Listen up ladies, if you’re planning on going for a day at the races over the summer, we have the most perfect outfit ideas. A day at the horse races is a fantastic day out – and of course – an excellent excuse to get all glammed up and have more than a few drinks with your friends.
Although horse racing is all about the races themselves, the chosen outfits are just as important on the day. Since it’s summer, and there are plenty of 2022 raceday fixtures coming up, bright colours are in right now, and the heat could well affect what you decide to wear.
That’s why we have come up with 3 wonderful suggestions for summer outfits for your trip to the races.
Elegant dresses
Summer is all about colour and vibrancy, and wearing a bright coloured dress reflects the brightness of the sun. When it comes to women’s dresses for horse races in the summer, bright colours are everything – you will want to feel comfortable and stand out from the crowd. We’re talking fluorescent orange, bright greens, neon blue, bright pink – the list goes on. You don’t have to go too bright with your colour choice – but lighter colours look best on a summer’s day.
You’ll look as elegant as ever in a pretty, colourful dress that you can match with a similar coloured bag or choice of footwear. You could even wear a hat of the same colour to really achieve the ultimate ladies’ look on your day out at the races.
Darker coloured dresses – especially black clothing – can absorb more heat, so you might actually feel less hot if you opt for a brighter coloured dress. Only wear darker dresses if that’s the style you want but we feel a lighter dress will look more vibrant on a lovely summer’s day – it’s time to let the colours flow.
Top it off with a hat
Hats are a staple of women’s horse racing event outfits – attending the races might be one of the few times ladies will dress up with a hat in their life. Ladies’ day is among the most famous and popular horse racing event days in the UK and it’s very common for women to wear a hat with their dress when attending this particular event.
If you are attending ladies’ day, we suggest you wear a fascinator hat with your outfit and you will look the part. Fascinators are much like their name – they are a fascinating choice of clothing that will make you look super stylish and classy on any horse racing day. Some come with a flower, some are large and some are very (very) fancy. They’ll also protect you from the sun.
Patterned or floral dress
If you want more of a classy summer look, we think a patterned or floral dress would be a great fit. By patterned, we’re talking pretty polka dots and floral patterns that give off a summery look. A red or pink polka-dot dress would look fantastic on a summer’s day at the races.
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