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Posted: Thu 30th May 2024
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Are you excited for the Belmont Stakes this June 8, 2024? If you didn’t know, the Belmont Stakes is more than horse racing; it also holds value to fashion and the festivities you can partake in before, during, and after the race.
The Belmont Stakes is the perfect opportunity to showcase your style at the Saratoga Race Course. Be sure to continue reading to learn how to dress yourself and what festivities you can enjoy with fellow horse racing enthusiasts.
Fashion at the Belmont Stakes
Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Belmont Stakes by following the dress codes and fashion tips.
Women’s Fashion
When entering the Belmont Stakes race day, many women, even during its inauguration, wore stylish sundresses and jumpsuits with vibrant summer patterns and hues due to the hot weather during their time in New York. Despite the weather during the race, spectators and visitors aren’t allowed to wear shorts or short-sleeved shirts.
- Colorful Outfits – Female horse racing fans are encouraged to wear bright-colored dresses – which can also help you stand out in the crowd. Pink is a popular color at the Kentucky Derby, and it entails that fashion-minded individuals won’t wear the same color again in the second and third leg of the Triple Crown. But you should know that yellow is always a popular selection for both genders as it can make them stand out from the crowd.
- Outstanding Accessorize – One of the most significant factors to consider when putting together an outfit is accessories. Accessories put together an outfit, especially for an important event like the Belmont Stakes. One of the most common accessories is hats; the bigger, the better! Wearing hats can also kill two birds with one stone since they can give women shade from the sun, ensuring their heads aren’t too warm while watching the horses.
Men’s Fashion
Men’s fashion ranges from a classic casual look to a classy gentleman who wears tuxedos to the racetracks. You should know there are certain places in the racetracks that you can’t enter and places you can with your clothes.
- The Backyard Look – For this look, wear a T-shirt, polo khakis, and, before it was banned, shorts, comfortable footwear, sunglasses, and a hat or fedora (optional). It’s most suitable for the backyard, apron, front, or grandstand. These are the places where you can be near the horses and wear a straw hat or fedora.
- The Classy Gentleman – This look is ideal for box seats, clubhouse, premium hospitality areas, winner’s circle, and the places mentioned above. You can open many doors by wearing a jacket, blazer, stylish trousers, dress belt & shoes, sunglasses, and fats like Panama or Fedoras – a true gentleman. A well-fitting jacket that showcases summer vibes with lighter or vibrant tones and fabric. You can add stylish touches to this by wearing pocket squares, hats, and statement belts.
Festivities at the Belmont Stakes
As mentioned earlier, there are many things to do at the Belmont Stakes, such as pre-race activities, eating and drinking food and beverages, and watching the entertainment. While you can watch the top contenders this season, you can also try to wager on them on the tracks or online. You would just have to find an online sportsbook like FanDuel.com that gives bonuses and rewards to players, even when they first register.
Betting is a tradition at Belmont Stakes. It makes watching the game more exciting and ensures the spectators are laser-focused on the race and horses.
One of the festivities you can watch at the Belmont Stakes is the post-parade, which occurs after the races, and there is a winner. The horses would parade with the theme song “Theme from New York, New York. It has been the parade song from 2011 up until today. It’s like how the other Triple Crown races use “My Old Kentucky Home” for the Kentucky Derby and “Maryland, My Maryland” for the second leg.
After the races, you can watch various food, drinks, and entertainment. In 2011, the official drink was also changed from Belmont Breeze to the now-known official drink “Belmont Jewel.” This is a drink that you can drink during the races or whenever you want to. You can also recreate it at home if you choose to watch the race at home; all you’ll need is the following:
- 1 ½ ounces of bourbon whiskey
- 2 ounces of lemonade
- 1 ounce of pomegranate juice
- Orange zest, lemon wedge, or cherry for garnish
Final Thoughts
Fashion and the festivities are a huge factor in the “Run For The Carnations,” even if you change the race venue. You can do various things while wearing your bright-colored clothes and hat. It’s no wonder that with this prestigious race, many celebrities and well-known politicians have bought a tickets to see the horses in person for many years.
If you want to be a part of this tradition, then be sure to buy your tickets to watch the New York game or to invite your friends for a stay-in marathon of the race.
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