Melbourne Cup 2015: Racegoers’ fashion hits and misses

IT’S not all about the celebrities. Be it good or bad, the Melbourne Cup is also a big day in fashion for everyone.

1/38Winner of Melbourne Cup’s Fashions in the Field, Emily Hunter, in a dress made by her mother. Picture: David Caird.

2/382015 Melbourne Cup Day colour at Flemington Racecourse .Colour at cup L to R Nerida Beard from Perth . Picture: Andrew Tauber

3/38Nicole Walter at Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Picture: AAP Image/David Crosling

Racegoers enjoy the atmosphere on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. Picture: Zak Kaczmarek/Getty Images for the VRC

4/38Racegoers enjoy the atmosphere on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. Picture: Zak Kaczmarek/Getty Images for the VRC

5/38Punters arrive early on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Picture: AAP Image/Joe Castro

A racegoer sporting a red Indian headdress graces the field at Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup day in Melbourne on November 3, 2015. Picture: AFP PHOTO/Paul CROCK

6/38A racegoer sporting a red Indian headdress graces the field at Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup day in Melbourne on November 3, 2015. Picture: AFP PHOTO/Paul CROCK

A racegoer prepares for the annual Fashion on the Field competition at Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup day in Melbourne on November 3, 2015. Picture: AFP PHOTO/Paul CROCK

7/38A racegoer prepares for the annual Fashion on the Field competition at Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup day in Melbourne on November 3, 2015. Picture: AFP PHOTO/Paul CROCK

8/38A woman sports a fancy hat at Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup day in Melbourne on November 3, 2015. Picture: AFP PHOTO/Paul CROCK

9/38Melbourne Cup. 2015. Rick Horsburgh and Gregg Peters. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

2015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Vanessa Skrypczak of Melbourne wearing Peta Schaefer couture. Picture: David Caird.

10/382015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Vanessa Skrypczak of Melbourne wearing Peta Schaefer couture. Picture: David Caird.

11/38Fashions on the field entrants on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, Tuesday, Nov 3, 2015. Picture: AAP Image/David Crosling

12/382015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Leeanne Symes wearing a Pegi Lea design hat. Picture: David Caird.

13/38A racegoer prepares for the annual Fashion on the Field competition at Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup day in Melbourne on November 3, 2015. Picture: AFP PHOTO/Paul CROCK

2015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Angela McCormick wearing a Julie Casey hat checks her phone while in line for judging. Picture: David Caird.

14/382015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Angela McCormick wearing a Julie Casey hat checks her phone while in line for judging. Picture: David Caird.

Women sporting fancy hats prepare for the annual Fashion on the Field competition at Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup day in Melbourne on November 3, 2015. Picture: AFP PHOTO/Paul CROCK

15/38Women sporting fancy hats prepare for the annual Fashion on the Field competition at Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup day in Melbourne on November 3, 2015. Picture: AFP PHOTO/Paul CROCK

16/382015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Arriell Scuderi of Qld. and Sarah Cremona NSW. Picture: David Caird.

17/38Fashions on the field entrants at Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, Tuesday, Nov 3, 2015. Picture: AAP Image/David Crosling

18/382015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Crystal Kimber. Picture: David Caird.

19/382015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Claire Goldsworthy. Picture: David Caird.

2015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. The ladies line up for their chance to impress the judges. Picture: David Caird.

20/382015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. The ladies line up for their chance to impress the judges. Picture: David Caird.

Racegoers enjoy the atmosphere on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. Pictur: Zak Kaczmarek/Getty Images for the VRC

21/38Racegoers enjoy the atmosphere on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. Pictur: Zak Kaczmarek/Getty Images for the VRC

22/38Melbourne Cup. 2015. Liam and Annie McKernan dress in matching outfits. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

23/382015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Pegi Lea wearing her own designed hat. Picture: David Caird.

24/38Melbourne Cup. 2015. Purple Ladies Vikki, Angelique, Debbie, Terri, Jeanette, Mel, Debbie and Michelle. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

25/38Fashions on the field entrants at Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, Tuesday, Nov 3, 2015. Picture: AAP Image/David Crosling

26/38Brave Heart Ian Campbell and wife Taresa Campbell on their way to 2015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Picture: Jason Edwards

Competitors from around the world prepare for the annual Fashion on the Field competition at Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup day in Melbourne on November 3, 2015. Picture: AFP PHOTO/Paul CROCK

27/38Competitors from around the world prepare for the annual Fashion on the Field competition at Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup day in Melbourne on November 3, 2015. Picture: AFP PHOTO/Paul CROCK

28/382015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Vanessa Skrypczak of Melbourne wearing Peta Schaefer couture. Picture: David Caird.

Victoria Jancke with an outfit designed by Jess Colman and Benjamin bates from 100 percent top shop cloths from savers. 2015 Melbourne Cup Day colour at Flemington Racecourse, CupColour15. Picture: Jason Edwards

29/38Victoria Jancke with an outfit designed by Jess Colman and Benjamin bates from 100 percent top shop cloths from savers. 2015 Melbourne Cup Day colour at Flemington Racecourse, CupColour15. Picture: Jason Edwards

30/38Race goers enjoy the day at Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Picture: AAP Image/David Crosling

Racegoers arrive on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. Picture:Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images for the VRC

31/38Racegoers arrive on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. Picture:Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images for the VRC

32/38Sarah jehan. Racegoers are out in force at Flemington racecourse for the 2015 Melbourne Cup. Picture: Jason Edwards

Katie and Phil Tighe are seen studying the form guide in the Birdcage on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, in Melbourne, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Picture: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts

33/38Katie and Phil Tighe are seen studying the form guide in the Birdcage on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, in Melbourne, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Picture: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts

34/38Punters dressed as Minions. 2015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Picture: Andrew Taubman

35/38A racegoer prepares for the annual Fashion on the Field competition at Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup day in Melbourne on November 3, 2015. RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE NO ADVERTISING USE NO PROMOTIONAL USE NO MERCHANDISING USE. AFP PHOTO/Paul CROCK

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 03: Racegoers enjoy the atmosphere on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Zak Kaczmarek/Getty Images for the VRC)

36/38MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 03: Racegoers enjoy the atmosphere on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Zak Kaczmarek/Getty Images for the VRC)

37/38MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 03: Racegoers enjoy the atmosphere on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Zak Kaczmarek/Getty Images for the VRC)

2015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Winner of Melbourne Cup fashion in the Field Emily Hunter in a dress made by her mother. Picture: David Caird.

38/382015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Winner of Melbourne Cup fashion in the Field Emily Hunter in a dress made by her mother. Picture: David Caird.

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