United States · 5 outfits
What to wear to Pegasus World Cup
Outfits built to the dress code as the racecourse states it, with the reason each one passes.
where you are standing
Event-wide ('Race Day Chic')
Women
The dress code
Pegasus World Cup event guide: 'Dress Code: Race Day Chic!' - attire must not carry abusive, offensive, obscene or inappropriate messages or images. Gulfstream's general rule is casual; in Ten Palms Restaurant tank tops and sleeveless shirts are not permitted.
Outfit 1
Miami glamour
- Dresses
- flamingo-pink satin midi dress, bias cut
- Headwear
- oversized white disc hat
- Shoes
- gold strappy block heels
- Bags
- metallic clutch
- Jewellery
- gold cuff
Why it passes. 'Race Day Chic' with no measurable limits; nothing offensive.
On the day. 16-24 C and breezy in January; outdoor concert after the races - block heels.
What regulars wear. Pegasus is closer to a Miami day party than a Kentucky garden party.
Outfit 2
White tailoring
- Suiting
- white tuxedo-style blazer dress to mid-thigh with sleeves
- Headwear
- black veil fascinator
- Shoes
- black pointed pumps
- Accessories
- sunglasses
Why it passes. Sleeves mean it also works for lunch in Ten Palms.
On the day. Sleeves for the evening breeze.
What regulars wear. All-white is a South Florida favourite.
Outfit 3
Tropical print set
- Dresses
- printed silk maxi with long sleeves and open back
- Headwear
- turban-style headpiece
- Shoes
- platform sandals
- Bags
- beaded bag
Why it passes. Chic and covered at the shoulder for Ten Palms.
On the day. Long hem: watch the turf-side lawns.
What regulars wear. Carousel Club crowd.
Common mistakes
- A sleeveless dress for a Ten Palms table (the rule as written covers sleeveless shirts)
- Stilettos on the infield lawn areas
- Kentucky-style floral hat - it reads provincial here
Men
The dress code
Pegasus World Cup event guide: 'Dress Code: Race Day Chic!' - attire must not carry abusive, offensive, obscene or inappropriate messages or images. Gulfstream's general rule is casual; in Ten Palms Restaurant tank tops and sleeveless shirts are not permitted.
Outfit 1
Pastel suit, no tie
- Suiting
- pale pink or mint lightweight suit
- Accessories
- white open-collar shirt, pocket square
- Shoes
- white leather loafers or suede loafers, no socks
- Accessories
- sunglasses
Why it passes. Race day chic; sleeved shirt for Ten Palms.
On the day. Light fabric for 24 C sun.
What regulars wear. Miami Vice by way of the paddock.
Outfit 2
White trousers and blazer
- Suiting
- navy unstructured blazer, white trousers
- Accessories
- printed short-sleeve camp-collar shirt
- Shoes
- loafers
- Headwear
- Panama
Why it passes. Chic and inside the casual base rule; short sleeves are fine, sleeveless is not in Ten Palms.
On the day. Day-to-night.
Common mistakes
- Sleeveless shirt in Ten Palms
- Graphic T-shirts with offensive slogans (barred)
- Heavy dark wool suit
Race days this covers
- Pegasus World Cup · Sat 30 Jan 2027
Dress codes change. Check the racecourse's own page before you go: pegasusworldcup.com