After the relatively uniform, albeit elegant, vibe of Derby Day, Cup Day always promises an assault on the senses. Thankfully, 2017 didn't disappoint, with an explosion of pink in the Birdcage.
While the weather made a coat and sensible shoes a good bet, many marquee dwellers chose to brave the elements, rather than cover or compromise their look.
After the relatively uniform, albeit elegant, vibe of Derby Day, Cup Day always promises an assault on the senses. Thankfully, 2017 didn't disappoint, with an explosion of pink in the Birdcage.
While the weather made a coat and sensible shoes a good bet, many marquee dwellers chose to brave the elements, rather than cover or compromise their look.
In contrast to Saturday, when pants, pant suits and jumpsuits were out in force, Cup Day saw more skirts and dresses, although, as several observers noted, an absence of hats.
Maybe it was the weather that had some women (and the odd man) leaving the chapeaux at home, in favour of a headband or turban.
Elyse Knowles
If I had just won half-a-million dollars on The Block, I'd also have the chutzpah to wear fluoro orange — or is it a tangerine dream? Knowlesy has traded her Block high-vis vest for this Cappellazzo couture creation, and we bloody love it. The only dress that made my heart stop.
Jodi Gordon
The Myer ambassador is one of the nicest birds in the Birdcage but some of her racing outfits have divided observers in recent years. But this pink Talulah creation with headwear by Viktoria Novak is sunshine on a cloudy day.
Jodi Gordon arrives to the Myer Marquee in the Birdcage during Melbourne Cup Day. Photo: AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy
Elyse Taylor
I'm a huge fan of this model but her Derby Day look was a bit "meh" for me. Both dresses are by Alex Perry but this one is bang on. One of my favourite looks of the day, including the bed hair. Filed under "W" for "Where was this dress on Saturday?".
