Gentlemen – What to Wear to the Qatar Racing British Champions Day at Ascot Racecourse

Guests are required to dress for a smart summer occasion. Gentlemen must wear tailored trousers with a jacket, collared shirt and tie or cravat.

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Trainers are not allowed. Fancy dress, novelty attire and sportswear are also not permitted. We Say..

Although autumnal days are here, most gentlemen still prefer to wear suits to QIPCO British Champions Day rather than don the heavier wool and tweed jackets.

Savile Row tailor, Scabal’s Soho Suit Jazz in dark red will sartorially stand out from the sea of blue and grey suits.

The 100% Super 130’s wool is woven into a fine twill, perfect for the transitional months when it is not so cold. £2,250.00 Here worn with their Dark Blue Stripes Formal Shirtl made from 100% Egyptian cotton and adorned with mother of pearl buttons. £425.00 and Light Grey 100% Silk Tie in a floral design. £175.00.

Step into their Brown Oxford Light Shoes made from calfskin and crafted in Italy, £550.00, and pair with limited edition Pantherella x Sanderson Tapestry Trees Socks available from Sockshop.

In wild plum, the print is from a wallpaper design by historic interior design brand Sanderson of intertwining oaks and other species based on native British woodlands.

60% Egyptian Cotton Fil D’Ecosse for smoothness and breathability 40% nylon. Also available in forest green, £29.99.