Stylish moments from the Golden Slipper fashions on the field

Bright, colourful and classic fashion has prevailed at the Golden Slipper races, a stark contrast to the skimpier outfits the event has been known for in the past.

Vibrant colours, patterns and styles have graced the opening of the Golden Slipper, with fashions on the field stealing the show from the outset.

The typical scandal-loving fashion of Sydney racing was nowhere to be seen, with the abundance of attendees swapping out skin-tight for sophisticated.

Many racegoers opted for eye-catching patterns. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Timeless, modest dresses reigned supreme - without sacrificing the creativity and edge that qualifies racing fashion.

The tone of the day was defined by the popping hues the racegoers were decked out in, with few people playing it safe in black or white.

3D florals were another big hit during the day. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

The fashion wasn’t just for the women, with many men striking a dapper figure on the day. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Many revellers favoured shades of pink for their racing finery, with warm tones of magenta and fuchsia featuring in many outfits of the day.

Pink was a popular choice. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Many chose to adorn their heads with large hats or fascinators. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Racegoers went for a more demure look than in previous years. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

In a departure from the bright hues that dominated racing fashion in 2022 and 2023, pastels were a popular choice and a soft, cantaloupe shade of orange proved all the rage among the ladies.

Pastels featured abundantly this year, with orange as a popular choice. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

While suit-wearers typically have less creative bandwidth with racing outfits, many blokes were still able to add their own twists to their outfits with personalised accents including sunglasses, watches, hats and bow ties.

Men found creative ways to personalise their suits with accessories. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

One gentlemen even chose to accessorise with a cane, adding a sophisticated and timeless edge to a classically-styled cream suit.

This gentleman elected to accessorise with a cane. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Despite the Sydney sun neglecting to shine too brightly, plenty of outfits were also smartly styled with hats, ranging from akubras to fascinators to trilbies - all expertly tailored.