United Kingdom · 5 outfits
What to wear to Cartmel Ladies Day
Outfits built to the dress code as the racecourse states it, with the reason each one passes.
where you are standing
All areas (no dress code published)
Women
The dress code
No dress code rule is published. Guidance: 'put on your best clothes'. Awards reward florals, festival chic, countryside tweeds and boots, colour, and sustainable (upcycled, thrifted, rented) outfits.
Outfit 1
Floral and wellies
Why it passes. Fits Best Dressed Lady and Countryside Chic briefs.
On the day. Lake District July 11-19°C and frequently wet; village-green course, all grass.
What regulars wear. 'The British summertime staple... wellies!'
Outfit 2
Countryside tweed
Why it passes. Countryside Chic Award.
On the day. Showers.
What regulars wear. Tweeds and boots named by the course.
Outfit 3
Thrifted colour
Why it passes. Sustainable Style and Most Colourful Outfit awards.
On the day. Grass.
What regulars wear. Dogs get a Best Turned-out award too.
Common mistakes
- Stilettos
- No waterproof
Men
The dress code
No dress code rule is published; a Best Dressed Gentleman award seeks 'dashing and dapper gents'.
Outfit 1
Tweed waistcoat and cords
- Suiting
- Tweed waistcoat, cords
- Accessories
- Checked shirt, tie
- Shoes
- Country boots
- Headwear
- Flat cap
Why it passes. Dapper and practical.
On the day. Wet grass.
What regulars wear. Countryside Chic.
Outfit 2
Summer blazer
- Suiting
- Blazer, chinos
- Accessories
- Shirt
- Shoes
- Brogues
Why it passes. Smart.
On the day. Showers.
What regulars wear. Picnic-in-the-park mood.
Race days this covers
- Cartmel Ladies Day · third Saturday of July (18 July in 2026)
Dress codes change. Check the racecourse's own page before you go: cartmel-racecourse.co.uk