OCTOBER 31, 2013, 3:59 PM
With Melbourne Cup Carnival just around the corner, it's
time to start planning our best race day outfits. We give you some racewear dos
and don'ts to help you get by this season fashion faux pas free.
The Melbourne Cup Carnival is made up of four key race days
at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne.
Each day has its own style with specific days designed to
appeal to ladies, racing enthusiasts, socialites, families and more, providing
a wide range of hospitality options, exciting entertainment and activities both
on and off the track.
Here's a breakdown of each race day. Plus, Melbournian
Fashion Blogger Lauren Brain (mastermind behind the fabulous style blog, The
Cut & Paste shares her top tips on what to wear, and where to shop for your
ultimate racing look.
AAMI Victoria Derby Day – Saturday 2 November
The first day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival is considered
one of the most prestigious days of racing in Australia. It is the oldest
classic race on the Victorian calendar – it was first contested in 1855, six
years before the Melbourne Cup.
Style: Derby Day fashion calls for classical elegance with a
traditional black and white colour scheme.
Flower: Blue cornflower
"On Derby Day you really want to stick as close to the
traditional black and white dress code as you can. This year there’s sure to be
plenty of white-on-white looks at Flemington, as it’s one of the biggest
overall trends for spring. Hopefully you can keep it looking clean and crisp
all day!"
Emirates Melbourne Cup – Tuesday 5 November
Australia’s most famous race is always run on the first
Tuesday in November over a distance of 3200m (2 miles) at Flemington
Racecourse. It is the Southern Hemisphere’s richest race ($6.2 million) drawing
international competition and more than 100,000 people to the track.
Australia’s master trainer Bart Cummings holds the record for the number of
Melbourne Cup winners currently sitting at 12.
Style: With its celebratory air, Melbourne Cup is the day
for a strong fashion statement, from bold colours to striking design and
detail. Hats are customary.
Flower: Yellow rose.
Melbourne Cup is one big party. It’s a public holiday in
Melbourne, and the celebration mood really carries into the outfits you see at
the track. If there’s one day you want to have fun with colour and print, Cup
is the day to do it.
Crown Oaks Day – Thursday 7 November
Crown Oaks is Victoria’s premier event for three-year-old
fillies. It’s also regarded as ladies day, when women dress in their most
feminine ensemble. The winner of Fashions on the Field, the national fashion
competition of Australian department store Myer, is also announced on this day.
Style: Romantic, feminine looks and delicate fabrics.
Flower: Pink rose.
Take the chance to dress like a real lady on Oaks Day, in
feminine colours and styles. Pastels and florals are always great on ladies
day, just keep it chic and simple.
Emirates Stakes Day – Saturday 9 November
The Melbourne Cup Carnival finishes with Emirates Stakes,
the premier mile race in Victoria. Stakes Day is known for its relaxed, garden
party atmosphere and is recognised as the Carnival’s Family Day, a highlight
being the children’s Fashions on the Field where the young ones have the chance
to to parade their race day fashions.
Style: Something more relaxed but still festive.
Flower: Red rose.
It’s the end of the carnival, and ‘family day’ at
Flemington, so the kids are dressed up adorably and things are generally a bit
more relaxed. Feel free to go with something a bit more contemporary or edgy on
Stakes Day, and if you’ve been every day so far – the ladies will want to wear
their most comfortable shoes!!
3 comments:
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