat recommended; classic hat or flat cap.

Public zone

'Polecamy ubrać się tak, aby w pełni poczuć atmosferę wyścigów konnych.'

Women

No formal dress code; a hat, toque or fascinator is recommended.

Men

No formal dress code.

Fashions on the Field

  • Konkurs na stylizację wyścigową (racing style contest) – final at 17:05 after the Derby in 2026; categories as at Wielka Warszawska not confirmed for this day

Check the official details before you go: torsluzewiec.pl ↗

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