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Spring Racing and
Melbourne Cup Fashion 2011
Okay ladies, it’s finally arrived and the Spring
Racing Carnival is in overdrive. It’s one time
in the year where we are truly encouraged to
dress up, look feminine and portray elegance
trackside. Are you ready? Do you have your
outfit? Are you buying new or cleverly updating
something you already have?
Whatever your style quest, this season spring
racing and Melbourne Cup fashion is showcasing
colour and classic styles with retailers
offering a host of gorgeous options for the
season. So whether you’re a Derby, Cup, Oaks or
Stakes day lady – you’re in good hands. Here’s
who’s doing what in spring racing and Melbourne
Cup fashion.
We’ve discussed before that colour blocking is
absolutely everywhere and will be the key trend
for this spring racing season. Black and white
is always acceptable and glamorous particularly
on it’s aligned Derby Day and nudes and pastel
tones will exude simplistic elegance and will be
loyal wardrobe staples for years to come.
We saw Megan Gale do the hot-pink pantsuit at
Caulfield Cup this year but in my opinion, a
dress is always preferable. Speaking of hot
pink, Saba is featuring a host of vibrant
colours including a hot pink maxi dress, which
would certainly make an entrance! In maxi length
they also feature navy and soft prints. Many
classic style dresses from strapless and capped
sleeves cocktail style, cinched at the waist to
black and white shift dresses which can be
dressed up with the right shoe, bag and head
piece.
For those of you who are looking for
minimalistic glamour, Thurley is for you. They
are showcasing feminine nudes and neutrals in
beautiful fabrics and classic style dresses.
Beautiful embellishment and fabric gathering
both flatter and celebrate body curves so for
Melbourne Cup fashion and the spring racing
season it is a lovely option for that elegant
feel.
David Lawrence has embraced the bold and
beautiful colours and prints of the season on
their curve friendly pieces. High quality
fabrics in great classic cuts will flatter all
ladies. Cinch in waists with belts, choose a
wider skirt if you’re bottom heavy and capped
sleeves for ladies looking for some upper
coverage.
For black and white prints CUE is the leader, be
it spots, stripes or quirky patterns, great for
Darby Day. For cover-up they have some lovely
tailored blazers in dusty pink, charcoal and
black along with a host of voluminous a-line
skirts with pretty pleats for those wanting to
accentuate their waists, tuck in a lovely top
and hide tummies.
Forever New will always be the price friendly
leader in women’s fashion. This season they host
their traditional nudes and neutrals but many
dresses are infused with soft floral patterns
ideal for Spring Racing and Melbourne Cup
fashion. Best part is you can accessorise from
head to toe here with a headpiece, shoes,
jewellery and a day to evening clutch bag.
Renowned international milliner Phillip Tracey
(also responsible for 36 head pieces at William
and Kate’s Royal Wedding) has been invited to
the Spring Racing Carnival as a style expert.
Fascinators are long gone and we’re encouraged
to get creative with headgear with more
voluminous pieces – guys included!
Remember to accessorise minimally if you have an
extravagant dress or if you’re wearing something
simple and classic, this is where you can play
with statement shoes and an eye-catching
headpiece.
The great thing about this spring racing season
and Melbourne Cup fashion is that any colour you
can think of will be acceptable as
colour-blocking leads the racing trends. So
don’t worry about matching everything, have fun
with colour provided it is complementary to your
skin complexion.
When it comes to dressing for Spring Racing
we’re all looking to make a statement, as
fashion is a leading component of the sport.
Making a statement isn’t necessarily wearing
what magazines and retailers are showcasing, you
need to dress for your shape and skin tone. When
dressing you should aim to enhance your best
features and primarily feel comfortable and feel
confident in what you are wearing.
This is what I do.
I can show you how to dress for your body shape,
present your most suitable colours for your skin
tone and teach you coveted style tips to use in
everyday dressing – no more stressing about what
to wear and how to wear it!
If you would like
further information on workshops, one on one
shopping, colour analysis, makeup tuition or my
annual fashion parades with a difference,
please call me
or have a look at my services page.
Wishing you a lovely day at the races!
Love Cindy x
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