Fashion

The smart woman’s guide to racewear

Spring racing season is here and so is the chance to choose a fabulous outfit that will double for events, family gatherings and parties for the rest of the year.

Spring racing season is here and so is the chance to choose a fabulous outfit that will double for events, family gatherings and parties for the rest of the year.

FREE EVENT: Get set for the Melbourne Cup Carnival with styling advice from Australia’s leading milliners, designers and beauty consultants at Myer’s Spring Racing Night Of Style.

Myer Ambassador Lauren Phillips and Myer Fashions on the Field Ambassador Georgia Connolly will also be on hand to offer tips on racing style.

The evening will include fashion workshops with the editors of Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Cosmopolitan and The Australian Women’s Weekly, tastes of the Myer marquee menu, massages, manicures and more.

The classic pant suit

The classic pant suit: Cue polyester jacket, 6-14, $369, and polyester pans, 6-14, $239, available at MYER, 1800 811 611. Nerida Winter feathers headpiece, $195, neridawinter.com

Black and white spots

Black and white spots: Hi There From Karen Walker linen dress, 6-16, $189, and Nerida Winter straw hat. Available at MYER, 1800 811 611.

Lace twin set

Lace twin set: David Lawrence cotton mix top, 6-16, $179, Nerida Winter straw hat, $150, and Nine West leather heels, 5-10, $149.95. Available at MYER, 1800 811 611.

Chic stripes

Chic stripes: Sheike polyester dress, 6-14, $199.95, sheike.com.au. Gabriella Beswick straw boater hat, $39.95, and Siren leather heels, 5-10, $159.95, both available at MYER, 1800 811 611. Floral garland by Eden Floral Design, edenfloraldesign.com.au

Dress and jacket match-up

Dress and jacket match-up: Perri Cutten cotton dress, 8-18, $349, and cotton jacket, 8-18, $329, and Nerida Winter straw hat, $150. Available at MYER, 1800 811 611.

Floral glamour

Floral glamour: Karen Millen ribbon dress, 6-16, $525, Nerida Winter straw hat, $595, and Siren leather heels, 5-10, $159.95. Available at MYER, 1800 811 611. Zara crepe jacket, XS-XL, $119, 02 9376 7600. The Daily Edited saffiano leather clutch, $129.95, thedailyedited.com.

The new midi

The new midi: Acler polyester top, 6-12, $230, Seed lace skirt, 6-14, $149.95, Lisa Tan silk headpiece, $299, and Nine West leather heels, 5-10, $149.95. Available at MYER, 1800 811 611.

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