15 stylish race day dresses from the high street – starting from just £15

Whether it's Ascot or Cheltenham, here are our favourite fun frocks to shop.

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by Aimee Jakes |
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When hunting for a worthy dress for the races, more is officially more.

We're talking dramatic sequins! Pops of clashing colour! A matching hairpiece so grand, it could have someone's eye out!

If you haven't dressed up in a while and are wondering what to wear, we asked celebrity stylist, Ellis Ranson for her top tips.

Ellis tells Closer Online, "I always love race day fashion as it's the one time people really do get dressed up for the occasion and put on their best hats! I always love a strong hat over a fascinator for the races to complete your look, think Maya Jama from The Brits last year!"

She also shared how although it's 'tempting to stay classic, opt for a bit of colour' and Polka dots are a go-to for prints.

Finally, Ellis advises not reaching for your highest stiletto heels for race day.

The stylist says, "A top tip is to opt for a comfier show as it doesn't matter how great the dress is if you're struggling to move!"

So, whether you have tickets for Ascot or Cheltenham, we've found the best fun frocks from the high street that are made for a little flutter at the races.

SHOP: best race day dresses 2024

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Price: £81.75 (WAS £109)

www.warehousefashion.com

Our favourite way to nail the dress code is with a fun midi dress and this pretty maxi ticks all of our boxes.

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Price: £116.10 (WAS £129)

www.coastfashion.com

A modern twist on the polka dot trend, this mood-boosting midi from Coast is perfect for race day.

This bold floral print maxi dress is a tropical paradise come to life. We love this showstopper for dazzling at the races.

Elegant with a touch of drama, we love this Boohoo number.

For an unbeatable tonal look, bookmark this one from PrettyLittleThing.

This pretty dress will save your race outfit and continue to be the MVP of your summer wardrobe.

We can't believe this gorgeous dress is under £15. It's been rated 4.3 stars online, too.

We love this race-day-worthy dress's flattering fishtail silhouette and luxe satin finish.

For a classic option, we love this bang-on-trend Bardot midi.

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Price: £15 (WAS £45)

www.pinkboutique.co.uk

For a glam option that won't break the bank, this one is heavily discounted in the sale.

With va-va-voomy sleeves and ruffles galore, this is a great choice for a day at the races.

A bright dress is a no-brainer when making an entrance and this one is on our wishlist.

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Price: £44.99

www2.hm.com

To get you in the mood for spring, we love the pleats and moody florals on this H&M dress.

You can't go wrong with a zesty twist on the classic midi. Thanks, Nobody's Child.

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Price: £71.25 (WAS £95)

www.warehousefashion.com

Pair with matching pink accessories for a girly, tonal look.

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