FASHION
The Racing at Cairns Jockey Club comes alive with the high standard of fashion, frocks, suits and hats, highlighted at our Cairns Central Fashions on the Field competitions.
Fashions on the field titles can be as hotly contested as the racing with race goers competing to make a good impression and of course share in the amazing prizes. With almost $6000 in fabulous cash and prizes at the following race days, the Cairns Jockey Club has become the place to be seen!
Here's what lies ahead
Fashions on the Field Race Dates
| April 17th - Coates Hire Raceday - featuring Millinery delights! |
| May 15th - IGA Raceday |
| July 3rd - Tradies & Ladies - a day for the ladies to impress! |
| August 7th - Ladies Day Cairns Cup - Myer FOF the biggest day of fashion in the year! |
| August 8th - Cairns Cup - Mystery Judging FOF |
| October 9th - Bling Bling Raceday - 1st Spring carnival of the year! |
| Oct 23rd - Brother's Leagues Club Raceday |
| Nov 2nd - Melbourne Cup Raceday - Where cairns fashion rivals Flemington! |
Rules for Fashions on the Field
Must not be a sponsor (owner of business) of FOF (staff of sponsors are eligible).
If you win FOF at the one CJC race meeting you cannot win at following race meeting (but are eligible for the third)
Must be wearing a hat, fascinator or headband
Must be having a good time.
Autumn Race Wear for this Season
by Amanda Macor
Key trends for Autumn race wear are leather in pencil skirts with cute ruffled blouses and a tailored jacket. Leather hats and accessories are another way to incorporate the trend in the tropics.
Capelets are being reincarnated in various forms, fabrics and styles with fur, feather and beaded trims, worn over a simple dress and a simple fashion forward alternative to a jacket. Two piece suits are always a fashion staple and now embrace pumped out shoulders full of volume. Sheer fabrics have always been a huge trend and for autumn we will see this favorite mixed with contrasting textures like leather and lace or organza and tweed, the idea is to mix it up. The one shouldered dress is hot for the races in a fitted knee length version by pairing with a structured headpiece and gloves. Boots are everywhere this autumn in all shapes and sizes, looking particularly good with race wear are the peep toe booties in suede and leather in gorgeous colours.
General Tips for Race Wear….
Classic Ladies Racewear1. Style and Originality.
2. Appropriateness of outfit for a day at the races.
3. Attention to detail of accessories.
4. Shoulders need to be covered. Exposed shoulders and cleavage are not true Classic
Ladies Racewear.
5. Hats or Fascinators are essential.
6. Understanding and interpretation of current fashion trends.
7. Grooming and Deportment.
8. Suitability of the outfit for the climate.
9. Entrants must be females over 18 years of age.
Fashionable Fillies Racewear
1. Style and Originality.
2. Appropriateness of outfit for a day at the races.
3. Attention to detail of accessories.
4. Even though the fashion in this category can be more daring it must still represent ladies
daywear.
5. Hats or Fascinators are essential.
6. Understanding and interpretation of current fashion trends. A truly Fashionable Filly
will have an edge to her outfit that makes heads turn.
7. Grooming and Deportment.
8. Suitability of the outfit for the climate.
9. Entrants must be females over 18 years of age.
Mens Stylish Racewear
1. Style and Originality.
2. Appropriateness of outfit for a day at the races.
3. Attention to detail of accessories. Accessories such as cufflinks, lapel flower, hat, and
hanker-chief should be considered.
4. Jacket and/or tie optional.
5. Suitability of the outfit for the climate.
6. Entrants must be male over 18 years of age.
Couples Racewear
1. Style and Originality.
2. Appropriateness of outfit for a day at the races.
3. Attention to detail of accessories for both male and female. For the gentlemen,
accessories such as cufflinks, lapel flower, hat, and hanker-chief should be considered.
4. A jacket and/or tie are optional for the gentlemen.
5. Hats or Fascinators are essential for the lady.
6. Understanding and interpretation of current fashion trends.
7. Grooming and Deportment.
8. Suitability of the outfits for the climate.
9. The couple’s appearance must work in unison with each other and should appear to
compliment each other’s outfit. (This does not necessarily mean for example that the
gentleman’s tie is made from the fabric of the ladies dress.)
10. Entrants must be one male and one female, both over 18 years of age.
Check out last year’s Fashion at the Cairns Cup 2009, courtesy of cairns.com.au
