Melbourne Cup Day fashion has been the talking point for journalists along with the general public since the first race in 1861 and it is little different now. Melbourne Cup race day may be the “the race that stops the nation”, however there is an equal amount of excitement around where you are going to watch it, what you are going to wear on the day, not to mention looking forward to the fashions on the field.
Male or Female, Young or Old – who doesn’t love getting dressed up and enjoying the thrill of taking a punt at the races? Even if you can’t make it to Flemington, there is sure to be a Melbourne Cup 2018 event close by where you can take the afternoon off and celebrate the occasion or create your own event in the office complete with a Melbourne Cup 2018 sweep.
If you are looking for the perfect venue with Melbourne Cup 2018 packages for your office to celebrate the excitement of the cup in Wollongong, Sage Wollongong has you covered with a delish Wollongong Melbourne Cup lunch package with a Seafood buffet on offer for $79 per person – an extra $20 and you can indulge in a bottomless sparkling! With live music, sweep stakes and Best dressed prizes on offer it’s the ideal place to experience the excitement of the Melbourne Cup and where you can celebrate your win with colleagues, clients and friends.
With the venue sorted, it’s now time to think about the most important part – the perfect Melbourne Cup outfit. This year’s Melbourne Cup fashion tip is to have fun with your outfit. Melbourne Cup is your chance to leave the more sedate corporate outfits in the wardrobe and opt for a statement outfit with bright colours and prints that will really have the office talking. Melbourne Cup Race day etiquette is about being elegant, so your outfit should always be at or below knee length and shouldn’t show too much skin. It’s a good idea to start planning your outfit early, invest in the best quality of dress you can afford, if you need to stick to a budget invest in a classic timeless piece that works with a few looks in your wardrobe, so you can get maximum wear throughout the year or years to come. Once you have the perfect dress, you can work on matching your shoes, headpiece and accessories. Speaking of shoes, it’s more important that they fit comfortably so they stay on the feet for the entire day, the idea is to remain classy from start to finish.
The 2018 Melbourne Cup Fashion season for women is all about the hat or the headpiece, and the advice is to move away from the classic fascinator and be a little bolder with your headpiece choice, choosing a unique design and bright colours – try to stay away from black. Choose a hat or headpiece that compliments you and your outfit, a total look is important, but it doesn’t mean you have to match everything perfectly. Fresh flowers are a nice addition to your head piece or as an alternative to a hat. It’s also important to be confident with your look, so if you don’t think you can pull off a larger head piece or be confident with wearing it, then opt for a classic piece that you know you can pull off.
If you’re thinking that men have all the luck when it comes to race day, as its shirt, tie and then game on, think again. Men are putting more effort and thought in than ever into their race day outfits. For men a classic suit is a must, and if you are wanting to go all out a 3-piece suite is a winner but try not to wear a navy or black suit. It’s spring, so dress for the season. Experiment with colours and textures, think pastels with a lighter coloured suit or go all out with bright colours to really make an impact on the day.
Wherever you plan on celebrating Melbourne Cup in 2018 and whichever outfit you choose, do your homework on race day keeping an eye on the 2018 Melbourne Cup horses in contention and do your very best to back a winner on the day!
