Oaks Day 2023: Purple reigns! Princess Diana’s nieces Eliza and Amelia Spencer wear incredible amethyst jewels while Kate Waterhouse steals the show in a sheer lace dress

It was a very royal affair at Flemington Racecourse on Thursday as celebrities donned their finest jewels to celebrate Kennedy Oaks Day 2023.

This year, racegoers were encouraged to wear a shade of purple as part of their race day outfit, to raise awareness for the Good Friday appeal in their quest to help sick children.

Fresh from their matching Melbourne Cup ensembles, Princess Diana’s two nieces Eliza and Amelia Spencer stole the show as they arrived at The Birdcage in matching white outfits and extravagant, draped amethyst necklaces and headpieces.

The statuesque sisters posed for photos side by side, with Amelia dazzling in a puff-sleeved trouser suit, silver pointed heels and a matching clutch.

Eliza, meanwhile, wore a white jumpsuit with an asymmetrical bodice.

Racing identity Kate Waterhouse joined the pair at The Birdcage, looking ethereal in a white lace Zimmermann dress paired with a Dior clutch worth approximately $2,000.

She swept her hair back into an updo, secured with a white hair bow from EZARA/J, and added height to her lithe frame with a pair of black open-toed heels.

For makeup, the daughter of horse trainer Gai Waterhouse and bookmaker Robbie Waterhouse wore winged eyeliner, peach blush and a hint of red lipstick.

The statuesque sisters posed side by side for photos, with Amelia dazzling in a puff-sleeved pantsuit, silver pointed heels and a matching clutch

Eliza, meanwhile, wore a white jumpsuit with an asymmetrical bodice

Joining the pair at The Birdcage was racing identity Kate Waterhouse, who looked ethereal in a white lace Zimmermann dress paired with a Dior clutch worth around $2,000.

For makeup, the daughter of horse trainer Gai Waterhouse and bookmaker Robbie Waterhouse wore winged eyeliner, peach blush and a hint of red lipstick

Former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers, WHO confirmed her split from boyfriend Morgan Waterhouse during the Melbourne Cup, was beautiful in a pink asymmetrical bodycon dress with a large rosette on the shoulder and a flirty cut-out panel on the side.

Proving that more is more, she accessorized her dress with all-pink accessories, including a halo-inspired fascinator, clutch bag, pointy heels and stud earrings.

The brunette was all smiles as she posed for photos with her fashion stylist Paul Versace.

Former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers, who confirmed her split from boyfriend Morgan Waterhouse at the Melbourne Cup, was beautiful in a pink asymmetrical body-con dress with a large rosette on the shoulder and a flirty cut-out panel on the side

Proving that more is more, she accessorized her dress with all-pink accessories, including a halo-inspired fascinator, clutch bag, pointy heels and stud earrings.

The brunette was all smiles as she posed for photos with her fashion stylist Paul Versace

Racing socialite Crystal Kimber embraced the purple theme by wearing a purple satin gown with ruffles, paired with a feather-adorned hatinator and eggplant heels.

She completed her statement look with purple earrings and a lavender top handle bag.

Beauty queen Tegan Martin also opted for a purple shade and wore an oversized lavender pantsuit with a matching headband and handbag.

The Miss Universe Australia winner completed her look with pink heels and amethyst studs.

Racing socialite Crystal Kimber embraced the purple dress code by wearing a purple satin gown with ruffles, paired with a feather-adorned hatinator and eggplant heels

She completed her statement look with purple earrings and a lavender top handle bag

Beauty queen Tegan Martin also opted for a purple shade and wore an oversized lavender pantsuit with a matching headband and handbag