MELBOURNE HOTEL FASHIONS ON THE FIELD

Fashions on the Field will return to the Bundaberg Race Club for three events in 2021

• Lindsay Australia Bundaberg Cup Day - 24 July
• Ulton Race Day - 4 September
• Melbourne Cup Day - 2 November

2021 EVENT CATEGORIES

24 July (Autumn/Winter)

1. Lady of the Day
2. Best Millinery
3. Gentleman of the Day
4. Best-Dressed Couple

4 September (Spring/Summer)

1. Lady of the Day
2. Best Millinery
3. Gentleman of the Day
4. Best-Dressed Couple

2 November (Spring/Summer)

1. Classic Lady of the Day
2. Contemporary Lady of the Day
3. Best Millinery
4. Gentleman of the Day

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

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

All entrants must be 18+.

Physical contact should be avoided under the RQ Covid Safe Plan (e.g. hugging and kissing between contestants and judges etc). 

Entrants should always consider the seasonal guidelines when entering fashions on the field. Please note: leather and metal millinery are trans-seasonal. Further tips and tricks for abiding by the seasonal dress code can be found here 

Autumn/Winter

• Millinery base should be felt, fur, leather etc (no sinamay or straw millinery)
• Thicker fabrics and richer colours/tones (wool, leather, felt, satin, velvet, tweed etc.)
• Consider longer sleeves or cropped jackets or furs to cover shoulders in cooler months
• Closed-toe shoes or boots 
• Gloves (can be carried in warmer weather)

Spring/Summer

• Lightweight fabrics
• Off shoulder dresses or blouses acceptable
• Millinery made from straw, sinamay, jinsin, silk abaca, raffia, crinoline etc.
• Open-toe or strappy heels, wedges, closed-toe shoes
• Gloves aren't compulsory (can be carried)

If your business would like to be involved with Fashions on the Field, please contact Shanyn in the race club office on 4153 1416 or e-mail bundabergraceclub@hotmail.com