Okay, ladies, it’s finally arrived … time to frock up and get excited for the Spring Racing Season.
It’s time to show off your fashion prowess & personality trackside. Are you ready?
We recommend booking a Spring Racing Styling Session with our Personal Stylists and Shoppers now to nail your look in just 2 hours!
Do you have your outfit? Are you buying new or cleverly updating something you already have?
Whatever your style, 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.
For a complete guide to every big fashion day of the Spring Racing Carnival visit Our Ultimate Guide to the Spring Racing Carnival.
Where to Find the Perfect Spring Racing Outfit
Here are our top picks of stores on trend for Spring Carnival & Melbourne Cup Fashion this year.
Cue Clothing
For those of you who are looking for bold colour, monochromatic style & sophisticated glamour, Cue is for you.
Cue is synonymous with bold colour which lends to colour blocking a key trend for this spring racing season & perfect for cup day.
Not sure which colours suit you? Book a colour analysis today!
Cue showcases 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.
Standout Piece from Cue Clothing
Floral off the Shoulder dress from Cue
Cue Classic & Elegant Style
For cover-up Cue have some lovely tailored capes along with a host of voluminous A-line dresses and skirts with pretty pleats for those wanting to accentuate their waists, tuck in a lovely top and hide tummies.
Cue Dress in Bold Cobalt Bright of the Season!
Forever New
Forever New will always be the price friendly leader in feminine 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. A one-stop shopping destination for Melbourne Cup Day you can accessorise from head to toe instore with a headpiece, shoes, jewellery and a day to evening clutch bag.
This season Forever New host their traditional nudes and neutrals but many dresses are infused with soft floral patterns ideal for Spring Racing and Melbourne Cup fashion. The best part is you can accessorise from head to toe here with a headpiece, shoes, jewellery and a day to evening clutch bag.
Forever New Dress & Fascinator
Forever New Dress & Fascinator
Sheike
Want something a bit more fun or daring this racing season?
Head to Sheike for affordable on-trend pieces that look expensive but won’t break the bank.
Beautiful feminine detail with a gorgeous spilt the Sheike dress is a sophisticated head turner.
Want to stand out from the crowd this Melbourne Cup Day? This bold red jumpsuit from Sheike will do the trick!
Sheike knockout dress perfect for Melbourne Cup Day
Seed Heritage
Looking for something more feminine?
Seed has a fantastic range of floaty beautiful ruffles and this season’s intricate sleeve detail in fresh whites.
Stunning Lace Dress with on-trend bell sleeves from Seed
Seed cold shoulder top & ruffle pants create a feminine elegant look
Accessories & Head Wear
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.
Make sure your shoes are not only fabulous but are flattering to your legs, that they extend the leg and don’t cut your legs short visually.
More Tips
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.
Not sure how to do this?
Style with Cindy, my personal stylist consultancy, I have a team of stylists that can help you with personal shopping to find the best outfit to suit your body shape, colouring and age. To get further information see my personal stylist services