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Racing Fashion Weekly

You are invited · Thu 1 Jan 2026

SkyCity New Year's Day Races

Ellerslie Racecourse, New Zealand

Women: Classy, flattering, well-cut dresses in eye-catching colors, length no shorter than just above the knee; open-toed shoes. Men: Suits, tailored shirts, ties, and quality footwear for hospitality areas. Millinery: High-end headpieces and elaborate designs for Premier Days. Style: Eye-catching colors, floral and summery themes, fascinators, and refined tailoring

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; open-toed shoes

General admission

Suits, tailored shirts, ties, and quality footwear for hospitality areas

Styling notes

Eye-catching colors, floral and summery themes, fascinators, and refined tailoring

Enclosures

  • General Admission
  • Hospitality Precincts

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

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