Spring Racing Carnival Dress Code: Caulfield Cup

The Caulfield Cup opens the Spring Racing Carnival, and unlike the other four days, it isn't run at Flemington at all, it's held at Caulfield Racecourse. That earlier date and different venue give the day its own identity: less bound by tradition than Derby Day or Melbourne Cup, and increasingly known for bold, colour-forward dress code rather than any fixed rule.

Why Caulfield Cup dressing is less strict

There's no official Caulfield Cup dress code the way Derby Day has one, and that's part of what makes it interesting to dress for. Over the last few years, a clear trend has emerged anyway: strong colour, colour-blocking and matching sets rather than anything muted. As the carnival's opening day, Caulfield Cup fashion tends to set the tone for what's trending across the rest of the season.

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Our bright colour dresses collection carries the bold single-colour looks that have become synonymous with Caulfield Cup, while printed dresses suits anyone leaning into pa... Show More