Step aside boys, it’s Ladies Day: All the spectacular looks from Oaks Day
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Step aside, boys – it’s Ladies Day.
Oaks Day has arrived and the clack, clack, clacking of heels is echoing through Flemington.
Homegrown and international stars have burst through the gates in their finest designs, showing off a collection of bold, pastel and monochrome looks.
Go on, take a peek inside the birdcage (we know you want to)...
Annalise Dalins may be at the races, but she is well and truly in her bridal era. The model, who is weeks away from marrying AFL star Josh Daicos, is sashaying through the event in a tiered fringe two piece... and those controversial shoes. Getty Images
Understated hair and makeup allowed her interesting outfit to take centre stage. Getty Images
Influencer Ruby Brownless poses in a plunging pastel pink ruffled gown. Getty Images
Perfectly complemented by model Jordan Simek’s flowing pink, orange and green number. Getty Images
Sleek in pastel blue for Jelena Dokic. Supplied
Mum and dad are out! New parents (and former Love Islanders Tyra and Kale pose together in monochrome looks. Supplied
One word: Wow. Designer Lana Wilkinson has leaned right into the theme today in an Alex Perry number. Getty Images
A closer look at the details: take in the oversized hat and earrings. Getty Images
Wait, wait, wait: It’s Vanessa Amorosi! THE Vanessa Amorosi. Getty Images
Oh right, this is a fashion piece. One of the biggest stars of the noughties arrived in a black number with a gold drip detail at the shoulder. Simple hair and makeup keeps the dress loud and proud. Getty Images
It’s sporting royalty! Cricket great Ricky Ponting with wife Riana, who’s radiating in a brown and blue combo. Delicate and on trend. Getty Images
Her A-line minidress featured delicate lace detailing and a trailing neck scarf. Supplied/Landmark By Lexus
It’s music royalty! Ashanti has made a stunning appearance in an all white look with rosette details. Getty Images
The florals continued into the fascinator, which also included twinkling bows. Getty Images
Ruffles, tulle, a train! We don’t know where to look. Charlene Davies making a case for more is more. Getty Images
Matching accessories in hong sheer black globes and a bag. Getty Images
You can’t tell by this picture, but Nadia Bartel is in what appears to be a croc-leather peach skirt suit by Lillian Khallouf. Getty Images
The fluffy bag injects femininity into the look. Getty Images
Bold in red for Brodie Harper. Getty Images
She complemented her structured red dress with a floral fascinator with pink accents. Getty Images
International celebrity hair and makeup artist Jade Kisnorbo is championing the monochrome trend from Cup Day. Getty Images
Host and presenter Elle Ray bucks the Cup trend of monochrome ensembles with a two-toned dress. Getty Images
Part at the front, suit at the side for Chantelle Ford. Getty Images
Kris Smith is here in a mauve jacket over white trousers. This is not the occasion for a black suit, right mate? Getty Images
Consider this your lesson in drapery. Designer Alin Le Kal in all white. Getty Images
Now that’s a fascinator! Shades of plum and lilac for Bella Henry and Alicia Marshall. Getty Images
Peek a boo Amy Pejkovic - we see you under that hat! Getty Images
The athlete and model said she was channelling her “inner Meredith Blake” in a fun little Instagram moment before the event. Getty Images
It’s pure sophistication for couple and entrepreneurs Chyka Keebaugh and Bruce Keebaugh. Getty Images
Darren Palmer in top-to-toe teal, and the best accessory: a smile. Getty Images
Former Love Islander Anna McEvoy with her husband Michael Staples. Peep the giant cascading bow at Anna’s shoulder. Getty Images
It’s a textured two-piece for Melissa Leong. Getty Images
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