flagshipSun 4 Oct 2026
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
ParisLongchamp, Paris
Parisian Chic – refined and elegant, hats encouraged
You are invited · Sat 2 May 2026
SA Derby Day
Morphettville Racecourse, Adelaide, Australia
flagshipHats required
Major Group 1 day. Formal racing attire with structured millinery and tailored ensembles.
Theme colours
- black
- white
what to wear
The dress code
- Dress standard
- Black Tie / Morning Dress
- Millinery
- required
- Season
- Autumn
- Prize money
- Group 1 SA Derby $1M, Group 3 Queen Elizabeth II Cup
Women
Black and white theme day. Monochrome elegance with sophisticated millinery.
Required
- Black and white attire
- Fascinator or hat
- Elegant footwear
Encouraged
- High-contrast styling
- Architectural millinery
- Structured silhouettes
Leave at home
- Colour (theme is black & white)
- Casual wear
- Denim
Men
Black and white formal attire. Morning suit or dark suit preferred.
Required
- Black or charcoal suit
- White shirt
- Black tie
- Polished shoes
Encouraged
- Morning suit
- Top hat (The Birdcage)
- White pocket square
Leave at home
- Coloured suits
- Casual wear
- Brown shoes
Weather
Early November - typically 16-20°C. Classic spring racing conditions. Light jacket recommended for evening.
Part of
Adelaide Autumn Carnival
Mon 9 Mar 2026 to Sat 9 May 2026 · Morphettville Racecourse
South Australia's feature racing spanning the Adelaide Cup public holiday through to the Group 1 Goodwood.
Adelaide Cup Day is a public holiday with relaxed but elegant styling. March weather (22-26°C) suits lightweight fabrics—think flowing dresses, linen suits, and straw or sinamay hats. Group 1 days call for more formal attire.
Fabrics: Lightweight fabrics, linen suits, straw/sinamay hats transitioning to structured millinery
- florals
- relaxed elegance
- spring-like colours
- public holiday
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
save the date
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Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne
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Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Day
Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne
Major Group 1 day leading into Melbourne Cup Carnival. Spring elegance with sophisticated millinery.
