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In a country where the default style setting is laid-back and effortless, occasions like the Melbourne Cup offer a rare opportunity to lean in to excess and dress a little over the top.
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But with great power comes great responsibility, and racegoers can sometimes end up looking more like Effie Trinket than Zara Tindall with their extravagant looks.
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It’s with this in mind that Camilla Freeman-Topper always advises restraint with one’s sartorial approach to Cup Day dressing.
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Too many competing elements can take away from the look,” says Freeman-Topper, co-founder and creative director of Camilla and Marc.
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“You don’t need to make every element of your outfit a statement.
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Choose one hero piece and let it lead, whether that’s a dress, blazer, colour or headwear.
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Prioritise fit – the most memorable looks are usually the best tailored and feel effortless not the most elaborate.”
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Freeman-Topper adds that a failsafe option for the occasion is anything that champions sculptural tailoring.
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“It’s an elevated take on traditional dressing, with shape and proportion that make it interesting,” she says.
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“You want to look considered and polished, without feeling overly styled.”
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You → want → ?
Some of Michelle Greene’s earliest memories are of having Melbourne Cup celebrations at school and has been attending since her mid-20s.
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With the insight of many years’ experience, the Jaggad co-founder and guest of G.H. Mumm says key to a winning fashion formula is sticking to what you know.
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“It’s really important just to stay true to yourself and not to overthink it,” explains Greene, who’s chosen a vibrant red Jacquemus dress and leopard print pillbox hat by Millinery Jill for her Cup Day look.
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“I always style my own outfits, and it’s when you feel confident that you feel great.”
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As for the gentlemen, Patrick Johnson warns that slimmer does not equate with more stylish.
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“It can work for some but not the majority,” says Johnson, tailor and founder of P. Johnson, who adds that another common mistake is treating it like a costume rather than clothing.
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“Most men typically look a little stronger with less information: purer, simpler outfits, using beautiful fabrics.
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And if you’ve left your outfit to the last minute, Freeman-Topper directs people to their own wardrobes.
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“Go back to the pieces you know you feel great and comfortable in,” she advises.
“A well-cut dress or a strong tailored look is always a good starting point.
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Choose one piece that does the work for you, then keep the accessories considered and simple.”
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accessories → choose → you
At the end of the day, Greene believes there’s more to admire in people experimenting with fashion.
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“A lot of people say they put on a persona when they wear their outfit,” Greene says.
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Greene → say → outfit
“And it’s great they’re confident in themselves enough to do that and make a bit of a statement.
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