The Spring Races: Stakes Day
• Stakes Day marks the transition from spring to summer.
• Floaty dresses and chic jumpsuits are the perfect choice for Stakes Day.
• Choose bright pastels and spring or summer colours for your Stakes Day look.
• Stakes Day is often considered to have a more casual dress code than many of the other race days.
Stakes Day usually indicates the end of spring race season. When Stakes Day comes around it is a sign to wear summer shades, comfortable styles and lightweight dresses. Stakes Day is a day of fun and relaxation, the Melbourne Cup has been run and we now don’t have to be so bold with our race day style choices.
Floaty dresses, summery styles and comfortable jumpsuits are what to wear this Stakes Day. You can still play with some bold colours but you can dress a little more casual to Stakes Day. When we say casual, we don’t mean jeans and a t-shirt, but rather dresses that can be dresses down a little with the right accessories.
What is Stakes Day?
Stakes Day is one of the many race days of the spring racing carnival. Stakes Day typically marks the end of the spring racing season. Stakes Day is known to be one of the more casual race days.
When is Stakes Day?
Stakes Day is on Saturday the 8th of November, 2025.
What is the dress code for Stakes Day?
The recommended dress code for Stakes Day is smart casual.
Floaty Dresses
Spring has well and truly sprung when Stakes Day comes around and it is time to pull out your best floaty dress. A floaty dress will make you look and feel chic yet it is still comfortable and the perfect option for a day at the tracks. Pair your floaty cocktail dress with some chic jewellery and a jewelled headband for the ultimate race day look.
Summer Styles
What makes a dress summery? A bit of summer colour. Stakes Day calls for pastels and pinks galore. It is the colours of summer after all. Opt for a lavender cocktail dress for a chic race day look or a pink halter neck dress for the perfect statement on Stakes Day. Pair colour with more colour by added a sparkly headpiece and some jewellery.
Jumpsuits
A jumpsuit is a perfect option for Stakes Day. It is comfortable and can be easily paired with some sophisticated shoes and gorgeous jewellery. A jumpsuit will have you trackside ready, we can already see you pairing it with a glass of champagne or two.
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Updated on 03/10/25
