Attending the races is always an incredibly exhilarating experience. With spring now upon us, race day events will be beginning to pop up in your social calendar. Everyone who goes to the races makes sure they are dressed to impress, and it’s no different for you! Are you struggling to think of what to wear to the races? Worry no more as our helpful guide, filled with stunning race day dresses, will give you all the information you need to look your best at the races.
Racecourse dress codes
When planning your outfit for a day at the races, you must first ensure you are fully clued up on the racecourse dress code. Not sure what that is? Well, at some racecourses – like Royal Ascot – dresses for the races and skirts should be of modest length, falling just above the knee or longer. Strapless, off-the-shoulder, spaghetti straps and halter necks are not allowed.
Our immaculate Cream Ribbed Knit Midi Bodycon Dress is one of our classiest dresses to wear to the races.
Cream Ribbed Knit Midi Bodycon Dress £35.00
Aintree Racecourse – home of the famous Grand National in April – has no specific dress code, but smart dress is preferred.
So, when deciding what to wear to the races, ensure you’ve first checked for any dress codes you may encounter. The last thing you want is to potentially be turned away at the gate when it’s far too late to change your outfit!
Time of the year
Which time of year will you be attending the races? For springtime, you’ll want to cover up a little more because when the sun goes behind clouds, it can get a little chillier. You could be unlucky and go to the racecourse on a day that’s not quite as sunny and warm (the horror!).
If you’re heading out to the races in the summer, when temperatures are soaring and the sun is blistering down on the course, you’ll want to choose from race day dresses that have a bit more skin on show. A mini dress is just the thing for this situation.
You could show off your figure and your complexion with this One Shoulder Cut Out Taupe Mini Bodycon Dress. Pair this stunning dress with a pair of Black Faux Leather Platform Block Heels for a fantastic race day outfit.
One Shoulder Cut Out Taupe Mini Bodycon Dress £30.00
Good planning goes a long way
Good race day dresses are complemented perfectly by a fabulous pair of heels. Before going to any race day, you simply have to consider your feet and the impact they’re going to take. You are very likely to spend the entire day on your feet given the lack of seating (unless you’re in a fancy section!) and the sheer volume of people in attendance.
With this in mind, you have to ensure you pick some comfortable shoes when planning what to wear to the races. Wear heels of course, but be careful not to pick a pair that will destroy your feet and legs after a couple of hours.
Wear a pair of block heels, like these Marshall Double Strap Pointed Toe Block Heels. They’re available in pink, black and red designs – giving you plenty of choices to match your outfit.
Marshall Double Strap Pointed Toe Block Heels £30.00
The year ahead
Good planning doesn’t just involve picking out the correct footwear. Look ahead to your social calendar for the year ahead and think about whether you could re-wear your dresses for the races at other social gatherings.
Instead of spending lots of money on different outfits that may only be worn once or twice in total, consider your plans in the near future when picking out occasion dresses.
Dresses to wear to the races from EGO
At EGO, we are a trend-led fashion brand that sells gorgeous dresses to wear to the races, as well as a wide range of women’s clothing. Whether you’re looking for dresses for the races or something equally as showy, you don’t need to look any further than EGO.
We have plenty of choices when it comes to boots, sliders, slippers, trainers, and more.
