RACE DAY HATS.

Discover our selection of raceday-ready styles, whether you’re attending Royal Ascot, The Kentucky Derby, or The Dubai World Cup. Whichever racing event you are attending, make sure to finish your outfit with the perfect headpiece to ensure you win in the style-stakes.

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Helter Skelter - Monochrome

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Angelou

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Equestrian

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Gin Fizz

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Javelin

From $1,637.00
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Arabesque - Fuchsia

From $1,323.00
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Jockey

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Helter Skelter - Nude tones

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Paloma - Gold

From $1,528.00
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Cleopatra

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Bellini - Pastel Blue

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Choosing the right race day hat is about balancing occasion, outfit and confidence. A day at the races is one of the few moments in the social calendar where a hat can be expressive, elegant and wonderfully individual, while still feeling polished and appropriate.

For a formal racing event, a sweeping brim can bring presence and sophistication, while a sculptural headpiece or feathered design can feel more contemporary. The best ladies race day hats frame the face, complement the outfit and add a sense of occasion from every angle.

Whether you are dressing for Derby Day, Goodwood, a summer race meeting or a private enclosure, your hat should feel considered rather than simply decorative. Colour can be matched, softened through tonal styling or used as a confident contrast to your dress, tailoring or accessories. If you want to colour-match your hat to your outfit contact us about our bespoke match service.

Derby Day dressing calls for a hat with polish, personality and a little theatre. Whether attending the Epsom Derby, Yorkshire Oaks at the York Ebor Festival, a Derby-inspired race day or a summer racing event, the right hat should bring the outfit together while making the occasion feel special.

Our collection of Derby hats includes statement brims, elegant headpieces, delicate trims and sculptural designs created for women who want to feel beautifully dressed without feeling overdone. Soft neutrals, monochrome, brights, feathers and textured finishes can all work beautifully, depending on the outfit and the formality of the day.

For those looking for hats for the races, a Vivien Sheriff piece offers the confidence of luxury millinery with a distinctive British point of view: refined, expressive and made to be remembered.

Goodwood, Epsom and the wider British racing season offer a wonderful opportunity to dress with flair. These events may not always carry the same specific search intent as Royal Ascot, but they still call for occasionwear with elegance,personality and a beautifully finished hat.

A designer race day hat should feel confident from the moment it is worn. A dramatic brim can create instant impact, while a lighter headpiece may suit a garden-style enclosure, hospitality setting or more relaxed summer race day.

The key is to choose a piece that suits the scale of the event and the character of your outfit.

Vivien Sheriff race day hats are designed for women who want something beyond the expected: a hat or headpiece that feels luxurious, beautifully crafted and full of individuality.

A luxury race day hat should look striking, but it should also be beautifully made. At Vivien Sheriff, each piece is created with an understanding of balance, proportion and traditional millinery techniques, so the finished design feels secure, comfortable and elegant throughout the day.

Our race day hats and headpieces are crafted using fine materials such as sinamay, silk, delicate feathers, hand shaped lace, trims and intricate embellishments. Every curve, angle and detail is considered, from the way the hat frames the face to how it works with the movement of the outfit.

For a day at the races, these details matter. Your hat will be seen in photographs, worn throughout the event and remembered as part of the complete look. It should have presence, but also poise, impact and refinement.

If you would like guidance choosing the right hat for a race day event, we offer private appointments at our Wiltshire studio as well as online styling consultations. Our team can advise on shape, scale, colour and finish, helping you choose a piece that works beautifully with your outfit and the occasion.

Through our bespoke service, we can also colour match your hat or headpiece to your outfit, fabric swatch or chosen colour palette. Whether you are looking for a subtle tonal finish or a bold race day contrast, a bespoke Vivien Sheriff design allows your look to feel polished, personal and entirely your own.

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