race day, darling
Dressed for the races
New-season dresses, millinery and accessories from Australian labels, with the dress code for every major race day.
head to toe
Shop by piece
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New arrivals
Millinery By Mel
MBM5310
$195
Wendy Scully Millinery
Pink Ombré Silk Bow
$206
Millinery Jill
Pillbox can’t be more perfect
$495
Jin Dian
Adora Clutch in Cream with Floral Diamante
$59.95
Aje
Liora Strappy Heel
$329
Forever New
Arielle Lace Midi Dress Lemon
$199.99
PASDUCHAS
Lola Sleeve Midi
$380
SHEIKE
CAMILLE MIDI DRESS
$289.99
Rebecca Vallance
Bacio Midi Dress
$799
Trellis Lane
Lizzie Puff Sleeve Midi - Made to Order
$399
Elliatt
Nolana Halter Midi Dress in Blue & Purple Floral
$325
Manning Cartell
Pastel Dream Midi Dress
$599
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The racing calendar
Every major race day with its dress code, theme colours and millinery rules, so you know what to wear before you shop.
See the full calendar
- 17Sat · OctSportsbet Caulfield Cup DayCaulfield Racecourse, Melbourne
- 17Sat · OctTHE EVERESTRoyal Randwick, SydneyTurquoise, gold, white
- 24Sat · OctLadbrokes Cox Plate - HISTORIC at FlemingtonFlemington Racecourse, Melbourne
- 31Sat · OctVictoria Derby DayFlemington Racecourse, MelbourneBlack, white
- 3Tue · NovLexus Melbourne CupFlemington Racecourse, MelbourneVivid tones, bright colors
- 5Thu · NovVRC Oaks Day - Ladies DayFlemington Racecourse, MelbournePink, white, cream
Sat 17 Oct 2026 · Caulfield Racecourse
Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Day
what to wear
Required
- Tailored dresses, skirts, or smart shorts
- Blouses or tops
- Dress flats, heels, or neutral leather sneakers
Encouraged
- Millinery (optional)
Leave at home
- Activewear
- Runners & sports shoes
- Rubber thongs
- Casual jackets
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Style guides
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The milliners
106 Australian milliners, searchable by state, city and specialty.
130 Australian labels
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