Fashions on The Field

MELBOURNE HOTEL FASHIONS ON THE FIELD

Fashions on the Field will return to the Bundaberg Race Club for three events in 2024

20 April – Battle of the Bush Races
Season: Autumn
No Theme
Categories: Best Dressed & Best Suited

1 x Male and 1 x Female Regional Ambassador will be selected from this event to represent Bundaberg at the Fashions from Afar Final hosted by Racing Queensland on Saturday 29 June, 2024 at Tattersall's Tiara Race Day (Eagle Farm Racecourse). Fashions From Afar Terms and conditions can be viewed here.

27 July – Lindsay Australia Bundaberg Cup
Season: Winter
No Theme
Categories: Best Dressed & Best Suited

5 November – Melbourne Cup
Season: Spring
No Theme
Categories: Best Dressed & Best Suited
New Category! Buy Local 4670 Best Dressed

Categories

Melbourne Hotel Fashions on the Field has two inclusive categories open to anyone over the age of 18

1. Best Dressed

Best dressed is defined as a well-considered special occasion race day outfit (but not a suit), also showcasing millinery and complementary accessories (jewellery, shoes, bags, gloves as preferred etc).

2. Best Suited

Best suited is defined as a set of outer clothes made of the same or co-ordinated fabric and designed to be worn together, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt. The outfit should also showcase millinery and or complementary accessories (ties, pocket squares, jewellery, shoes, bag, gloves as preferred etc). Jumpsuits and playsuits are not considered in this category.

3. Buy Local 4670 Best Dressed

Celebrates one local lady from the 4670 postcode whose Melbourne Cup race day outfit showcases Local Business and Spring Style

Outfit or at least two main elements must be sourced from local businesses. Millinery not essential, but headwear is encouraged.

Criteria

Understanding and display of style, originality, and fashions trends
Suitability of the outfit for the category, individual, climate, time of day, and season
The use of millinery (hats, fascinators, head bands, tiaras, flower laurels, hair scarves etc)
Attention to detail and use of accessories
How the entire outfit is complementary and works together
Incorporation of race day theme (when applicable)
Overall grooming and deportment

Prizes/Judging

There is $2,000 worth of cash and prizes up for grabs at each fashions event across 2 categories.

Judges will award three prizes in each category

Winner - $250 Melbourne Hotel Voucher + $250 Cash + sash
First Runner Up- $150 Melbourne Hotel Voucher + $150 Cash + sash
Second Runner Up - $75 Melbourne Hotel Voucher + $75 Cash + sash

Heats may be held to determine finalists if there are a large number of entrants.

Registration

Anyone over the age of 18 may enter Fashions on the Field.

To register for the Melbourne Hotel Fashions on the Field, you need to obtain a number from the fashions table in your chosen category. Judges can offer guidance of which category to enter if you are unsure.

Style spotters (race day judges/staff/volunteers) may also roam the event and direct you to the fashions registration prior to judging.

Please note: the Marquee Functions on Catholic Schools Race Day (16 March 2024) and Ulton Race Day (31 August 2024) will have their own Fashions on the Field competitions. Each marquee event is likely to have a theme that will be published by the marquee organisers prior to the event. Marquee Fashions on the Field is open to marquee guests only, and is not organised by the Bundaberg Race Club.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Please keep in mind that everyone associated with Fashions on the Field on race day, including the judging panel, are volunteers.

All entrants must be 18+.

Entrants should always consider the seasonal guidelines when entering fashions on the field. Further tips and tricks for abiding by the seasonal dress code can be found here

If your business would like to contribute the toe 2023 Fashions on the Field in any way, please contact Shanyn in the race club office on 4153 1416 or e-mail bundabergraceclub@hotmail.com