What do I wear to a horse race?

With rules in what to wear becoming increasing less important – dark denim passes as smart casual and you can sometimes make do with a knee-length cocktail dress at a black tie event – the allure of racing carnival is adhering to a specific set of dress codes depending on the season and the day. read more

Men – you do not have to wear ties, and jackets are not compulsory but smart casual is good and is the norm on most days Ladies – Dress accordingly for the occasion and the weather, you are not going to a wedding or a night club, Don’t have your skirt too short, heels you can’t walk in and too much flesh on display – leave a little to the imagination and Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. read more

Nothing looks better to wear to the horse races than a nice, solid colored suit. If you're wearing a black suit, put a bright colored handkerchief in your pocket for a little added flair. You can even go all out and wear a nice, bright colored dress shirt with your suit. Wear a solid colored tie to make your shirt stand out. read more

The short answer is that a horse race can be as casual as a baseball game or fancier than whatever things James Bond attends. It's all situational, and you'll have to look into the individual event to see what attire is appropriate. read more