Ideas for your statement Dubai World Cup outfit

1/14 The Dubai World Cup is a highly-anticipated event on the Dubai social calendar and it’s happening this weekend on Saturday 25th March. It’s not just about the racing, it’s a chance for the attendees to dress up for a fun day out and show off their style. If you haven’t got your outfit planned yet, click through our gallery for some inspiration on how to create some chic looks from this season’s most covetable pieces…

2/14 The colours in this dress are perfect for a spring day at the races, and the lace fabrication gives an ultra-feminine twist. Pair with green ruffled sandals and gold earrings with a clean shape so as not to distract from the detail of the dress.
Dress: Valentino, Bag: Loewe, Earrings: Buccellati, Shoes: Gianvito Rossi.

3/14 This ruffled Zimmerman dress is floaty, elegant and super feminine. Keep it neutral with brown handbag and shoes and accessorise with cool aviators and a gold cuff to stop the look from becoming too girly. For extra edge, try out the ‘one earring’ trend with this dangly gold piece from Cornelia Webb with pearl and stone feature.
Dress: Zimmerman, Bag: Chloé, Shoes: Tom Ford, Sunglasses: Acne Studios, Cuff: Isabel Marant, Earring: Cornelia Webb.

4/14 This dress by Dolce & Gabbana is a real show-stopper and the rose print is so on-trend. Contrast with black accessories and have fun with these gold earrings with pom-pom detail.
Dress: Dolce & Gabbana, Shoes: Valentino, Bag: The Row, Earrings: Elizabeth and James.

5/14 If you aren’t a dress girl, there are plenty of pieces to choose from when it comes to jumpsuits right now. This red Roland Mouret one is sure to fit like a dream given the designer’s masterful cutting skills and the gold and black Fendi handbag adds a little print detail to the look.
Jumpsuit: Roland Mouret, Earrings: Chloe Lynn, Handbag: Fendi, Shoes: Gianvito Rossi.

6/14 Some dresses don’t need any more dressing up. Let this Gucci pleated crepe de chine dress do all the talking and pair with black Christian Louboutin heels and clutch.
Dress: Gucci, Bag: Christian Louboutin, Shoes: Christian Louboutin.

7/14 Black and white would be a chic choice for race day. This long black silk tunic would look fantastic paired with these luxurious pintucked satin wide leg trousers. Add little pops of print with spotty strappy heels and this statement Saint Laurent Heart bag.
Tunic: Juan Carlos Obando, Trousers: Protaganist, Shoes: Aquazzura, Bag: Saint Laurent.

8/14 This flamingo coloured silk jumpsuit takes its inspiration straight from the character of Michelle Pfeiffer in Scarface. Complete the look by wearing with snakeskin wedges and a gold tasselled hangbag.
Jumpsuit: Cushnie et Ochs, Bag: The Row, Shoes: Alexandre Birman.

9/14 It’s always fun to inject some colour into Spring, and green has been a key colour of the season. This silk jumpsuit adds a touch of the rainbow and some shape with its multi-coloured waistband. Use your accessories to pick out colours from this feature and have some fun mixing some brights!
Jumpsuit: MIH Jeans, Earrings: Isabel Marant, Bag: Lanvin, Shoes: Christian Louboutin.

10/14 This Emilio Pucci skirt is loud and proud and perfect for making a statement on race day. Tuck in a feminine ivory blouse and bring out the colours of the print with bold accessories for extra impact.
Skirt: Emilio Pucci, Top: Giambattista Valli, Bag: No.21, Earrings: Jennifer Fisher, Shoes: Gucci.

11/14 Navy and pink always makes for a chic colour combination. The bright pop of pink from these Vetements + Manolo Blahnik pumps would look great with these navy and ivory silk striped trousers and navy silk top.
Top: Maggie Marilyn, Trousers: Elizabeth and James, Earrings: Saskia Diez, Bag: Valentino, Shoes: Vetements + Manolo Blahnik.

12/14 Keeping accessories all white helps to lighten up this floral dress on a black background and makes it perfect for daytime dressing.
Dress: Preen by Thorton Bregazzi, Ear-cuff: Sophie Bille Brahe, Handbag: Prada, Shoes: Paul Andrew.

13/14 Pair these statement red satin heels with a ruffled blouse tucked into a floaty pleated skirt to add some va-va-voom to a feminine combination.
Blouse: Alexander McQueen, Skirt: Markus Lupfer, Shoes: Gianvito Rossi, Earrings: Chan Luu.

14/14 Add a little edge to a super-girly outfit with some subtle print clashing. Pair these Gucci floral sandals with this Dolce & Gabbana spotty skirt and tuck in a ruffled pink blouse. This bag has pearl sequins to add a bit of shine to the look.
Top: Temperley London, Skirt: Dolce & Gabbana, Shoes: Gucci, Bag: The Row.