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What to wear to Ripon Ladies' Day
Outfits built to the dress code as the racecourse states it, with the reason each one passes.
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Women
The dress code
Dress smartly (suit and tie not required): blouses, dresses, skirts, trousers, tailored shorts, smart jeans with no rips, tears or fraying; smart shoes or smart trainers. Not permitted: T-shirts, sportswear, football shirts, sports trainers.
Outfit 1
Dress and hat
Why it passes. Smart; hats encouraged on Ladies' Day.
On the day. Mid-June 10-19°C; walking on grass.
What regulars wear. Best Dressed Lady and Best Hat competitions.
Outfit 2
Blouse and tailored trousers
Why it passes. Listed items.
On the day. Layer.
What regulars wear. Hats of Yorkshire, a hire boutique in Ripon, sponsors hat prizes locally.
Outfit 3
Tailored shorts suit
Why it passes. Tailored shorts and smart trainers are permitted.
On the day. Warm days.
What regulars wear. Allowed here, unusual elsewhere.
Common mistakes
- T-shirts
- Sports trainers
- Frayed jeans
Men
The dress code
Dress smartly: shirts, trousers, tailored shorts, smart un-ripped jeans; smart shoes or smart trainers. Polo shirts only when the forecast is sunny and warm. No T-shirts, sportswear, football shirts or sports trainers.
Outfit 1
Shirt and chinos
- Accessories
- Collared shirt
- Suiting
- Chinos
- Shoes
- Loafers
Why it passes. Smart.
On the day. Grass.
What regulars wear. Best Dressed Gent prize.
Outfit 2
Suit
- Suiting
- Summer suit
- Accessories
- Shirt
- Shoes
- Brogues
Why it passes. Exceeds the code.
On the day. Mild.
What regulars wear. For the competition.
Common mistakes
- Polo shirt on a cool day
- T-shirt
Race days this covers
- Ripon Ladies' Day · Thu 17 June 2027
Dress codes change. Check the racecourse's own page before you go: ripon-races.co.uk