5 Of Our Favourite Melbourne Cup Outfits

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The Melbourne Cup is fast approaching, and aside from the horse racing, the day is a big player in the fashion field, an opportunity to be bold with your fashion, don a beautiful hat or sculptural headpiece and spend the day sipping champagne with friends.

Whilst Melbourne Cup race day fashion doesn't come with a strict set of rules, there are a few key points to keep in mind. The day calls for vibrant hues and uber-feminine cuts, so pack away the neutrals and that beloved black dress for another day, and opt for bright pinks, oranges, blues and purples. It's the perfect opportunity to curate your best tonal ensemble, by matching your bag and shoes or crafting an entire look within a colour palette. Discover some of our top picks for the best Melbourne Cup fashion looks below, all available in Newmarket.


Get Bright Now

Melbourne Cup Dress
Forever New Jessica Flutter-Sleeve Midi Dress
Mi Piaci Shine Strappy Sandal
Michael Hill Necklace with Citrine in 10kt yellow gold
Marc Jacobs The Leather Mini Bucket Bag


Going Green

Lovisa Green Double Flower Corsage Choker
Versace Sunglasses Available at Sunglass Hut
Decjuba Alex Boucle Blazer
Seed Rhinestone Crop Top

Into the Blue

Zoe & Morgan Shining Heart Earrings
Country Road Gathered Neckline Midi Dress
Status Anxiety Villain Sunglasses
Lovisa Blush Rosette Petal Fascinator
Mi Piaci Seiko Mule

Graphic It-Girl

RUBY Bettina Mini
Gucci Pearl Interlocking G Hair Clip
La Tribe x Superette Padded Heel
Coccinelle Blaire Ribbon Handbag Available at Smith & Caughey's

Pretty in Pink

Aje Ela Ruffle Ribbon Heel
BLAK Kiss Me Maxi Dress
Lovisa Pearl Grad Ball Headband
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand Available at Mecca
Yu Mei Scrunchie Vi

Whether you opt for one of these looks for your Melbourne Cup race-day fashion, or draw inspiration from them to create your own style, enjoy the moment to dress up and enjoy the camaraderie and excitement of race day. And if buying new isn't on the cards, consider renting a dress or browsing the incredible vintage and second hand stores in Newmarket.

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