1/592019 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria. Picture: Mark Stewart
Melbourne Cup 2019: Best & worst fashions on the field
Florals, frills and fascinators lacquered in colour dominate Flemington Racecourse as punters and celebrities come out to celebrate the 2019 Melbourne Cup in style.
2/59MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 05: Men in colorful suits are seen during 2019 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
3/59MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 05: VRC Committee members Leena Attebo and Stephanie Wilson in the mounting yard during 2019 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
4/592019 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria. Simon and Luke from Newcastle. Picture: Mark Stewart
5/59Fashions on the Field contestants pose for a photograph in the Park during Melbourne Cup Day, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/James Ross)
6/592019 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria. Picture: Mark Stewart
7/59MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 05: Racegoers are seen during 2019 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
8/59Fashions on the Field contestants pose for a photograph in the Park during Melbourne Cup Day, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/James Ross)
9/592019 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria. Punters arrive early. Picture: Mark Stewart
10/592019 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria. Picture: Mark Stewart
11/59Fashions on the Field contestants pose for a photograph in the Park during Melbourne Cup Day, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/James Ross)
12/59MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 05: Brooke Hogan arrives at Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images for Uber)
13/59MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Tom Hawkins, Emma Hawkins, Lauren Zonfrillo, Jock Zonfrillo, Jessie Murphy and Marc Murphy arrive at Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images for Uber)
14/592019 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria. Picture: Mark Stewart
15/592019 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria. Punters arrive early. Picture: Mark Stewart
16/59MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 05: Nick Cummins arrives at Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images for Uber)
17/59Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Punters arriving by train. Picture: Jay Town
18/59MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 05: Lee Elliott arrives at Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images for Uber)
19/59Racegoer Lilly Scheider arrives for the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith)
20/592019 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria. Picture: Mark Stewart
21/59MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 05: Tom Hawkins and Emma Hawkins arrive at Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images for Uber)
22/59MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 05: Rachael Finch arrives at Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images for Uber)
23/59Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington People walking up the MemberÕs Walk Picture Jay Town
24/59Elyse Knowles arrives to the Birdcage on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/Erik Anderson)
25/59MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 05: Joel Platfull and Elle Ferguson arrive at Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images for Uber)
26/592019 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria. Punters arrive early. Picture: Mark Stewart
27/59Fashions on the Field contestants pose for a photograph in the Park during Melbourne Cup Day, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/James Ross)
28/59Fashions on the Field contestants pose for a photograph in the Park during Melbourne Cup Day, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/James Ross)
29/59Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington People walking up the Member’s Walk. Picture: Jay Town
30/59Fashions on the Field contestants pose for a photograph in the Park during Melbourne Cup Day, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/James Ross)
31/592019 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria. Punters arrive early. Picture: Mark Stewart
32/59General view of horses heading onto the track in race 1, the Ottawa Stakes during Melbourne Cup Day, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/Vince Caligiuri)
33/59Fashions on the Field contestants pose for a photograph in the Park during Melbourne Cup Day, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/James Ross)
34/59MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 05: Brittany Groth and Sam Groth arrive at Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images for Uber)
35/59Fashions on the Field contestants pose for a photograph in the Park during Melbourne Cup Day, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/James Ross)
36/59A Fashions on the Field contestants poses for a photograph in the Park during Melbourne Cup Day, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/James Ross)
37/59Fashions on the Field contestants pose for a photograph in the Park during Melbourne Cup Day, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/James Ross)
38/59Michelle Battersby is seen in the Bumble marquee in the Birdcage on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith)
39/59MATTY J & LAURA BYRNE
40/59MICHELLE BATTERSBY
41/59MONIKA RADULOVIC
42/59GEORGIA LOVE
43/59Rebecca Harding is seen in the Birdcage on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith)
44/59A Fashions on the Field contestant poses for a photograph in the Park during Melbourne Cup Day, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/James Ross)
45/59Kate Peck is seen in the Birdcage on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith)
46/59MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 05: Elyse Knowles arrives at Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images for Uber)
47/59DORIS YOUNANE
48/59BRITT DAVIS
49/59MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 05: Elyse Knowles and Rachael Finch arrive at Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images for Uber)
50/59ROB MILLS
51/59LIV PHYLAND
52/59Fashions on the Field contestants pose for a photograph in the Park during Melbourne Cup Day, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/James Ross)
53/59SCOTT TWEEDIE
54/59GEORGIA LOVE
55/59MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 05: Doris Younane attends the Birdcage on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images)
56/59Sharna Burgess
57/59Fashions on the Field contestants pose for a photograph in the Park during Melbourne Cup Day, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/James Ross)
58/59MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 05: A race-goer sits on a plastic blanket before the commencement of the 2019 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
59/59MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 05: Men in colorful suits are seen during 2019 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
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