Fashions On The Field: Melbourne Cup

The race that stops a nation. For those of you BWA readers that don’t live in Australia, the day of the Melbourne Cup each year, means millions of dollars in lost productivity as Australians nation wide stop to have a punt on their favourite horse.

Second to that, the raceday fashion is one of the more enjoyable pastimes to spy celebrities, crazy hats and outrageous fashion choices on the one day of the year that it seems totally legitimate.

Check out the gallery below including the Fashions On The Field winners and celebrities which include Mischa Barton (Coop eat your heart out!), Jennifer Hawkins and Sophie Monk.

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Images: SMH, Mamamia, Melbourne Cup

33 Comments

33 Comments

  • Kellco
    Reply Kellco Sunday 18th November, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    lovin’ the colours, Melbourne cup outfits are always interesting~

  • Reply leckytomato Sunday 18th November, 2012 at 9:27 am

    everyone is so colourful!

  • sommy7
    Reply sommy7 Thursday 15th November, 2012 at 10:08 am

    So Colourful and bright- I like the looks

  • Trish_D
    Reply Trish_D Tuesday 13th November, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    I really can’t believe some of the hats – OK, some are fine, but others?????

  • Reply leckytomato Sunday 11th November, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    wow~

  • Reply Elunia Sunday 11th November, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    some great looks here…

  • Reply mandystsai Friday 9th November, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    Wow, just spectacular!

  • Reply Ian Friday 9th November, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    Jennifer Hawkins looks amazing

  • Reply Sabbyxox Thursday 8th November, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    Love the hair pieces!

  • Reply foxoduck Thursday 8th November, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Mostly lovely

  • Reply dj23249 Thursday 8th November, 2012 at 6:21 am

    Not a fan of floral but love that striking yellow dress in the large photo

  • Reply cindyhu_1234 Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    the fashion is incredible, which I was there!

  • Reply Flutterly Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    How pretty are all those Spring Racing dresses!

  • Reply Jane Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    Some awesome bright outfits here. The neons look great, as do the florals.

  • Reply detailed Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    Jennifer Hawkins is stunning, as always.

  • Reply ellenstewart Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    Wasn’t a huge fan of Jennifer Hawkins outfit… the rest looked gorgeous!

  • Reply MsKimo Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    These looks bring a smile to my face, so bright and fun. Love the headgear too!

  • Reply shazam Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    The fascinators are getting more and more unique each year! Different to say the least!!

    Jennifer Hawkins looks stunning as always. I’m loving her headpiece!

  • Reply Zerotolove Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    So much color!

  • violetflower61230
    Reply violetflower61230 Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    I like Delta’s floral headpiece but not really her outift… Also is there something wrong with the last few pictures or is it just me?

  • Reply qiaocolateluva Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    Just amazing…….

  • Reply coyleshana Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    So bright and colourful, I love it!

  • Reply lyderem Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    Who would have thought that Neon would be back in fashion.. love it.

  • Nicole
    Reply Nicole Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    I wish I lived in Melb!

  • Reply Xanthexo Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    i love the style – so great

  • Reply godsaur Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    love xxx

  • make up magic
    Reply make up magic Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 11:55 am

    I love the neons!

  • Reply ragdollbaby Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 11:44 am

    Large variety of outfit.

  • Reply Sparkles17 Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Love the bright and happy florals and neons this year.

    • Reply yslyenom Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 11:20 pm

      Cheerful outfits this year

  • lanalang
    Reply lanalang Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Lots of gorgeous outfits this year!

  • Reply Tashie Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 10:24 am

    Love Jennifer Hawkins headpiece!

  • Reply T1NA Wednesday 7th November, 2012 at 9:52 am

    interesting choice of hats this year

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