flagshipSun 4 Oct 2026
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
ParisLongchamp, Paris
Parisian Chic – refined and elegant, hats encouraged
You are invited · Sat 5 Sept 2026
Birdsville Cup Day
Birdsville Racecourse, QLD, Australia
major
Finest outback racing attire despite the dust. Fascinators, collared shirts, elegant dresses. Practical considerations: sandals over stilettos, sunscreen, hats, warm jacket for cool nights.
Theme colours
- orange
- red
- outback tones
what to wear
The dress code
- Dress standard
- Smart
- Millinery
- encouraged
- Season
- Spring
- Prize money
- Birdsville Cup 1600m $42,000
Women
Men
General admission
Saturday: Finest outback attire. Fascinators welcomed. Don't wear pristine shoes—they won't stay pristine.
Styling notes
The most relaxed dress code in Australian racing—yet racegoers still dress up. Pack for all conditions.
for the day
Shop the look
Wendy Scully Millinery
Pink Pastel Texture Fabric Bandeau Headband
$410
Millinery By Mel
MBM5308
$265
Hello Curve
Meryl Plus Size Black Gold Midi Cocktail Dress
$329
Hello Curve
Elyn Plus Size Teal Off Shoulder Cocktail Dress
$269
Blue Bungalow
Alcatraz Beige Leather Slingback Mule
$129.95
Alias Mae
Parlez Black Leather
$229.95
Samantha Rose
Avera Bag
$75
Samantha Rose
Aloria Bag
$79
save the date
Coming up
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Caulfield Guineas Day
Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne
Melbourne spring carnival begins. Sophisticated spring elegance with statement millinery.
flagshipSat 17 Oct 2026
Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Day
Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne
Major Group 1 day leading into Melbourne Cup Carnival. Spring elegance with sophisticated millinery.
