Ladies Melbourne Cup Day Fashion
Melbourne Cup day is a chance to be more flirty and fun with your fashion! Remember that even if you are wearing black it is important not to dress as if you are in eveningwear, this is a daytime event that calls for sophisticated outfit choices! Bold colour statements, fabulous fascinators and outrageous hats are all part of the fun and frivolity of the day. Opt for playful colours in traditional styles. Have fun with your outfit and chose something uniquely and stylish, but always in good taste. Fascinators can be overstated or small and elegant, often designed to be worn only on the right side of the head may mean your will need to alter your hair parting to the left, so allow some extra time to find a hairstyle that flatters. Pretty hair-combs and headbands are also favoured, embellished with gemstones, feathers or flowers. A small hat perched forward on the head with a delicate veil partially covering the face has also made a comeback in the past few years so experiment with new styles and see which suits your face shape and outfit.
Ladies Melbourne Cup Day Shoes
Have fun matching your shoes to your outfit, be bold and colour-block this season as there are heaps of exotic shoe styles and bright colours to choose from. Match shoes to your accessories or your dress for a snappy look that is bang on trend. Often overlooked, shoes reflect your mood and your mood weraing those shoes could shape your entire day, so choose wisely and try wearing them in advance to make sure you won’t be nursing blisters or sore feet instead of lapping up the fun and sun on this spectacular racing occasion!
Men’s Melbourne Cup Day Fashion
Men can also have fun today! It’s always nice to see a well-dressed man in a suit, so the tone is kept strictly smart, but in recent years there has certainly been a shift towards some more daring male fashions. White suits were big in 2012, so were bright shirts and ties. Check out some stylish inspirations from years gone by and make your mark. If you are accompanying a lady, match your colours to hers for the ultimate hit in co-ordinated style. The flower for your button hole on Cup Day is a traditionally a bright yellow rose.
Men’s Melbourne Cup Day Shoes
For your shoe choices keep it simple, team coloured shoes in white, brown or colours with plain suit tones for some extra pop. If you are opting for a bold colour choice in your outfit then stick to classic understated shoes in blacks. Match your outfit style to your shoes, casual outfits with laced boots or loafers or compliment smart attire with pointed or squared toes in classic business styles.
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