Hi, do you have to wear a hat or a fassinator to the Melbourne Cup? I not so keen on the idea, but don't want to be the only person not wearing one!
Also, do you have to be dressy dressy? Can I just wear a nice summer dress? I'm only general admisson
2007-11-01 02:32:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Victoria (Melbourne)
What would the Racing Carnival be like without women all frocked up with hats, and men in suits and ties?
I'd say 90% of women wear them, even some of the men too.
You will feel like you fit in more if you wear a hat. You don't need to buy an expensive one. Even Target sells nice hats or fascinators.
Go with the summer dress. Tuesday is going to be a beautiful 23. A cute hat will also help protect you from the sun :-)
Have fun at the Cup, and put a few dollars on Purple Moon!
The offical site has info on fashion ...
http://www.melbournecup.com/melbourne%2Dcup%2Dcarnival/
2007-11-02 19:16:03 · answer #1 · answered by Helene 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The whole point of the races is to frock up whether you are in General Admission or not. If you were to turn up in jeans and a t-shirt, you would feel very much out of place. Hats arent as popular as they were a few years ago, but I would highly suggest at least wearing a fascinator. Unfortunately if you dont, you pretty much will be the odd one out.
A summer dress would be fine. Just head to spotlight or lincraft and pick up a small facinator, put it in your hair and get with the spirit of the day.
Wear comfortable shoes, and make sure that you have pre purchased your ticket.
2007-11-01 14:56:21 · answer #2 · answered by Suzieq 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A nice summer dress would be perfect for Melbourne Cup howver whats the fun without a hat..even if you dont want to wear a hat or fassiantor just wear a nice little pretty hairpiece just for the fun of it
and have heaps of fun
2007-11-02 14:10:22 · answer #3 · answered by Z E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to wear a hat but if you are going to be out in the sun for a few hours, I would recommend you do. You don't need to dress up either, jeans and a t-shirt are perfectly acceptable provided you are not going to the Members Area - you do need to dress up for that. Wear what you like as long as it is comfortable and start with comfortable shoes, you'll be doing a lot of standing and walking around.
2007-11-01 05:46:38 · answer #4 · answered by tentofield 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, you dont have to wear a hat! A summer dress is perfect you dont have to be dressy dressy if it's only general admission, a lot of people in general admission don't really wear hats.
2007-11-01 02:37:45 · answer #5 · answered by trish 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
first answer is right it is Australia where we do whatever we prefer but at Ascot in Perth most will wear a hat - the makers big day for selling their expensive little artworks! It can be fun even for those who never wear them, its only one day a year!
2016-04-11 07:57:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, one with corks hangin off.
and stubbies with thongs, good ol Melbourne cup attire.
2007-11-01 19:08:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No of course not... It is a tradition though!!
2007-11-01 16:13:27 · answer #8 · answered by cajs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you dont have to but they give them out before the game for free soo people just where them cuz its there lol
2007-11-01 02:36:25 · answer #9 · answered by mike p 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes, pants are optional
2007-11-01 12:05:07 · answer #10 · answered by Jason Bourne 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋