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Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
ParisLongchamp, Paris
Parisian Chic – refined and elegant, hats encouraged
You are invited · Sat 24 Oct 2026
Ladbrokes Cox Plate (at Flemington)
Flemington Racecourse, Australia
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Women: Formal dresses, elegant outfits; fascinators encouraged. Men: Collar and tie mandatory in Members areas; tailored trousers and suit coat or sports coat. Millinery: Fascinators and hats encouraged. Style: Spring racing elegance, contemporary fashion, sophisticated styling
what to wear
The dress code
- Dress standard
- Formal
- Millinery
- encouraged
- Prize money
- Not specified for 2026 location
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
Formal enclosures
Formal dresses, elegant outfits; fascinators encouraged
General admission
Collar and tie mandatory in Members areas; tailored trousers and suit coat or sports coat
Styling notes
Spring racing elegance, contemporary fashion, sophisticated styling
Weather
Late October - 15-22°C. Variable Melbourne spring weather, layers essential.
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
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