Jen Hawkins shared a snap of her Melbourne Cup dress hours early. And we think we know why.

November 7, 2017

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Over the weekend, something terrible happened.

Two people DARED to have excellent taste in fashion and wore the same Jonathan Simkhai dress to Derby Day, an event attended by thousands.

It might have gone unnoticed had one of those people not been Myer ambassador and former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins.

Myer Marquee w this beauty @becjudd ????☺️ Fun day! Thnx @myer xx

A post shared by Jennifer Hawkins (@jenhawkins_) on Nov 3, 2017 at 8:36pm PDT

Her twin for the day, Channel Seven racing journalist Francesca Cumani, joked about the mix up but headlines quickly surfaced about the ~~simple mix up~~ fashion DISASTER.

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When you turn up in the same dress as Miss Universe ????‍♀️ @jonathansimkhai dress by @myer @7horseracing at @flemingtonvrc Millinery by @suzyorourkehats Jewels by @temellijewellery Shoes by @ferragamo Clutch by @olgabergofficial Styling by @deboraschultz #derbyday #springracing #springracing2017 #springracecarnival

A post shared by Francesca Cumani (@francesca_cumani) on Nov 5, 2017 at 9:53pm PST

But Jennifer Hawkins may have employed a simple tactic today for Melbourne cup to ensure there was no repeat of the, erm, outfit repeat.

CUP DAY w @myer! I’ll be taking over @bazaaraustralia today! Come behind the scenes with me. I can’t wait to wear this incredible dress! Blows my mind…✨☺️Thank you.. @myer @alexperryofficial @alexperry007 @marina_didovich @ezaraj

A post shared by Jennifer Hawkins (@jenhawkins_) on Nov 6, 2017 at 1:23pm PST

The model posted a photo (albeit) in black and white of her full skirted Alex Perry dress she’d be wearing that day early this morning.

Was it perhaps staking her claim on the dress?

Of course there are plenty of other explanations. Maybe she was just excited and eager to showcase the gown she’d get to wear at the races, or as with most special events had been up since the crack of dawn getting ready. You decide.

CUP DAY!! Um, a tad windy! I tried to keep it together! @myer ☺️???? (Outfit tagged- thank you!!)

A post shared by Jennifer Hawkins (@jenhawkins_) on Nov 6, 2017 at 4:55pm PST

Either way, so far, so clear on the double up.

Just quietly, Cumani’s Melbourne Cup outfit was also a winner, dressed head to toe in red.

@francesca_cumani ready for @7horseracing at @flemingtonvrc Custom Made Dress by @marlacarmeta Millinery by @marlacarmeta Jewels by @temellijewellery Shoes by @ferragamo Clutch by @olgabergofficial Styling by @deboraschultz #cupday #springracing #springracing2017 #springracecarnival

A post shared by Seven Styling (@sevenstyling) on Nov 6, 2017 at 2:13pm PST

The best fashion from the 2017 Melbourne Cup.

Edwina BartholomewSunrise reporter Edwina Bartholomew at the 2017 Melbourne Cup. Image via Instagram.

Bec JuddBec Judd looks more than Pretty in Pink.

Samantha ArmytageSamantha Armytage at the 2017 Melbourne Cup. Image via Instagram.

Natalia CooperToday weather presenter Natalia Cooper combats the 2017 Melbourne Cup wet weather with a bright dress and a red fascinator.

Jennifer HawkinsJennifer Hawkins shares a sneak peek of the Alex Perry creation she will be wearing to this year's event. Image via Instagram.

Jennifer-Hawkins-Melbourne-Cup-2017A sneak peak at Hawkins' Alex Perry dress.

Jennifer-Hawkins-The final look. Image: Instagram/@kimheraldsun

Francesca CumaniSeven racing reporter Francesca Cumani in red.

Kate WaterhouseKate Waterhouse. Image: Instagram.

Nadia BartelNadia Bartel in a custom Victoria Novak head piece. Image: Instagram

Emma FreedmanSports presenter Emma Freedman is ready for the purple (Melbourne) rain.

Catriona RowntreeThe Getaway host goes floral.

Bec HewittBec Hewitt looks stunning in an all-black Sass and Bide suit with cut-out detailing, and Matcho Suba The Label fascinator. Image via Instagram.

Jodi AnastaJodi Anasta is frilly and fabulous in this fluro shade. Image via Instagram.

Anna HeinrichThe ex-Bachelorette is striking in contrasting hues. Anna Heinrich wears Rebecca Valance and a Scanlan and Theodore headpiece. Image via Instagram.

Brit DavisWe're getting retro vibes from the Cotton On Ambassador. Image via Instagram.

Nadia BartelStyle fixture Nadia Bartel stuns in this bold ensemble.

Brooke MeredithWe could spot Meredith from a mile away in her bold, orange number.

Rachael FinchRachael Finch looked stunning in this mustard number. Image via Getty.

Livinia NixonPresenter Livinia Nixon cuts an elegant figure in this pink Yeojin Bae number.

Livinia Nixon and Jo HallLivinia Nixon and Jo Hall rep Channel 9. Hall wears Witchery and Zara.

Lisa CarltonThe Bachie star puts her best face forward in a radiant, but natural-ish look. Image via Instagram.

Anna HeinrichThe gloomy Cup-Day weather is no match for this ray of pure sunshine. Image via Instagram.

Terry BivianoEn-route to Flemington, the fashion darling poses pretty with hubby Anthony Minichiello. Image via Instagram.

Kate TwigleyKate Twigley makes the case for matching hues. Image via Instagram.

Georgia LoveThe newly announced Channel 10 presenter sports a Ladies of Leisure headpiece and custom Bronx and Banco gown enroute to the racecourse. Image via Instagram.

Elyse KnowlesThe Block winner smashes it out of the ball park in a structured dress and head piece number. Image via Instagram.

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