The Spring Racing carnival has finally come to an end, with Emirates Stakes day (aka family day) rounding out the week of glamorous outfits, flowing champagne and international shock at Australian drinking culture.
The final day certainly brought the style goods – and the wild Melbourne weather.
From a designer dress that looks strikingly similar to a (stylish) Christmas tree to model and Myer racing ambassador Steph Claire Smith’s plastic raincoat, here are the 11 standout outfits spotted trackside.