Canada · 5 outfits
What to wear to Greenwood Stakes
Outfits built to the dress code as the racecourse states it, with the reason each one passes.
where you are standing
General admission
Women
The dress code
No binding dress code. The organiser's FAQ (read 13 Nov 2026) says: 'Greenwood Stakes is a day to dress your finest. Grab your chicest fascinator and best bow-tie.' The Style Stakes names one Best Dressed guest, who wins a $1,000 Gotstyle shopping spree. Rain or shine; 19+ only.
Outfit 1
Colour-block dress and bold fascinator
- Dresses
- Knee-length or midi dress in two saturated colours
- Headwear
- Oversized fascinator
- Shoes
- Block-heel sandals
- Bags
- Mini bag on a chain
Why it passes. 'Dress your finest' and 'chicest fascinator' are the only asks; the organiser adds 'go classic, go bold, go runway'.
On the day. Rain or shine on grass: block heels, and a compact umbrella in the bag.
Outfit 2
Matching set and boater
- Suiting
- Cropped jacket and midi skirt set in a pastel tweed-look cotton
- Headwear
- Straw boater
- Shoes
- Two-tone slingbacks
- Jewellery
- Gold hoops
Why it passes. A polished set with a hat reads as 'finest' and photographs well for the Style Stakes portrait studios.
On the day. Late June or July heat: keep the set unlined.
What regulars wear. The Fitzroy rents sets and fascinators for one-off days like this.
Outfit 3
Printed maxi and headband
- Dresses
- Printed maxi dress with a defined waist
- Headwear
- Padded or jewelled headband
- Shoes
- Wedges
- Accessories
- Sunglasses
Why it passes. No rule on length or headwear size; a dressed-up maxi with a headpiece fits the brief.
On the day. Wedges for turf; hem above the ground in case of rain.
What regulars wear. Italian hat house Cappelleria Bertacchi sold hats and fascinators on site in 2026.
Common mistakes
- Turning up in day-off casual: the whole event is built on dressing up
- Stilettos on grass
- No rain plan (the event runs rain or shine)
Men
The dress code
No binding dress code. The organiser's FAQ (read 13 Nov 2026) says: 'Greenwood Stakes is a day to dress your finest. Grab your chicest fascinator and best bow-tie.' The Style Stakes names one Best Dressed guest, who wins a $1,000 Gotstyle shopping spree. Rain or shine; 19+ only.
Outfit 1
Pastel suit and bow tie
- Suiting
- Pastel linen-blend suit
- Accessories
- White shirt and patterned bow tie
- Shoes
- Suede loafers
- Headwear
- Panama hat
Why it passes. 'Best bow-tie' is the organiser's own phrase.
On the day. Linen blend for July heat; suede is at risk if it rains, so check the forecast.
Outfit 2
Separates with a hat
- Suiting
- Patterned blazer with plain tailored trousers
- Accessories
- Knit tie and pocket square
- Shoes
- Leather derbies
- Headwear
- Straw fedora
Why it passes. Dressed-up separates meet 'dress your finest'; no jacket or tie rule exists.
On the day. Leather derbies handle wet grass better than suede.
Common mistakes
- Shorts and a polo
- No tie or hat at an event that asks for a bow tie
- Suede shoes on a wet day
Race days this covers
- Greenwood Stakes · A Saturday in late June or July (11 Jul 2026; 21 Jun 2025)
Dress codes change. Check the racecourse's own page before you go: greenwoodstakes.com