Your outfit isn't about how expensive it is or what label it has on it. What’s important is that it fits you well, compliments your body shape and personal colourings, and meets with the type of occasion/area you are attending. This means no skimpy cocktail dresses, race wear is distinctly stylish and not the same as what you might wear to a nightclub.

2.      Accessorize-What you need also in your handbag!

Accessorize well, choose comfortable shoes that will carry you over uneven surfaces with ease, employ a good size bag that will carry everything you need, including spare pair of hosiery, lipstick, powder, bandaids, small hairspray, coin purse, alcohol wipes for stain spotting, and panadol. You might even need a stylish umbrella, and gloves, and don’t forget that Melbourne can bring on 4 seasons in a day, so be prepared for weather extremes.

3.      Hat choice

Choose your hat to compliment your face shape and also body shape. Not everyone can wear hats with height or width, and how much colour and detail depends on what is going on with your outfit too. Make sure that it will sit well, and wont move throughout the day.

4.     Demonstrate your style personality

Dare to be different. Spring Racing is the time to have fun, and there is so much colour and style  to choose from this year. Try colour blocking, some lace trim, a bit of vintage, bold patterns, if it meets with your personality outside of the norm, then as long as it suits you, run with it.

5.      Grooming is everything

Consider grooming a must. Nails, feet, hair groomed to fit with the style of hat you are wearing, makeup, and if you are considering a spray tan, then make sure it is not going to send your skin a lovely shade of orange.

6.      Mind your reputation.