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Racing Fashion Weekly

You are invited · Thu 17 June 2027

Ripon Ladies' Day

Ripon Racecourse, Ripon, United Kingdom

The 'Garden Racecourse' Ladies' Day; smart attire and hats.

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Smart
Millinery
expected
Season
Summer

Women

Paddock / Course Enclosures: no formal dress code; dress with taste and decency. Fancy dress allowed if not offensive.

Encouraged

  • Smart attire and hats on Ladies' Day

Leave at home

  • Bare chests
  • Offensive messages on clothing

Men

Paddock / Course Enclosures: no formal dress code.

Leave at home

  • Bare chests
  • Offensive messages on clothing

Outfits built to this dress code

What to wear to Ripon Ladies' Day

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

See the outfits

Styling notes

Walking on grass: wedges or block heels.

Weather

Typically 11-20°C; mild to warm, long daylight, showers possible. (General UK climate guide, not from the club.)

where you are standing

Enclosure by enclosure

Club Enclosure

Applies to all ages. Day involves walking on grass.

Women

Dress smartly (no suit-and-tie requirement): blouses, dresses, skirts, trousers, tailored shorts, smart jeans with no rips, tears or fraying. Smart shoes or smart trainers.

Required

  • Smart clothing

Leave at home

  • T-shirts
  • Sportswear
  • Football shirts
  • Sports trainers

Men

Dress smartly: shirts, trousers, tailored shorts, smart un-ripped jeans; smart shoes or smart trainers. Polo shirts permitted when the forecast is sunny and warm.

Required

  • Smart clothing

Leave at home

  • T-shirts
  • Sportswear
  • Football shirts
  • Sports trainers

Fashions on the Field

  • Best Dressed Lady
  • Best Hat
  • Best Dressed Gent
  • (organiser Ripon Racecourse; prizes 'really exciting', not valued)

Check the official details before you go: ripon-races.co.uk ↗

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