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You are invited · Mon 27 July 2026
Galway Races Summer Festival
Galway Racecourse (Ballybrit), Ireland
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Women: Fashion-forward attire encouraged. Men: Smart casual advised. Millinery: Hats encouraged, especially on Mad Hatters Day. Style: Colorful and lively fashion
what to wear
The dress code
- Dress standard
- Smart
- Millinery
- encouraged
- Prize money
- €10,000 (Best Dressed Lady), €3,000 (Best Hat/Headpiece)
Women
Ireland biggest racing festival. Mix of glamour and Irish charm.
Required
- Smart racing attire
Encouraged
- Statement millinery
- Colourful styling
- Irish designers
Leave at home
- Very casual wear
Men
Smart casual to formal.
Required
- Smart casual minimum
Encouraged
- Suit
- Smart separates
Leave at home
- Very casual wear
Formal enclosures
Fashion-forward attire encouraged
General admission
Smart casual advised
Styling notes
Colorful and lively fashion
Weather
Late July/August - 16-20°C. Irish summer, rain always possible.
Fashions on the Field
- Best Dressed Lady (Ladies Day - Thursday)
- Best Hat/Headpiece
Check the official details before you go: galwayraces.com ↗
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
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