Discover your winning look with our Ladies Evening 2024 Style Guide for Wolverhampton Races, celebrating champions and victory! Elevate your fashion game!
Ladies Evening at Wolverhampton Racecourse is back for another year. Expect a stunning day filled with style, entertainment, and unmissable racing moments.
Taking place on Saturday 7th September 2024, we can’t wait to see what fashion fills our course. As well as who takes home the £500 cash prize as the winner of the Style Awards competition.
Ladies Evening naturally attracts stylish outfits and beautiful headwear, and we like to add a competitive edge, and big rewards with our Style Awards. Taking place every year, thousands of racegoers have put their best shoes forward to impress the judges, and this year our judges will be looking for style fit for a ‘Champion’. With a huge summer of sport scheduled in 2024, this year’s Ladies Evening Style Guide has been inspired by the spirit of victory and encourages racegoers to ‘dress like a champion’ for a day at the races.
Registration to enter the Style Awards competition is free for all racegoers on Ladies Evening - simply head over to the flower wall on the day. The shortlist of finalists will then be invited to Parade Ring for the final judging panel to select the winning Ladies Evening best dressed outfit.
With 2024’s theme, we can’t wait to embrace champion’s gold, and jockey silks bold. If you need help planning your raceday outfit, we have a few ideas. Particularly on how to pair your winning colours with what makes your outfit ‘you’, and how you can rock champion chic YOUR way.
If you’re going for gold, why not try:
- Statement Piece: Steal the show by choosing a statement dress or tailored suit saturated in gold. Pair back accessories to balance the look.
- Subtle Sophistication: For a more subtle nod to gold, opt for bold gold accessories such as statement earrings, bracelets, or an oversized clutch bag to add a touch of glamour to your ensemble.
- Take Pride: Celebrate your roots by incorporating elements into your outfit that reflect your cultural heritage, traditions or regional roots.
- Personal Story: Add a personal touch to your look by adding items that hold sentimental value, particularly vintage pieces
If you’re feeling more bold, how about:
- Bold Colours: Embrace the vibrant colours of champion jockey silks by opting for bold and eye-catching hues in your outfit.
- Geometric shapes: Choose contrasting stripes or geometric patterns reminiscent of jockey silks.
- Sports Luxe: With no formal dress code*, combine comfort with cool by infusing your race day attire with a touch of athletic-inspired luxury.
- Elevated Fabrics: Opt for luxe fabrics such as silk, satin, or leather to elevate the sporty aesthetic and add a touch of sophistication to your ensemble.
- Mix and Match: Experiment with mixing sporty pieces with more traditional racing attire for a contemporary twist. Pair a tailored blazer with satin tracksuit bottoms or a structured dress with smart trainers. A headband would partner well too.
- Pair a gold maxi dress with a tailored blazer for a glamorous yet refined look. Add nude, navy or contrasting sandals with a low heel, matching oversized ruched clutch bag and fascinator.
- Choose a bold, colour-blocked jumpsuit featuring the primary colours indicative of jockeys silks, accessorised with statement gold jewellery, for a playful and chic ensemble.
- Opt for a floral-printed midi dress, featuring motifs inspired by the countryside, paired with a tailored blazer in a complementary colour. Add a block coloured hat, nude sandals and clutch bag.
- High-waisted tailored trousers paired with a silk blouse, sporty bomber jacket and jewelled headband brings a sports-lux vibe. Pair with oversized sunglasses and a cross-body bag.
Ladies Day Entertainment
Whilst fashion is our favourite, the day is packed with entertainment, food and drink to ensure you have the best day. Once you have cheered on the jockeys to their victory across several races, put on your dancing shoes and don’t miss Pat Sharp’s live DJ set.
With decades of experience in the music industry, Pat Sharp is renowned for creating an unforgettable party atmosphere that gets everyone on their feet. From classic 80s and 90s hits to today's chart-toppers, his set will have something for everyone.
