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Racing Fashion Weekly

United Kingdom · 5 outfits

What to wear to Royal Windsor Ladies Day

Outfits built to the dress code as the racecourse states it, with the reason each one passes.

where you are standing

Club Enclosure

Women

The dress code

No strict dress code. No sporting team shirts or offensive fancy dress. Smart trainers allowed. In the Club Enclosure racegoers 'often choose' smart dresses, skirts or trousers; smart jeans permitted.

  1. Outfit 1

    Riverside sundress

    Dresses
    Midi sundress
    Headwear
    Straw hat
    Shoes
    Wedge

    Why it passes. Nothing banned.

    On the day. Late July 13-23°C; riverside lawns.

  2. Outfit 2

    Smart trousers

    Suiting
    Linen trousers, blouse
    Shoes
    Smart trainers

    Why it passes. Allowed.

    On the day. Warm.

    What regulars wear. Monday-night racing is more casual.

  3. Outfit 3

    Occasion dress and hat

    Dresses
    Occasion dress
    Shoes
    Block heel

    Why it passes. For the Style Awards (Lady, Gentleman, Couple, Best Hat).

    On the day. Grass.

    What regulars wear. A handmade Butterfly Hats hat was among the 2026 prizes.

Common mistakes

  • Team shirts

Men

The dress code

No strict code; smart trousers or tailored shorts and a collared shirt by custom; smart jeans and smart trainers permitted; no team shirts.

  1. Outfit 1

    Collared shirt and tailored shorts

    Accessories
    Collared shirt
    Suiting
    Tailored shorts
    Shoes
    Loafers

    Why it passes. Named by the course.

    On the day. Warm.

    What regulars wear. Summer evening look.

  2. Outfit 2

    Linen suit

    Suiting
    Linen suit
    Shoes
    Loafers

    Why it passes. For Best Dressed Gentleman.

    On the day. Warm.

    What regulars wear. Gents Day is part of Summer Saturdays.

Common mistakes

  • Team shirts

Race days this covers

Dress codes change. Check the racecourse's own page before you go: windsor-racecourse.co.uk

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