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You are invited · Fri 6 Aug 2027

Musselburgh Ladies Day

Musselburgh Racecourse, Musselburgh, United Kingdom

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Scotland's best-known Ladies Day: co-ords, bright tonal looks and big hats on the Style Awards stage.

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Formal
Millinery
expected
Season
Summer

Women

"Generally there is no particular dress code at Musselburgh Racecourse." Dress for the weather; all public walk areas are paved so any footwear works. On Ladies Day racegoers dress up to compete for best outfit and best hat.

Encouraged

  • Dress to impress on Ladies Day; hat or fascinator

Men

No particular dress code; dress for the weather.

Encouraged

  • Suit on Ladies Day (there is a Best Suit Award)

Outfits built to this dress code

What to wear to Musselburgh Ladies Day

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

See the outfits

Styling notes

All public areas are paved, so stilettos are fine. Judges' tips: one focal point, colour over size, wedges or block heels for comfort.

Weather

Typically 12-20°C; warm; showers possible. (General UK climate guide, not from the club.)

Fashions on the Field

  • Style Awards (organiser Musselburgh Racecourse; partner Champagne Pommery; 2026: 'over £4,000 in prestigious fashion prizes'; 2024: first prize 'worth over £5,000' incl. a trip to Pommery in France, in partnership with Tiger Lily Boutique)
  • Best Hat Award (hats judged by milliner Sally-Ann Provan in 2024)
  • Best Suit Award (2026, sponsor Slater Menswear): 1st £500 voucher, 2nd £250, 3rd £150
  • Three heats and a Grand Finale; criteria: coordinated outfit, elegance and polish, individual style cohesive 'from hairstyle to handbag', confidence; hat should complement without overpowering

Check the official details before you go: musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk ↗

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