United Kingdom · 5 outfits
What to wear to Ascot jumps racedays
Covers November to February.
Outfits built to the dress code as the racecourse states it, with the reason each one passes.
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King Edward VII Enclosure & Hospitality
Women
The dress code
Dress for a smart autumn/winter occasion; racegoers often opt for jackets, boots, coats, winter hats and seasonal millinery. No fancy dress, novelty attire or sportswear.
Outfit 1
Tweed coat and fedora
- Outerwear
- Belted tweed coat, calf length
- Suiting
- Fine-knit roll neck and wool midi skirt
- Headwear
- Felt fedora with feather pin
- Shoes
- Knee-high leather boots
- Accessories
- Leather gloves, cashmere scarf
Why it passes. Smart winter occasion; coat, boots and winter hat are the items Ascot lists.
On the day. 2-8°C, damp; boots handle soft ground.
What regulars wear. Ascot publishes a Jumps Season Lookbook each year.
Outfit 2
Tailored trouser suit
- Suiting
- Checked wool trouser suit
- Outerwear
- Long camel overcoat
- Headwear
- Beret or felt cloche
- Shoes
- Heeled ankle boot
Why it passes. Smart tailoring with seasonal millinery.
On the day. Thermal layer underneath.
What regulars wear. Rich colours - forest, burgundy, rust.
Outfit 3
Christmas raceday velvet
- Dresses
- Velvet midi dress, long sleeve, deep red
- Outerwear
- Faux-fur-collar coat
- Headwear
- Velvet headband
- Shoes
- Block-heel boot
Why it passes. Smart winter occasion with a festive note; not fancy dress.
On the day. December cold; opaque tights.
What regulars wear. Christmas jumpers are novelty attire - avoid in this enclosure.
Common mistakes
- Novelty Christmas jumpers or Santa hats
- Stilettos on wet grass
- Puffer sportswear
Men
The dress code
Dress for a smart autumn/winter occasion: jackets, coats, boots, winter hats. No fancy dress, novelty attire or sportswear.
Outfit 1
Tweed three-piece
- Suiting
- Brown herringbone tweed three-piece
- Accessories
- Checked shirt, wool tie
- Outerwear
- Covert coat
- Headwear
- Flat cap or trilby
- Shoes
- Brogue boots
Why it passes. Smart winter occasion.
On the day. Cold and damp; rubber-soled boots.
What regulars wear. The classic jumps uniform.
Outfit 2
Overcoat and flannels
- Outerwear
- Navy wool overcoat
- Suiting
- Grey flannel trousers, sports jacket
- Accessories
- Roll neck
- Shoes
- Chelsea boots
Why it passes. Smart; a tie is not specified in the jumps code.
On the day. Layer for 2-8°C.
What regulars wear. Scarf in racing colours.
Common mistakes
- Ski jacket and trainers
- Novelty festive wear
Dress codes change. Check the racecourse's own page before you go: ascot.com