The Dubai World Cup, set to take place this weekend at Meydan Racecourse, is the perfect excuse to dress up and have fun in the sun as a last hurrah before the heat of the summer kicks in.
And while there will be plenty of action on the track, it is also a great place to be on style watch. Of course, the perfect dress code for such an event is summery brights, bold statements and big prints. The Vampire's Wife, a favourite brand of the Duchess of Cambridge, does a beautiful line of high-necked, midi-length dresses that are light and seriously stylish.
Scroll through the gallery above to see stylish options for a Dubai World Cup outfit.
For those wanting to look pulled together, while also being comfortable all day, it's hard to go wrong with a wrap dress. Ounass has a great variety, with frills, prints and high-low hems.
Broderie anglaise is always a race-day favourite — it is incredibly pretty and also offers the added benefit of allowing the wearer to stay cool. A light cotton with tiny eyelets, it is a summer classic, and this season Michael Kors has a lovely version — in crisp white — that ticks every box, featuring delicate straps and a flattering length.
More cut-out styles come courtesy of the likes of AJE, in a sassy baby blue, ruched cotton mini dress, or as evening glam, courtesy of Andrea Iyamah, in deep burgundy satin.
If that feels too revealing, then experiment with interesting cuts around the hem, such as a pretty pale green Maje dress with a handkerchief hem, or a show-stopper lime green, one-shouldered gown by Valentino.
Thankfully, the days of ruining high heels in the grass are long over, with plenty of stylish flats to team with dresses. Strappy flats that tie up the leg are especially interesting (we love the purple sandals by Paciotti), or for something more classic, a sling-back ballet pump will always work.
The World Cup is a great time to play, so why not go for slides or even ankle cowboy boots to complement a dressy look? Put aside the heels and just enjoy being able to wear flats all day.
Finishing the look with a cute bag is a no-brainer, and again, this season offers plenty of different styles.
From sparkly clutches at Jimmy Choo, bright tone crossbody bags at Mulberry, to the classic Gucci bag, named after the Princess of Wales, it's the perfect way to pull together a look.
For something a bit more daring, look for L'Afshar's wonderful Perspex bag in teal. With a green dress and lime shoes — it will be a knockout.
