FASHION

What to Wear This Spring Racing Season

Giddy up

Forget about trifectas – here, the marie claire fashion team share their most important trackside tip: what to wear to the races!

Occasion 1: Derby Day

Date: Saturday 2 November, 2019

Our Take: “I’ll keep it classic in a balloon-sleeve blouse and trousers – in monochrome, of course” – Chloe Buttenshaw, Senior Fashion Editor

white dress off shoulder
(Credit: Givenchy Resort 2020)
blouse top

Kaia Top, $380, available at myer.com.au.

Black pant

Belinda Pant, $249, available at hansenandgretel.com.

black bag

Sylvie 1969 Patent Leather Mini Top Handle Bag, $4195, available at gucci.com/au.

black shoe

Oscar de la Renta Shoes, POA, oscardelarenta.com.

white glasses

Paisley Sunglasses, $380, available at zimmermannwear.com.

gold bracelet

Link Bracelet, $11,100, available at tiffany.com.au.

Occasion 2: Melbourne Cup

Date: Tuesday 5 November 2019

Our Take: “Bright is best for the Melbourne Cup – think canary yellow and cute accessories” – Monica Russell, Fashion Editor

yellow dress girl
yellow dress

Kennedy Asymmetric Ruffled Floral-Print Georgette Dress, $1313.50, available at net-a-porter.com.

yellow glasses

Paula Sunglasses, $480, available at loewe.com.

black shoe

Azeline Leather Kitten Heel Sandal, $475, available at maraandmine.com.

white bucket bag

Trellis Lirio Plant Pot Mini Bucket Bag, $617, available at shopbop.com.


Occasion 3:
Stakes Day

Date: Saturday 9 November 2019

Our Take: “Stakes Day is the carnival’s most relaxed, so I’ll be opting for a belted shirt-dress and wide-brimmed hat” – Jana Pokorny, Fashion Director.

white dress girl
white dress

Espionage Bow Shirt Dress, $595, available at zimmermannwear.com.

orange shoe

Eden Leather Sandals, $569, available at net-a-porter.com.

brown bag

Dauphine Bag, $4150, available at au.louisvuitton.com.

straw hat

Giga Spinner Pinned Raffia Hat, $891, available at matchesfashion.com.

red earrings

Marni Earrings, $354, available at farfetch.com.

This article initially appeared in the November issue of Marie Claire magazine. 

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