RACE-DAY LOOKS GUARANTEED TO WIN
FLANNELS FORMULA:
Win the style stakes on race day. From black tie to matching sets, this is race-day dressing – the FLANNELS way.
Race-day dressing works best when it feels decisive. The backdrop is already set - your outfit just needs to hold its own and feel like you. The good news? It doesn’t have to be complicated. Think sharp tailoring, clean lines, and a few well-judged details that do the talking. From Royal Ascot to Aintree, these are the fits that move beyond your everyday uniform and lean into dressing with a bit more intent.
So, if you’ve got a race day in the diary - or anything else that calls for a smarter approach - consider this your starting point. Easy outfit ideas, straightforward styling, and a bit of fashion common sense, done the FLANNELS way.
THE BLACK TIE APPROACH
If you’re looking to colour slightly If you’re wavering, default to monochrome - it rarely lets you down. Up top, keep things proper with a classic Oxford; Maison Margiela does a particularly sharp one. Layer this with a striped suit from Dolce&Gabbana - the drawstring trousers keep things comfortable long after that second glass of something cold.
The final touches? A black tie from Gucci keeps things anchored. Round things off with a pair of comfy loafers that’ll see you through long after the last race, our pick comes courtesy of Dolce&Gabbana.
EARTHY TONES
If all-out suiting isn’t quite your vibe, take it as a cue to lean into something more relaxed - no less polished, of course. This lightweight number comes courtesy of Dolce&Gabbana: think easy, subtly tailored, and built to keep you comfortable from first race through to final run.
To top it all off? Factor in a pair of sunglasses (weather permitting), slip into tonal loafers, and finish with a couple of spritzes of their iconic ‘The One’ fragrance.
NEUTRALS, PLEASE
Race-day style can veer into overkill quickly: this is the antidote. Unless you’re heading into one of the stricter enclosures, there’s something quite appealing about easing off the formality and going in a little more relaxed.
A lighter palette does most of the heavy lifting here. Start with a subtly textured short-sleeve polo, then add a pair of clean, straight-leg trousers from Jacquemus to keep things polished. From there, it’s about the details: orange-toned Prada loafers bring just enough interest to feel intentional. Finish with understated sunglasses and a soft spritz of Devotion, and you’re there.
MONOCHROME LOOK
Tripling up on Fendi is rarely a bad idea. It’s not far off your classic black-tie look, just dialled back a notch. A crisp white shirt, marked with subtle branding, brings in a clean finish. We rate the zip detailing on the chest.Then, tailored trousers do the heavy lifting, sharpening the silhouette into something that streamlines the whole look. To round it all off? Throw on a pair of loafers and sunglasses c/o Prada.
