The best and worst fashions from the Melbourne Cup

Georgia Fowler has stepped out in a risque outfit with a cheeky flash of sideboob – and she’s not the only star braving the revealing trend.

There may be no crowds at Flemington this year, but that hasn’t stopped Australia’s stars celebrating the race that stops the nation.

Melbourne Cup is as famed for its showstopping outfits as it is the nailbiting horse race – and despite coronavirus completely changing the format for the first time in its 160-year history, the event hasn’t been struck off the fashion calendar.

Celebrities have been flooding social media with stylish snaps ahead of the 3pm race, proving COVID-19 is not going to dampen the spirit of the races.

But there’s one risque look that appears to be dominating the festivities – a bold power suit that puts a racy amount of cleavage on display.

Model Georgia Fowler has turned heads in a cream silk suit with a risque neckline that gives onlookers a cheeky glimpse flash of sideboob. The model added a bold red lip and an oversized hat to finish the look.

SAS Australia star Ali Oetjen has also donned a similar outfit, wearing a black blazer dress that puts her bust on full display. The 34-year-old also teamed hers with a large hat, accessorising with a black clutch bag.

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Model Georgia Fowler wore a silk suit with a cheeky amount of sideboob to the Mumm event in Sydney on Tuesday. Picture: Matrix

SAS star and former Bachelorette Ali Oetjen has also rocked a blazer that puts her bust on display at an even in Queensland. Picture: Instagram/AliOetjen

Official race ambassadors Nadia Bartel, Olivia Molly Rogers and Crystal Kimber went for more traditional Cup Day looks.

Mum-of-two Nadia chose a metallic blue dress from Viktoria Novak that she teamed with a pair of nude heels and a blue jewelled headband from Atoir.

Former Miss Universe Australia winner Molly posed alongside the former WAG in a striking neon orange dress, worn with a huge pink hair bow.

While Crystal went for a mellow yellow one shoulder dress for her ambassador role duties.

Kim Fletcher, Crystal Kimber, Elliot Garnaut, Justin Mckeone, Oliva Molly Rogers and Nadia Bartel pose at a Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images

Nadia Bartel teased fans with a glimpse of her next-level Melbourne Cup outfit earlier today. Picture: Instagram/NadiaBartel

Model Olivia Molly Rogers earlier gave fans a sneak peek of her orange dress on Instagram. Picture: Instagram/OliviaMollyRogers

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But while many have chosen traditional outfits to mark the annual event, SAS Australia star Arabella Del Busso appears to have thrown the rule book out the window with her daring dress.

The controversial ex-WAG shared a snap of her ensemble on Instagram, revealing she’s channelling JLo’s classic green Versace dress – complete with the plunging neckline.

She’s also ditched headwear, opting to pile her long brunette locks on top of her head to make a statement and finishing her look with transparent heels.

Arabella Del Busso has opted for a very daring neckline. Picture: Instagram/littlebellsy

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A before-and-after snap shared by the Channel 7 star’s make-up artist shows the incredible efforts she’s gone to for her bold race day look, including a deep fake tan, glamorous smokey eye make-up and a nude lip.

The makeover has left many stunned, stating it was “unbelievable” while some said they “barely recognised her”.

Arabella Del Busso’s make-up artist shared a before-and-after snap of her transformation. Picture: Instagram/thomgreymakeup

Fellow SAS contestant Roxy Jacenko has also unveiled a bold race day look, sharing a selfie wearing a camouflage dress from Dior that retails for around $3000.

She paired the dress – which appears to be made from a wetsuit like fabric – with a black hat and matching bag from the designer – adding finishing touches with personalised jewellery from Chopard and Nicholas Haywood.

In an earlier selfie, the mum-of-two flaunted her cleavage in the unusual race day dress, which features a zip-front that can be adjusted to flash as little or as much as the wearer wants.

PR maven Roxy Jacenko has opted for a $3000 Dior dress in a bold camouflage print. Picture: Instagram/RoxyJacekno

The PR maven shared a close up shot that flaunted her cleavage. Picture: Instagram/RoxyJacenko

Fans of the 40-year-old business woman have commended the modern Melbourne Cup look, calling it “exquisite”.

“Love this outfit Rox,” one wrote, while another said she looked “amazing”.

In Sydney, star’s attended an event hosted by official sponsor G.H Mumm at Pier One Hotel. Model Tegan Martin has arrived in full Melbourne Cup glamour, sporting a red one-shoulder gown with an asymmetric hem. Fellow model Kate Peck has choosing a nude dress with an unusual bra outside of the bodice as well as cut-out detailing on the bust. She’s teamed it with a netted headpiece for a delicate finish.

Model Tegan Martin pictured at the G.H Mumm event at Pier One Hotel in Sydney. Picture: Matrix

Kate Peck’s nude dress features risque cut-out detailing on the bust and an unusual bra outside of the bodice. Picture: Matrix

While New Zealand model Nikki Phillps has gone for a pink AJE gown that features puffed sleeves and a risque cut-out that runs along the sides and back of the dress.

Styled by Donny Galella and her make-up completed by celebrity beauty guru Michael Brown, Nikki’s headpiece was by spring carnival favourite Ford Millinery.

In Perth, former Love Island contestant Tayla Damir has channelled her inner Disney princess with a baby blue dress adorned with butterflies.

The 23-year-old flashed her pins through the sheer fabric of the gown, which also had a plunging neckline.

Model Nikki Phillps wearing a pretty pink gown with racy cut-outs that flaunt her midriff. Picture: Matrix

Former Love Island star Tayla Damir marked the Cup in Perth with this sheer dress. Picture: Instagram/TaylaDamir

Earlier this morning, Studio 10 presenter Sarah Harris kicked off the social media style stakes with a slinky lilac number from Rachel Gilbert, teaming it with a delicate floral headpiece from Ford Millinery and silver strappy heels.

Follow Channel 10 presenter Annie Kearney has also shared a snap of her frock, choosing a bright red number from Carla Zampatti and a matching headband.

Sarah Harris chose a slinky lilac number for her hosting duties. Picture: Instagram/Channel10

Channel 10 sports presenter Annie Kearney looks glamorous in all red. Picture: Instagram/anniemaykearney

MasterChef’s Melissa Leong has donned a powder blue power suit from tailor Bul Clothing – teaming it a floral headpiece from Ford Millinery. The foodie has joined Lexus Australia as the newest ambassador for the 2020 Melbourne Cup.

MasterChef's Melissa Leong has chosen a powder blue suit to celebrate. Picture: Instagram/Channel10

The prestigious Myer’s Fashions on the Field competition this year has become Fashions on Your Front Lawn, with entertainment host Renee Bargh sharing she’s celebrating at home with a picnic in her front yard. The Emmy Award winning TV presenter has worn a sheer floral number for the day, writing on Instagram that she has ditched the traditional heels to go barefoot this year.

Fans of Bargh have praised the look, declaring it “stunning” and “pretty”.

Renee Bargh celebrates Melbourne Cup at home in a sheer dress that flashes her legs. Picture: Instagram/ReneeBargh

First off the line this morning with a Melbourne Cup outfit was Bec Judd’s six-year-old daughter Billie. The WAG and radio-host shared an adorable snap of the youngster who was gearing up for the race at home wearing a green dress from Next.

The festivities have kicked off already in the Judd household, with Bec sharing this adorable photo of daughter Billie. Picture: Instagram/BecJudd

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