What should I wear on Cup day?

Cup Day is not the day to go casual – ditch the chinos and suit up. However, Cup Day doesn’t have a strict colour dress code like Derby Day, so you can be slightly more bold with your styling choices, as long as you keep your look neat and tidy.

What is the 2021 Melbourne Cup fashion?

Bring out your fascinators and frocks because the best fashion moments from Melbourne Cup 2021 are here. Off to the races with champagne in one hand and leaving with stilettos in another. Bold reds, structured florals, midi dresses and ornamental headpieces have dominated Flemington Racecourse for Melbourne Cup 2021.

What should I wear to Melbourne Cup Lunch 2021?

They must adhere to the general Melbourne Cup dress code – “suitable racewear attire” for the women and a jacket, slacks, a shirt, tie and dress shoes for the men – but they are free to go as bold and bright as they like with the colours, patterns and textures they select.

Can you wear colour on Derby Day?

“Derby Day is black and white, so you want to be wearing either black or white. You don’t want to be wearing any colour on Derby Day. It’s all about being classy at the races,” according to fashionista Nadia Bartel.

Can I wear pants to Melbourne Cup?

“Gentlemen are required to wear a suit of tailored slacks (tailored chinos acceptable), sports coat or blazer, plus tie and dress shoes. Between 1 December and 31 March jackets may be removed. Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal national dress of their country.”

Can you wear grey to Derby Day?

The dress code for men and women on Derby Day is Black and White – but you can get away with shades of grey. The official flower for Derby Day is the cornflower. This subtle purple-blue flower pairs perfectly with the monochrome palette for Derby Day. So you can always pop one in your pocket or pin one to your lapel.