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
Elliatt
Valessa One Shoulder Midi in Pink
$420
Leo Lin
Elsie Flutter Sleeve Midi Dress - Midnight
$899
Millinery By Mel
MBM5315
$337.63
Millinery Jill
Flat brim fedora with stacked pearls
$423
REBECCA SHARE
DECO
$566
Kimberley B Millinery
Miss Whimsical headband. Womens 3D Black and White floral lace headband
$160
Forever New
Wren Hardware Detail Midi Dress Rust
$169.99
Ford Millinery
LOVE ME DO (raspberry)
$299
SHEIKE
CELINA EARRINGS
$49.99
Bec + Bridge
NIKITA KITTEN HEEL - BLACK LEATHER
$260
Alemais
RUTHIE SHIRTDRESS
$890
Alex Perry
Strapless Dress in Satin Crepe
$2,550
save the date
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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