Winner of Melbourne Cup’s Fashions in the Field, Emily Hunter, in a dress made by her mother. Picture: David Caird.
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.
2015 Melbourne Cup Day colour at Flemington Racecourse .Colour at cup L to R Nerida Beard from Perth . Picture: Andrew Tauber
Nicole 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
Punters 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
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
A woman sports a fancy hat at Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup day in Melbourne on November 3, 2015. Picture: AFP PHOTO/Paul CROCK
Melbourne 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.
Fashions on the field entrants on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, Tuesday, Nov 3, 2015. Picture: AAP Image/David Crosling
2015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Leeanne Symes wearing a Pegi Lea design hat. Picture: David Caird.
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
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.
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
2015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Arriell Scuderi of Qld. and Sarah Cremona NSW. Picture: David Caird.
Fashions on the field entrants at Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, Tuesday, Nov 3, 2015. Picture: AAP Image/David Crosling
2015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Crystal Kimber. Picture: David Caird.
2015 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.
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
Melbourne Cup. 2015. Liam and Annie McKernan dress in matching outfits. Picture: Jake Nowakowski
2015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Pegi Lea wearing her own designed hat. Picture: David Caird.
Melbourne Cup. 2015. Purple Ladies Vikki, Angelique, Debbie, Terri, Jeanette, Mel, Debbie and Michelle. Picture: Jake Nowakowski
Fashions on the field entrants at Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse, Tuesday, Nov 3, 2015. Picture: AAP Image/David Crosling
Brave 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
2015 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
Race 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
Sarah 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
Punters dressed as Minions. 2015 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Picture: Andrew Taubman
A 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)
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)
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.
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