What To Wear For Race Day 2026 | The 411 | PLT

What To Wear For Race Day 2026

06 | 03 | 2026

 

Elevated looks that are ideal for whatever the occasion calls for.

Answer every invite in style this season with PrettyLittleThing.

 

In the running (for best dressed). Your race day line-up has arrived.

We can’t guarantee your bets (or the weather) but compliments? Most definitely.

 

Occasion wear designed for a day at the races (and whatever else you’re saying yes to).

Make a sure return on dressing well with style that aligns, even if your bets don’t.

So, whilst we aren’t giving out rosettes, if we were to, these looks would get more than one.

 

PrettyLittleThing Black Oversized Polka Dot Jacquard Puffball Maxi Dress 1

Black Oversized Polka Dot Jacquard Puffball Maxi Dress

 

PrettyLittleThing Brown Structured Lace Sweetheart Bandeau Top 3

Brown Structured Lace Sweetheart Bandeau Top

Brown Sheer Lace Wide Leg Trousers

 

PrettyLittleThing Black Plunge Halterneck Skater Midaxi Dress 1

Black Plunge Halterneck Skater Midaxi Dress

 

What do you wear for a day at the races?

Occasion wear is the go-to when planning your race day outfit.

 

PrettyLittleThing Black Woven Oversized Satin Belted Blazer 1

Black Woven Oversized Satin Belted Blazer

Black Woven Wide Leg Trousers

 

PrettyLittleThing Beige Chiffon Plisse Structured Bandeau Top 1

Beige Chiffon Plisse Structured Bandeau Top

Beige Chiffon Plisse Maxi Skirt

 

PrettyLittleThing Beige Plunge Halterneck Skater Midaxi Dress 1

Beige Plunge Halterneck Skater Midaxi Dress

 

What is the dress code for a day at the races?

Whilst some racing events are more casual than others, smart casual does tend to be the usual dress code.

Just be sure to check if there is a particular dress code or colour scheme that you need to stick to.

 

PrettyLittleThing Black Floral Printed Chiffon Cape Overlay Maxi Dress 1

Black Floral Printed Chiffon Cape Overlay Maxi Dress

 

PrettyLittleThing Beige Tailored Woven Shorts 1

Beige Woven Plunge Chiffon Cape Cowl Back Blazer

Beige Tailored Woven Shorts

 

What kind of dress do you wear to the races?

Midi and maxi length dresses are ideal for race day.

Polka dots are a huge trend for race day dressing as well as plisse fabrics and drop tiered dresses.

 

PrettyLittleThing monochrome Chiffon Oversized Polka Dot Jacquard Cowl Back Maxi Dress 1

Monochrome Chiffon Oversized Polka Dot Jacquard Cowl Back Maxi Dress

 

PrettyLittleThing Black Ruched Skater Hem Midaxi Dress 1

Black Ruched Skater Hem Midaxi Dress

 

PrettyLittleThing Black Oversized Polka Dot Jacquard Puff Sleeve Playsuit 1

Black Oversized Polka Dot Jacquard Puff Sleeve Playsuit

 

PrettyLittleThing White Chiffon Plisse Maxi Skirt 1

White Chiffon Plisse Maxi Skirt

 

PrettyLittleThing White Woven Mid Rise Midaxi Skirt 1

White Woven Strappy Square Peplum Top

White Woven Mid Rise Midaxi Skirt

 

First place dressing made easy.

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