The Spring Races: Melbourne Cup
• The Melbourne Cup is known as the race that stop the nation, and is the main race day of the spring racing carnival.
• Bold colours and styles are the perfect choice for a Melbourne Cup look.
• Accessorise your Melbourne Cup outfit with hair accessories and jewellery.
• Choose a statement style such as an off the shoulder dress or a brightly coloured dress.
The Melbourne Cup is coming up and being one of the biggest races of the race season it is expected to be highly anticipated and filled with lots of gorgeous trackside looks. For the dress code think bold, colour and fun.
What is the Melbourne Cup?
Known as the race that stops the nation, the Melbourne Cup is an annual horseracing event set in Melbourne, Australia. The Melbourne Cup is the biggest race of what is known as the spring racing season in Australia, and it is held every year around the beginning of November, specifically on the first Tuesday of the month. In addition to the race, the Melbourne Cup is also know for it's fashions and fascinators.
When is the Melbourne Cup?
The Melbourne Cup race is on the 4th of November, 2025. The race is held at 3pm.
What should I wear to the Melbourne Cup?
It is the race that stops the nation, so your dress can be on par with this saying too. The Melbourne Cup is big, bold and brilliant. It is also one of the most thrilling days on the spring calendar as well as the fashion calendar, so feel free to go all out with what you wear.
The glamour. The drama. The bold. The statements. These are the elements to be embraced for you Melbourne Cup style. The Melbourne Cup dress code is all about colour. Much like the Caulfield Cup, it is time to fully embrace colour at your Melbourne Cup event. Save the black and white for Derby Day and instead get all your favourite colourful dresses ready for choosing. A statement off the shoulder dress is always a good idea for the Cup, as is a bold printed dress or a dramatic stylish split dress.
How should I accessorise for the Melbourne Cup?
One must never forget an accessory, and for the Melbourne Cup the accessories are top priority (after the dress, of course). Opt for a statement making fascinator or hat or a glamorous headband. Either way it is important to look glam, chic and bold for the Melbourne Cup, and this can be achieved through your dress, your hair accessories, your jewellery and your makeup.
Outfit Ideas For The Melbourne Cup
Statement Pieces
Make a statement with a statement silhouette. An off the shoulder dress is a good choice and is perfect for making a style statement. Or you could sport a sleeveless dress for the perfect spring time moment. Embroidered, lace or printed dresses are another way to bring a statement to the race day. Try a cocktail length dress for the ultimate race day fashion statement.
Bold Colours
Think gem tones and luxurious shades. Sapphires and bright pinks are perfect colours for the Melbourne Cup, if you prefer lighter colours, then pastels are the way to go. Midi dresses and cocktail dresses are made for race day dress codes. In addition to these lusher tones, you can also opt for dresses in hot pinks and reds as well as shades of yellows and blues. You will look oh so confident in your colourful frock for the Melbourne Cup. For a bold look opt for colour blocking, pair two different colours together to create a vibrant contrasting outfit, or go all out in one colour head to toe. One way to do this is to go bold with your earring and headband choice – green on green, pink on pink, or green on pink, colour blocking was made for Melbourne Cup.
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Updated on 13/10/2025
