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
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New arrivals
Millinery By Mel
MBM5318
$170.40
Millinery Jill
Pork pie rolled red
$352
Moss & Spy
Flora Midi (Pre-Order Friday 9 October)
$725
Rachel Gilbert
Brigitte Dress
$1,295
Felicity Northeast Millinery
White Raised Button with Silk Organza Bows Headband
$306
Kimberley B Millinery
Miss Alexia womens faux orchid flower headpiece in Burgundy
$99.95
Acler
MEDORAL MAXI DRESS
$650
Forever New
Gabbie Satin Scarf Saffia Ditsy
$29.99
Desire Fashion
Golda Maxi Dress in Black with Pink Floral
$99.95
Elliatt
Oribela Coat in Navy Blue
$288
SHEIKE
SERAPHINA EARRING STACK OF 3
$34.99
MESHKI
Hester Scuba Midi Dress - Black
$169
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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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