Skip to content

Next up: Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Day, Sat 17 Oct

Racing Fashion Weekly

You are invited · Sat 16 May 2026

Preakness Stakes

Pimlico Race Course, Maryland, United States

flagship

Maryland Pride – black, yellow, red theme on Black-Eyed Susan Day

Preakness Stakes

Theme colours

  • black
  • gold
  • orange
  • yellow

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Formal
Millinery
encouraged

Women

Second jewel of Triple Crown. Baltimore racing tradition.

Required

  • Smart racing attire
  • Elegant footwear

Encouraged

  • Statement hat
  • Black-eyed Susan theme
  • Orange and yellow

Leave at home

  • Casual wear

Men

Smart formal racing style.

Required

  • Suit or sports coat
  • Collared shirt
  • Dress shoes

Encouraged

  • Bright pocket square
  • Summer suit

Leave at home

  • Casual wear
  • Jeans

Weather

Mid-May Baltimore - 20-28°C. Warm and potentially humid.

Check the official details before you go: preakness.com ↗

for the day

Shop the look

save the date

Coming up

  • majorSat 10 Oct 2026

    Caulfield Guineas Day

    Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne

    Melbourne spring carnival begins. Sophisticated spring elegance with statement millinery.

  • flagshipSat 17 Oct 2026

    Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Day

    Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne

    Major Group 1 day leading into Melbourne Cup Carnival. Spring elegance with sophisticated millinery.

All racing events