No, it’s not over yet.
Your Melbourne Cup hangover might have finally subsided, but we’ve still got a few race days left in the calendar.
Today it’s Oaks Day (AKA Ladies Day… AKA the day men flock to the racecourse because, well, ‘Ladies Day’) and the look is traditionally floaty and feminine. The result? Fashion that is as fun and colourful as ever.
Interestingly, almost everyone seems to have had the same outfit inspiration in their heads when they got up this morning – RED.
Must be something in the champagne.
The key colour from the sunset trend that dominated earlier in the week continues to be a popular choice amongst the VIP attendees. Others have gone for a slight variation with burgundy.
Meanwhile, Bec Hewitt started a trend of her own in a gorgeous, crimped, stripey, floaty dress with a cute cut-out on one side. High-low dresses (otherwise known as mullet dresses) have had their day, but Hewitt’s look is a fresh, fun take on uneven hemlines that we’re loving.
Plus, the sun is shining in Melbourne so no need for gumboots. So please, procrastinate from your office desk and click through a gallery of all the frocks guilt-free.
Click through our gallery of races looks below…
All the frocks and fascinators from Oaks Day 2017.
Top Comments
I like Claire Smith's dress, I could get alot of use out of that.
I don't know who Sasha Burns is but her photo is the best - it is the most natural and far from posey. She just looks happy and in radiant good heath :)
I am sad to see Nadia Barrtel looking so incredibly unwell and underweight. She used to look healthy and vibrant a few years ago (as Nadia Coppolino) before her profile expanded as Mrs Bartel. Regardless of what she wears, it's not glamour. It's a sickness. I hope she has all the support she needs, and will get the help she needs.