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Racing Fashion Weekly

You are invited · Sat 24 Jan 2026

TAB Karaka Millions

Ellerslie Racecourse, New Zealand

Women: Cocktail-style attire suitable for twilight event; daring styles like backless dresses, unique silhouettes, and fearless patterns; open-toed shoes. Men: Collared shirts in hospitality precincts; navy suit as base with statement tie or bold accessories; can add contrasting waistcoat. Millinery: Hair accessories such as headbands, bows, or clips; bejewelled clips or oversized bows instead of large traditional hats; optional rather than compulsory. Style: High-energy cocktail party vibe for summer evening; glitz, glamour, and bold colors; sparkles and matching makeup; sunglasses for summer heat

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Smart
Millinery
encouraged
Prize money
$500 Tan In The City package; $49 spot prize tan available

Women

Men

Formal enclosures

Cocktail-style attire suitable for twilight event; daring styles like backless dresses, unique silhouettes, and fearless patterns; open-toed shoes

General admission

Collared shirts in hospitality precincts; navy suit as base with statement tie or bold accessories; can add contrasting waistcoat

Styling notes

High-energy cocktail party vibe for summer evening; glitz, glamour, and bold colors; sparkles and matching makeup; sunglasses for summer heat

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

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