How To Shine At Race Day

Pastel colors galore.

POSTED BY JOSEPHINE ALLEN

I have a distinct memory of being taken to the races as a kid, wearing a blue frock, and being too young to enjoy it, spending most of the day rolling around in the grass.

 

 

As I've gotten older, I've come to realize that to many people, the races are something of a fashion contest. Simple kiddy frocks aren't cutting it anymore. When I went with my journalist friends who were conducting race day interviews, I wore a long yellow dress, white blazer and pink crossbody bag. I felt very elegant and summery, and think I did well to blend in.

Both of my friends wore polka dot dresses, and I saw many others opting for this trendy print as well. There were a lot of pastel blues, pinks and whites, and matching feather fascinators. If I were to go again, I would wear a fascinator and a shorter dress to feel a bit more modern.

Honestly, the race day looks were so phenomenal I'm sure elements of them are going to seep into my everyday wear.

Here are my Fizzypicks for bringing a little race day glamour into your own wardrobe.

Medium shot of a white bodycon dress with a black polka dot print, straight neckline, and thin straps.

ZARA
Polka Dot Volume Halter Midi Dress
$69.90

 

Double-breasted cotton blend blazer - General plane

MANGO
Double-Breasted Cotton Blend Blazer
$179.99

 

view 1 of 5 Rosa Crystal Lock Clutch in Champagne

OLGA BERG
Rosa Crystal Lock Clutch
$95

 

BARDOT
Layana Asymmetrical Dress
$139

 

Draped neck satin dress - Medium plane

MANGO
Draped Neck Satin Dress
$360

 

Blue-gray sleeveless bodycon midi dress set, featuring a cross-neck halter top and ruched detailing on the front.

ZARA
Ruched Halter Dress
$69.90

 

view 1 of 3 Noralyn One Shoulder Mini Dress in White

ELLIATT
Noralyn One Shoulder Mini Dress
$278

 

FWRD RENEW
Fendi Peekaboo Handbag
$2710

 

Satin Slip Midi Dress - Pink Floral - Lookbook

& OTHER STORIES
Satin Slip Midi Dress
$129

 

Halter-neck open-back dress - General plane

MANGO
Halter-Neck Open-Back Dress
$99.99

 

Pink sleeveless maxi dress outfit with a cross halter neck and black sandals.

ZARA
Linen Halter Midi Dress
$69.90

 

RUNAWAY THE LABEL
Oriana Strapless Bustier Mini Dress
$169

 

Elevator Disco One Of A Kind Polka Dot Halter Midi Dress

ELEVATOR DISCO
One Of A Kind Polka Dot Halter Midi Dress
$98

 

Crossbody bag with flap - Medium plane

MANGO
Crossbody Bag With Flap
$59.99

 

view 1 of 4 Naya Dress in Baby Blue

OPERASPORT
Naya Dress
$415

 

Satin asymmetrical dress with lace details - General plane

MANGO
Satin Asymmetrical Dress With Lace Details
$500

 

White midi dress set with black polka dots, lapel collar, sleeveless, belt, side pockets, and white sandals.

ZARA
Polka Dot Poplin Midi Dress
$89.90

 

Satin halter neck dress - General plane

MANGO
Satin Halter Neck Dress
$400

 

Pink midi dress set with halter neck, chest cutout, floral pattern, and hem slit, and red dress with black belt.

ZARA
Jacquard Midi Dress
$79.90

 

Printed A-line dress - General plane

MANGO
Printed A-Line Dress
$129.99

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