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Switzerland · 5 outfits

What to wear to White Turf St. Moritz

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

where you are standing

Public area and VIP lounges

Women

The dress code

White Turf publishes no dress code for the public area or the VIP lounges. Race days run 10:30–16:30 outdoors on the frozen lake at about 1,800 m; press describes fur from head to toe.

  1. Outfit 1

    Lake glamour

    Outerwear
    Full-length shearling, faux-fur or fur coat
    Headwear
    Fur or shearling hat, or a felt fedora
    Shoes
    Insulated snow boots with a lugged sole
    Accessories
    Leather gloves, large sunglasses
    Bags
    Small cross-body bag

    Why it passes. There is no rule to pass; this is the look the event is known for (Time Out: 'fur from head to toe').

    On the day. Snow over ice, −15 to 0°C, strong sun: grip, insulation and eye protection are essential.

  2. Outfit 2

    Luxury ski

    Outerwear
    Belted down jacket or fitted ski suit in white, black or a bright colour
    Headwear
    Cashmere beanie or fur headband
    Shoes
    Fur-lined après-ski boots
    Accessories
    Mirrored goggles or sunglasses

    Why it passes. No code; warm and photogenic.

    On the day. The practical choice for a family day on the Saturday.

  3. Outfit 3

    VIP lounge layers

    Dresses
    Cashmere knit dress or fine-wool trousers and roll-neck
    Outerwear
    Long wool-cashmere coat with a fur or shearling collar
    Shoes
    Smart flat winter boots
    Jewellery
    Bold earrings

    Why it passes. Heated lounges mean you take the coat off; the outdoor VIP terrace means you still need it.

    On the day. Flat boots only: you cross snow to reach the lounge.

Common mistakes

  • High heels or leather soles on ice
  • A summer race-day hat and dress
  • Forgetting sunglasses and sunscreen

Men

The dress code

White Turf publishes no dress code for the public area or the VIP lounges. Race days run 10:30–16:30 outdoors on the frozen lake at about 1,800 m; press describes fur from head to toe.

  1. Outfit 1

    Overcoat and hat

    Outerwear
    Long wool or shearling overcoat
    Suiting
    Flannel trousers, roll-neck or shirt and knit
    Headwear
    Felt fedora or fur trapper
    Shoes
    Insulated leather boots with grip
    Accessories
    Gloves, scarf, sunglasses

    Why it passes. No code; the smart end of what regulars wear.

    On the day. Hours of standing on snow.

  2. Outfit 2

    Alpine sport

    Outerwear
    Technical down jacket
    Suiting
    Corduroy or wool trousers
    Shoes
    Snow boots

    Why it passes. No code.

    On the day. Warmth first.

Common mistakes

  • City shoes
  • No hat

Race days this covers

Dress codes change. Check the racecourse's own page before you go: whiteturf.ch

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