What Is Derby Dress Code

On Derby Day, gentlemen in the Queen’s Stand are required to wear either black or grey morning dress which should include a top hat, service dress or full national costume. For ladies, formal day wear is required, which can include a formal day dress or a tailored trouser suit, with a hat or substantial fascinator.

Can you wear black to a derby?

Wear Black The dress has a modern, stylish silhouette, making it more playful, rather than formal. And the floppy hat tones it down for the daytime occasion, as well.

Do you wear black and white to Derby Day?

This is the classiest of the Carnival days. “Derby Day is black and white, so you want to be wearing either black or white. You don’t want to be wearing any colour on Derby Day. It’s all about being classy at the races,” according to fashionista Nadia Bartel.

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