Dresses for the Races
Race day dresses for Ascot, Aintree, Cheltenham and summer meetings: knee-to-midi lengths, defined waists and covered shoulders.
Jacquard Sleeveless Slim Dress
£105
Strappy Fishbone Corset Maxi Dress
£75
Pleated Petal-Sleeve Short Dress
£50
Lantern-Sleeve Slit Dress
£45
Short-Sleeve High-Waist Dress
£95
Long Sleeve Pleated Bodycon Dress
£110
Lantern-Sleeve Skater Dress
£65
PU Leather Off-Shoulder Bodycon Dress
£60
Long Sleeve Printed Swing Dress
£55
Striped V-Neck Midi Skirt
£50
Pleated Mesh Long Sleeve Dress
£45
High-Neck Sleeveless Midi Dress
£45
Striped Lace Dress
£60
Chiffon Bow A-Line Dress
£55
Rabbit Fur Slim Fit Dress
£50
Plaid Pleated A-Line Dress
£50
Halter-Neck Maxi Dress
£95
Pleated Long-Sleeve Dress
£90
Sleeveless Suit-Collar Dress
£80
Wool Knit A-Line Midi Dress
£80
Embroidered Button-Front Swing Dress
£75
High-Waist Striped Bodycon Dress
£70
High-Collar Long-Sleeve Sheath Dress
£50
Square-Neck Sleeveless Maxi Dress
£45
Print A-Line Dress
£115
Pleated Two-Piece Top and Skirt Set
£55
Jacquard Lace Swing Dress
£55
Pleated Deep V-Neck Dress
£55
Cotton Side-Slit Midi Dress
£50
V-Neck Pleated Long Dress
£95
Pleated V-Neck Long Sleeve Dress
£60
Lace Long-Sleeve Maxi Dress
£55
Pleated Two-Piece Skirt Set
£55
Pleated V-Neck Maxi Dress
£50
Lace Short Skirt
£45
Halter Pleated Midi Dress
£85
Ink Painting Long Dress
£65
Pleated V-Neck Knitted Dress
£50
Embroidered A-Line Midi Dress
£50
Pleated Asymmetric Short Sleeve Dress
£50
V-Neck High-Waist Long Dress
£50
Puff-Sleeve A-Line Maxi Dress
£45
Printed Short-Sleeve Long Dress
£110
Printed Swing Long Sleeve Dress
£60
Pleated Suit-Collar Midi Dress
£60
Pleated Midi Dress
£45
V-Neck Lace A-Line Dress
£45
Long-Sleeve Button-Through Midi Dress
£45
What to wear to the races
Check the enclosure. Many racecourses publish a dress code for each enclosure, and the most formal ones, such as the Royal Enclosure at Royal Ascot, are strict about hem length, straps and headwear. Read the code for your badge before you choose.
Length and straps. A dress that ends at the knee or below, with straps or sleeves, is accepted in almost every enclosure. Strapless, off-the-shoulder and very short dresses are the ones most often turned away, so this rail is chosen to avoid them; check the photographs against your enclosure's code.
Weather and ground. British race meetings are outdoors and the weather changes. A defined waist and a fuller skirt move well in wind; wear block heels on grass and carry a jacket that suits the dress.
The hat. Choose the dress first, then the hat or fascinator, and keep one of the two plain.