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Racing Fashion Weekly

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Caulfield Cup

Caulfield Racecourse, VIC, Australia

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Vibrant spring fashion – bold colours and florals encouraged

Caulfield Cup

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Formal
Millinery
encouraged

Women

Premier staying race. Spring racing elegance at Caulfield.

Required

  • Cocktail or day dress
  • Elegant footwear

Encouraged

  • Fascinators and hats
  • Jewel tones
  • Sophisticated styling

Leave at home

  • Denim
  • Thongs
  • Casual wear

Men

Smart racing attire.

Required

  • Collared shirt
  • Tailored trousers
  • Leather shoes

Encouraged

  • Suit
  • Tie
  • Quality accessories

Leave at home

  • Shorts
  • Thongs
  • Casual T-shirts

Weather

Mid-October Melbourne - 16-22°C. Typical spring conditions, bring layers.

Check the official details before you go: racenet.com.au ↗

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