United Kingdom · 5 outfits
What to wear to Ladbrokes Christmas Festival
Covers King George VI Chase Day.
Outfits built to the dress code as the racecourse states it, with the reason each one passes.
where you are standing
All enclosures
Women
The dress code
'Dress to feel your best' and dress for the weather. Ripped denim and football shirts are not permitted.
Outfit 1
Boxing Day coat
- Outerwear
- Long wool coat in camel or red
- Dresses
- Knit dress, opaque tights
- Headwear
- Felt fedora or beret
- Shoes
- Knee boots
- Accessories
- Scarf, gloves
Why it passes. Nothing banned; built for cold.
On the day. 2-8°C; indoor areas fill up.
What regulars wear. A family tradition day - smart country, not occasionwear.
Outfit 2
Tweed and knit
- Suiting
- Tweed blazer, wool trousers
- Accessories
- Roll neck
- Shoes
- Ankle boots
Why it passes. No ripped denim.
On the day. Layers.
What regulars wear. Festive colour welcome.
Outfit 3
Smart denim
Why it passes. Denim is fine if not ripped.
On the day. Warm.
What regulars wear. Paddock enclosure norm.
Common mistakes
- Ripped jeans
- Football shirts
Men
The dress code
'Dress to feel your best'; no ripped denim or football shirts.
Outfit 1
Tweed jacket and overcoat
Why it passes. Nothing banned.
On the day. Cold.
What regulars wear. The Boxing Day uniform.
Outfit 2
Smart casual
- Outerwear
- Quilted jacket
- Suiting
- Dark jeans (not ripped)
- Accessories
- Jumper
- Shoes
- Boots
Why it passes. Un-ripped denim allowed.
On the day. Cold.
What regulars wear. Common in Paddock.
Common mistakes
- Football shirts
- Ripped denim
Race days this covers
- Ladbrokes Christmas Festival - King George VI Chase Day · Sat 26 Dec 2026
- Ladbrokes Christmas Festival - Kauto Star Chase Day · Sun 27 Dec 2026
- Ladbrokes Christmas Festival 2027 · 26-27 December
Dress codes change. Check the racecourse's own page before you go: thejockeyclub.co.uk