Fashion

Melbourne Cup 2017: the best Melbourne Cup dresses we’re rushing to buy ASAP

There’s nothing quite like the thrill (or frills) of Australia’s biggest race-day fashion winners!
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Forget running around the office trying to pull together a Melbourne Cup sweep – our eyes are firmly fixated on the pretty frills, not fillies, this race day!

First out of the barriers is the always-fashion-forward Jennifer Hawkins, who is an absolute vision in pale pink and black.

Pink was clearly the colour of the year, with both Bec Judd and Jodi Gordon sporting gourgeous dresses in the colour.

Rachel Finch looks natural and fresh in yellow.

Scroll through our round-up of celebrities frocking out at this year’s Melbourne Cup!

Jessica Mcnamee

Home and Away’s Jessica Mcnamee might have our pick for best dressed in this vintage-inspired number.

Paris Jackson

Paris Jackson, the guest honour, brought her own unique style to the Melbourne cup

Paris Jackson

Paris Jackson wore a headband of Quartz crystals and a string of various crystals around her neck.

Paris Jackson

The model also accessorised with dangling sun earrings, the perfect look for her hippy-chic out fit.

Michael Klim and Desiree Deravi

Michael Klim and Desiree Deravi looked great in plum and deep blue.

Laura Byrne

The Bachelor’s Laura Byrne looked stunning in a white lace jump suit.

Pia Miller and Tyson Mullane

Newly engaged Pia Miller and Tyson Mullane.

bec and lleyton hewitt

Bec and Lleyton Hewitt are pretty much best dresses couple around

Anna heinrich and tim robards

Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards look fantastic, and not a hint of Photoshop.

Anna Heinrich

Anna Heinrich is glowing in blue and gold.

samantha armytage

Samantha Armytage pay homage to Carmen Sandiego.

Bec Hewitt

Bec Hewitt looks sensational in black.

Bec Hewitt

She captioned the photos, “going out to get some milk.”

Same Bec, same.

Elyse Knowles

Elyse Knowles is burning bright in orange

JODI GORDON

Jodi Gordon looks stunning in pink.

Pia Miller

Pia Miller is a vision in emerald.

Lara Stone

Lara Stone is the Emirates guest of honour and is glowing in lemon.

Jennifer Hawkins

The first glimpse of Race Day queen, Jennifer Hawkins!

Rebecca Judd

Rebecca Judd has arrived looking A LOT like a real life Race Day Barbie.

Edwina Bartholomew

Sunrise’s Edwina Bartholomew was first out the gate for 2017 with a perfect top and pants combo.

Rebecca Judd and Kate Twigley

Rebecca Judd stands next to her sister, Kate Twigley.

Rachel Finch

Here comes the sun no wait.. it’s Rachel Finch

Livinia Nixon

Pink is clearly the colour of the season! Livinia Nixon would agree.

Zoe Ventoura

Zoe Ventoura is a vision in salmon

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