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Racing Fashion Weekly

You are invited · Sat 24 July 2027

Gowran Park Ladies Day

Gowran Park Racecourse, Gowran, Ireland

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Kilkenny's summer fashion day: 'people dress to impress on the day as there are prizes to be won'.

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Formal
Millinery
expected
Season
Summer

Women

Club wording (read 12-13 Nov 2026): no formal dress policy. Main Enclosure: casual clothing is the norm, including tailored shorts and cropped trousers; moderate fancy dress is allowed if not offensive. On Ladies Day people dress to impress because there are prizes.

Encouraged

  • casual clothing; tailored shorts and cropped trousers are fine

Leave at home

  • offensive fancy dress

Men

Club wording (read 12-13 Nov 2026): no formal dress policy. Main Enclosure: casual clothing is the norm, including tailored shorts and cropped trousers; moderate fancy dress is allowed if not offensive. On Ladies Day people dress to impress because there are prizes.

Encouraged

  • casual clothing; tailored shorts and cropped trousers are fine

Leave at home

  • offensive fancy dress

Outfits built to this dress code

What to wear to Gowran Park

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

See the outfits

Weather

Typically 13-20 C; sunshine and sudden showers both likely. (General climate norm, not from a club page.)

where you are standing

Enclosure by enclosure

Hospitality Suite & Clubhouse

Gowran Park 'Race Day Style' page, read 12-13 Nov 2026.

Women

Smart casual is mandatory. Wear what is comfortable; it need not be overly formal, though many guests dress up.

Men

Smart casual is mandatory. Collared shirt. Jacket and tie optional (many wear them on big days). Tailored shorts acceptable. No ripped jeans, collarless shirts or beachwear. Moderate fancy dress allowed.

Main Enclosure

Moderate, inoffensive fancy dress allowed; if unsure phone the course (056-7726225).

Women

Casual is the norm; tailored shorts and cropped trousers fine.

Men

Casual is the norm; tailored shorts fine.

Fashions on the Field

  • Best Dressed (2026): top prize two nights B&B with an evening meal at Lyrath Estate Hotel, a EUR 1,000 gift card for MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre and a courtesy car for a weekend from Bolands Mazda Carlow. Guest judge: stylist Marietta Doran.

Check the official details before you go: gowranpark.ie ↗

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