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Racing Fashion Weekly

You are invited · Sat 21 Feb 2026

New Zealand Oaks

Ellerslie Racecourse, New Zealand

Women: Classy, flattering, well-cut dresses in eye-catching colors, length no shorter than just above the knee with open-toed shoes. Men: Suits, tailored shirts, ties, and quality footwear. Millinery: High-end headpieces and elaborate designs appropriate for Group 1 race. Style: Premier Days styling; refined tailoring and eye-catching colors

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Smart
Millinery
encouraged

Women

Men

Formal enclosures

Classy, flattering, well-cut dresses in eye-catching colors, length no shorter than just above the knee with open-toed shoes

General admission

Suits, tailored shirts, ties, and quality footwear

Styling notes

Premier Days styling; refined tailoring and eye-catching colors

Check the official details before you go: nztr.co.nz ↗

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