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
Eve til Dawn
Custom pillbox
$316
Ford Millinery
DITA (butter yellow)
$271
Elliatt
Shannon 3D Floral Midi Dress In Purple
$450
Millinery Jill
Feathered protea
$565
Millinery By Mel
MBM5316.
$170.35
Rebecca Vallance
Helmsley Short Sleeve Midi Dress
$899
Alemais
ODESSA EMBROIDERED MIDI DRESS
$890
Hats From Oz
Exclusive large dark navy pillbox hat by Cupids Millinery
$329.95
Hello Curve
Juliana Plus Size Square Neck Mermaid Midi Dress
$269
ANNA QUAN
CHARLIE DRESS (WHITE)
$590
Aje
Boheme Lace Midi Dress
$699
SHEIKE
NEVADA EARRING
$29.99
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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
handmade in Australia
The milliners
106 Australian milliners, searchable by state, city and specialty.
130 Australian labels
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