United Kingdom · 5 outfits
What to wear to Jockey Club summer Ladies Days
Covers Newmarket July Festival, Sandown Park, Haydock Park, Nottingham, Carlisle.
Outfits built to the dress code as the racecourse states it, with the reason each one passes.
where you are standing
All enclosures (no formal dress code)
Women
The dress code
No formal dress code since 2 February 2023: 'dressed to feel your best'. Sweatshirt, jeans and clean trainers are as acceptable as a glamorous dress and heels. Avoid offensive fancy dress; no team kits.
Outfit 1
Garden-party floral
Why it passes. No rules; suits the Style Awards.
On the day. July 13-23°C; the July Course and Sandown lawns are grass.
What regulars wear. Sandown's judges say headpieces 'catch the eye'; criteria are style, originality, attention to detail, trend awareness.
Outfit 2
Bright tailoring
Why it passes. No rules - shorts are fine at Jockey Club courses.
On the day. Cooler than a dress in wind.
What regulars wear. Newmarket gives on-the-spot 'Best Turned Out' prizes in every enclosure.
Outfit 3
Evening Ladies Night
Why it passes. No rules.
On the day. Carlisle's Ladies Night runs into the evening - bring a layer.
What regulars wear. Carlisle awards a Best Dressed Couple; prizes include Linton Tweeds and SB Millinery vouchers.
Common mistakes
- Team kits
- Offensive fancy dress
Men
The dress code
No formal dress code: 'dressed to feel your best'; tailored shorts, trainers and polo tops are acceptable. No offensive fancy dress or team kits.
Outfit 1
Summer suit
- Suiting
- Linen-blend suit
- Accessories
- Shirt, optional tie
- Shoes
- Loafers
Why it passes. No rules.
On the day. Warm; grass.
What regulars wear. Sandown has a BetMGM Gentleman's Day in June.
Outfit 2
Polo and chinos
- Accessories
- Polo
- Suiting
- Chinos or tailored shorts
- Shoes
- Clean trainers
Why it passes. Named as acceptable.
On the day. Sun cream.
What regulars wear. Typical Grandstand & Paddock wear.
Common mistakes
- Football shirts
Dress codes change. Check the racecourse's own page before you go: thejockeyclub.co.uk