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
MBM5345
$176.28
Moss & Spy
Edwina Short Dress - Spearmint
$605
Millinery Jill
Parisian in purple
$350
Wendy Scully Millinery
Olive Green Headband Crown with Veiling
$268
Hello Curve
Miranda Plus Size Square Neck Lace Sleeve Cocktail Dress
$269.90
BB Exclusive
Juniper White Bow Front Heels
$69.99
Lana Wilkinson
Gabby Heel Gold Metallic Patent Leather
$239.95
Forever New
Therese Short Sleeve Midi Dress Blue Kinsey Spot
$169.99
Elliatt
Poselia Halter Midi Dress
$408.50
Birdsnest
Green Hibiscus Adore Dress & Silver
Lorraine
Moresby Midi Shirt Dress in Navy with Cream Contrast Trim
$109.95
SHEIKE
NIA RING
$34.99
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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
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The milliners
106 Australian milliners, searchable by state, city and specialty.
130 Australian labels
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