The Spring Races: Caulfield Cup
Our first style guide of our spring race style series – the Caulfield Cup. We will cover the dress code, what to wear and how to accessorise in full. When you think Caulfield Cup, think colour.
The Caulfield Cup is one of the first big race days of the spring racing season. Held in October, the Caulfield Cup dress code is all about colour which is a very fitting dress code as the springtime flowers are in bloom. You know with the Caulfield Cup coming up it is time to inject some colour into your wardrobe. Think roaring red, hot pink, sapphire and effervescent navy. Bold little black dresses and vibrant white dress styles are also appropriate choices for your Caulfield Cup races attire.
And of course, being racing – one must remember to accessorise and we recommend a little bit of colour blocking when it comes to your accessories for the Caulfield Cup. If you are wearing a jewel tone dress you might opt for a pair of statement earrings. Contrasting colours will go down a treat for your horse race attire at the Caulfield Cup and may even win you a best dressed prize at the fashions of the fields.
What is the Caulfield Cup?
The Caulfield Cup is one of Australia's most popular horse racing events that is held every year at the Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne. This race day is a highlight race of Australia's Spring Racing Carnival.
When is the Caulfield Cup?
In 2025 the Caulfield Cup race will be held on Saturday the 18th of October, 2025.
What is the dress code for the Caulfield Cup?
The Caulfield Cup has a race day dress code. Think styles that appropriate for day time yet boast formality, style and sophistication. Women usually opt for knee length dresses or midi length dresses, headbands or fascinators, and accessories. Men traditionally wear suits with a tie.
What are the 2025 Caulfield Cup trends?
The 2025 Caulfield Cup trends include bright colours, colour blocking and monochromatic colours. Pastels and floral printed dresses are also trending for the Caulfield Cup.
Monochromatic Moments
A monochromatic moment at the races is always a good idea. Choosing one colour for your dress and accessories will allow for a put together race day look. You can opt for colourful style or go for a black on black or a white on white look. Either way you will look so chic and strikingly elegant in a monochrome look. A little black dress or a little white dress is a fabulous way to go. Remember to style you look with matching accessories for the perfect final touch. Jewellery is always a non negotiable when it comes to race day style.
Colour Blocking
Colour blocking will always allow you to stand out from the crowd and standing out at the horse races is always a good idea. You can either select two contrasting colours such as a red dress and green jewellery and colour block this way. Or you can select one core colour such as blue and use different shades of blue to colour block your Caulfield Cup look. A colourful off the shoulder dress or a bright midi length dress is a popular choice of style for the races. Either way your outfit will be colourful at the Caulfield Cup.
How is the Caulfield Cup different to the Melbourne Cup?
The Caulfield Cup has a slightly more relaxed atmosphere yet it is still highly prestigious like the Melbourne Cup. The Melbourne Cup dress code can also be more bold as this day is the star of the Spring Racing Carnival.
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Updated on 02/09/2025
