flagshipSun 4 Oct 2026
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
ParisLongchamp, Paris
Parisian Chic – refined and elegant, hats encouraged
You are invited · Sat 9 May 2026
The Goodwood
Morphettville Racecourse, Adelaide, Australia
flagshipHats required
Season finale Group 1 day. Formal racing attire with autumn elegance.
Theme colours
- summer pastels
- florals
- white
- blue
what to wear
The dress code
- Dress standard
- Formal
- Millinery
- required
- Season
- Autumn
- Prize money
- Group 1 The Goodwood 1200m $1M
Women
Summer racing on the Sussex Downs. Elegant garden party meets racing glamour.
Required
- Elegant day dress
- Hat (Richmond Enclosure)
- Appropriate footwear
Encouraged
- Summer florals
- Statement millinery
- Elegant prints
Leave at home
- Casual wear
- Very short hemlines
Men
Summer formal. Morning dress in Richmond Enclosure.
Required
- Suit or morning dress (Richmond)
- Collared shirt
- Tie
- Smart shoes
Encouraged
- Top hat (Richmond)
- Light summer suit
- Quality accessories
Leave at home
- Casual wear
- Shorts
- Trainers
Weather
Late July/August - 20-26°C. Warmest British racing. Sun protection important.
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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