Catching a case of outfit paralysis ahead of the races is easier – hopefully – than bringing the flu home from the Birdcage. Thinking about the weather, the trends, an outfit’s staying power and the rules. Oh, the rules! The good news is that rules were made to be bent – up to a point.
So, consider this your unstuffy guide to dressing for this year’s carnival, without falling foul of the fashion police. Models Luke Daniels, in Arthur Galan, and Anna Lynn, in an Alex Perry dress from rental business Style Theory, and Lana Wilkinson flats. Credit: Simon Schluter You can wear flat shoes .
.. if they’re fancy There are few sights less beguiling than women walking barefoot, shoes in hand, at the end of a race day.
But there is good news: flats are not only acceptable in all zones at the track, they are in fashion. There aren’t too many styles in Lana Wilkinson ’s shoe range that keep one’s soles close to the ground, but if you’re going to wear flats, the stylist recommends pairing them with tailored separates, such as suiting, or a maxi dress. “It’s a fantastic way to elevate your look without the added height,” Wilkinson says.
But leave the loafers for the office. “Consider metallic finishes and premium hardware accents for an elevated look.” Don’t let this be you after the races.
Consider the flat. Credit: 2005 You can bend the rules ..
. to a point Fortunately, the racing clubs have moved with the times – some would argue too much – when it com.