Hello,
With only a few days left until the main race days: Derby Day, Melbourne Cup Day and Oaks Day, it’s all about race wear filled with colour, silk, flares, maxi’s.  Many online pieces won’t arrive in time for the races but are perfect for events coming up like Christmas and cocktail parties.
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Loving the flares: Yellow flare trousers mixed with blue are a vibrant combination for a day at the races.
- Flare trousers Giambattista Valli on Farfetch
- Blue tulle blouse Willow or David Jones
- Clutch Wilbur and Gussie
- Pumps from Guess at David Jones
- Earrings Tom Binns
- Headpiece Jill and Jack Millinery
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This is a wow factor. The pretty pink draped blouse worn with white wide leg flare trousers is fresh and feminine.
- White flare trousers Ellery on Net-a-porter or Ellery
- Pink silk blouse Antonio Berardi on Farfetch
- Raffia clutch Serpui on Farfetch
- Floral pumps Guess at David Jones
- Feather headpiece Nana Firenze
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Swoon around in sexy red at the races. Â Here I have continued with the red adding red lace up sandals. Add a splash of green sparkle to break it all up and fabulous feather headpiece.
- Red dress Zimmerman
- Green embellished clutch Dolce & Gabbana on Matches
- Lace up red sandals The Mode Collective
- Earrings Tom Binns
- Headpiece Nana FirenzeÂ
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Glamour, glamour, glamour. The maxi is rarely seen at the races. If you worse an outfit such as this stunning red floral dress, feather cape and layers of beads, you would be a head turner. Be a little different ladies!
- Maxi dress Temperley of London
- Feather cape SoniaM Designs
- Statement multi-layered necklace SoniaM Designs
- Zig Zag print clutch Nine West
- Snake skin strappy sandals Zu Shoes
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Any my final collage. Razzle and dazzle in a floor length gold maxi skirt. Worn with a fitted white jacket and statement fur necklace. Another head turner.
- Gold layered skirt Faith Connexion on Net-a-Porter
- White blazer Balmain on The Outnet
- Beaded clutch From St Xavier on The Iconic
- Feather statement necklace Rosantica on Net-a-Porter
- Black sandals Nine West
I hope you found some lovely racewear/cocktail wear inspirations from these. I will be attending Derby Day in a black tulle maxi skirt and white fitted jacket. I look forward to the fun.
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