Ladies in red! The dress trend stopping traffic at the Melbourne Cup 2025
As racegoers descend on Flemington, the crowd is a sea of one colour in particular... red!
Red seems to be the trending colour of the racing season, with countless scarlet dresses flooding the field.
Celebrities and punters alike are flaunting the colour, so let's take a look at the ladies in red at Melbourne Cup.
Red is the colour taking over Flemington racecourse - just ask Perri Lee.. Getty
Perri Lee looks gorgeous in this red corseted dress featuring a large puff skirt.
She's paired the gown with a pair of red lace shoes and a stunning fascinator, featuring a matching veil over her face.
Her lace gloves match the shoes, and she's holding a gold metal clutch.
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Michelle Payne is also a vision in red. Getty
Michelle Payne is also wearing red, in the form of a lace gown featuring oversized flower details on the shoulders.
The jockey, who made history with her Melbourne Cup win a decade ago, has paired the look with a red fascinator and a large silver ring with a ruby in the centre.
The Golden Bachelor host Sam Armytage is also right on trend.
She's in a halterneck dress with a slight frill feature to the neckline.
Sam Armytage is right on trend. Getty
The dress features a modest split at the chest.
She paired the look with a red fascinator, gold clutch and bangle.
Stella Kim looks gorgeous in a red long-sleeved dress with a plunging neckline.
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Stella Kim looks gorgeous in this red long-sleeved dress with a plunging neckline. Getty
Her fascinator features gold netting draped over her face. Getty
The dress features two silver pins holding the deep-cut neckline together.
The daughter of Aussie swimming legend Michael Klim has matched the look with a red croc embossed bag.
Her fascinator features gold netting draped over her face.
Elle Ray is giving old Hollywood glam! Getty
9Now's Elle Ray is also looking stunning in red.
Her elegant satin dress features a corset bodice and sweetheart neckline.
She's paired the look with gold jewellery and a red fascinator.
Bella Henry is rocking rosettes. Getty
Bella Henry looks gorgeous in this red dress featuring rose details on her bust.
She has matched the look with a red hat and clutch.
Rudi Ellis is stunning in a strapless dress with an open back.
The netball star's fascinator features two red ribbons that reached her mid-back.
She has paired the look with gold jewellery.
Rudi Ellis' red hat is stealing the show. Getty
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop has also worn red to the event.
She looks beautiful in the floor-length gown featuring floral motifs.
Bishop has paired the look with a fascinator and pearl jewellery, as well as a Dior bag.
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop has opted for red florals. Getty
Jessie Murphy also looks beautiful in a red dress with an open back, featuring a puff detail and a corset bodice.
The wife of former AFL star Marc Murphy is carrying a matching red bag, while her blonde hair is pulled back into a ponytail.
The look has been completed by gold earrings.
Jessie Murphy looks beautiful in this red dress with an open back. Getty
Influencer Chelsea Becirevic is also wearing red, but with an edgy twist.
Her strapless gown features a neckline that transitions into shoulder sleeves.
She's teamed the gown with black opera gloves, a hat and matching shoes.
Influencer Chelsea Becirevic has put an edgy twist on her red look. Getty
Sports presenter Abbey Gelmi also looks stunning in red.
Her dress features high points on the neckline, creating a deep V shape.
She has a sheer red scarf covering her chest, adding a hint of elegance.
Abbey Gelmi's red dress includes colourful beadwork. Getty
Her gown also features two beaded embellishments on the bodice.
It's not just celebrities getting in on the red-dress trend, either.
Punters are also embracing red! Getty
This racegoer looked stunning in this floral red gown.
She matched the look with a cream bag and a red tulle fascinator.
Another punter wore this stunning ombre blazer with red trousers and a massive wide-brimmed hat.
Another punter wore this stunning red suit and pants combo, and a massive wide-brimmed hat. Getty
The outfit featured unique square buttons and a red tie.
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