The incredible new fashion trend emerging at the 2023 Melbourne Cup: ‘This will change everything’

GENERAL ADMISSION

There is no dress code for general admission ticket holders. However, punters are asked to ‘dress appropriately’ for Cup week in ‘your favorite racing gear’.

MEMBERS ANNEX

Men and women are encouraged to show their unique fashion flair on the day, but the Club will refuse entry or remove those deemed inappropriately dressed.

FORBIDDEN FOR WOMEN

* Short jumpsuits and playsuits that reach above the knee

* Shorts and short suits above the knee

* Garments where the navel is visible

* Garments with an open back to below the waist

* Bralettes and bandeau crop tops

* Any form of the following footwear: joggers, trainers, running shoes, runners, slippers, dilapidated shoes, rubber boots or flip-flops

* Jeans, riding breeches, tracksuits or trousers without size

* Torn or torn clothing, even if considered ‘designer tears’

*Leggings worn as pants. Footless pantyhose are acceptable if the appropriate dress is worn over them

FORBIDDEN FOR MEN

* Shorts of any kind that reach above the knee, such as cycling shorts, stretch shorts, board shorts and casual shorts

* Any form of the following footwear: joggers, trainers, running shoes, runners, sandals, flip-flops, dilapidated shoes, rubber boots or slippers

* Jeans, riding breeches, untailored trousers, cargo trousers or trousers with elastic cuffs

* Torn or torn clothing, even if considered ‘designer tears’

* Shirts with open neck or shirts without collar

* Parkas, duffle coats, windbreakers, tracksuit tops, weatherproof golf and sailing jackets, waist length jackets including bomber jackets, denim jackets, casual or non-fitted leather jackets, anoraks and Driza-Bone (oilskin) jackets

* Safari suits, tracksuits, peaked caps, hats, sweaters or cardigans (without jacket), rugby tops and football guernseys, even if wearing a tie, neckerchiefs