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.
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New arrivals
Hello Curve
Penelope Plus Size Lace Square Neck Midi Dress
$299
Millinery By Mel
MBM5316
$170.97
Millinery Jill
Pork pie - soft pink, cream and gold beadwork
$638
Aje
Luna Metallic Mini Clutch
$349
Lauren J Ritchie Millinery
O'Malley Maroon Felt Beret with Draped Bow Trim Winter Racewear Headpiece
$391.81
Montique
Padma Gunmetal Earrings
$36
Forever New
Elizabeth Wide Brim Hat Natural Black
$59.99
Lorraine
Gwendoline Maxi Dress in Pink Hydrangea Floral Cotton Blend
$109.95
Alex Perry
Twist Dress in Satin Crepe
$2,600
MESHKI
Keely Cotton Sleeveless Midi Dress - Sky Blue
$145
Ford Millinery
JUDE (toffee)
$143
Acler
REEVE MAXI 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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