Spring Racing Carnival is back for another year, and we can tell, thanks to this year’s colors and trends, the outfits will be even more fabulous than the years before.
Watch the hemline of your dresses on Derby Day, a fantastic solution is a slim-fitting knee-length and above the knee dress which will flatter your figure and produce a feminine shape. Three-quarter sleeves and long sleeves also look stylish and flattering and so are excellent choices. Draw inspiration from the runways of Iris van Herpen, Marco p Vincenzo, Dolce & Gabbana, Balmain and Ermanno Scervino.
Melbourne Cup Day
If you are lucky enough to be heading into Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, to experience one of the most prestigious events in horse racing history, then you will want to look your best.
Emirates Melbourne Cup Day event is held on Tuesday, 3rd of November, and is the most well-known race occasion. It is an event which not only places Australia in the international sporting spotlight but also the fashion spotlight.
Styling Tips
Dare to be adventurous! If you want to stand out from the crowd what you need is color. You can modernise your ensemble to avoid looking as if you will be attending a job event, by choosing pantsuits which have a wide leg to flatter and elongate your own appearance and don’t shy away from colour to make an impression.
We love the wide-leg trouser trend, and if you’re searching for inspiration on how to wear this tendency then look no farther than the runways of Balmain, Maiyet, ” Valentin Yudashkin, Celine and Stella McCartney.
Create a strong fashion statement with colour, detail, exotic prints and also the most striking accessories which you could find. This year a few of our favourite prints are 70’s floral prints and Japanese-inspired prints and fashions that are rich in both texture and colour.
Crown Oaks Day
The Melbourne Cup Carnival is among those colourful weeks of the Australian social calendar and Crown Oaks Day is no exception. The function that celebrates the ladies and their distinctive sense of fashion kicks off Thursday 5th of November.
Crown Oaks Day is a fantastic, social event when friends soak up the glamorous setting of the beautiful, manicured gardens. The fields are a bloom, using a selection of vivid, delicate and feminine pieces.
Styling Tips
Maintain your looks elegant and simple. Thus your essential things are soft pink tones, floral prints, lace and frills. We love the A-line dresses and skirt trend this year, and a number of these appearances have emerged on the runways. Some of our favorites are Philipp Plein, Donna Karan, Maticevski, Dolce & Gabbana and DKNY.
Floral prints also make a big effect on the field trend and girls of all ages are seen in the latest floral print patterns and trends. If you chose not to utilize the 70’s inspired floral prints on Melbourne Cup Day, subsequently Crown Oaks Day is a great time to draw inspiration from the muted designs such as those modelled down the catwalks of Nina Ricchi and John Galliano.
Emirates Stakes Day
Emirates Stakes Day marks the end of this four-day Melbourne Cup Carnival racing occasion and kicks off on Saturday 7th of November. It is a day for the family, and we see racegoers adopt the more relaxed fashion fashions with this day.
Styling Tips
Embrace natural materials that help keep you cool and comfortable. The fashion world is currently full of amazing spring fashion trends and the fashionistas are already stocking up on designs in interesting colors, cuts and getting inventive with all the textures.
We love the A-line and maxi dresses and dresses in bold or pastel colours for this occasion. We also love reds, such as the A-line dress that this stunning model strutted down the catwalk to get DKNY, or the fairly Exotic striped appearance from Philipp Plein.
