This Is The Hair Trend Set To Dominate The Spring Racing Carnival

While certain racing days come with a specific dress code: Oaks Day is Ladies Day, meaning you should be showing off a feminine side, while Derby Day has a strict monochrome theme, making it compulsory to ditch the colour. But while the dress code may be strict in style and colour, there is one area of fashion left to the imagination - headwear.

Traditionally racing attire consisted of a fascinator, a large or decorative design that was the finishing touch of any racing getup. Now, racegoers and the Australian fashion set are reinventing racing headwear, coming up with new and exciting ways to abide by the rules...while simultaneously breaking them. From pearl headbands to velvet bows, there are so many different ways to amp up your racing style without bucking tradition.

Below, headwear perfect for the spring racing calendar.