THE fashions are always a highlight of race meetings and the Leeton Cup Race Day is no different.
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Race meetings provide a great opportunity to dress with a bit of formal flair and for those attending to show off their sartorial skills.
For those who want to take it more seriously, fashions on the field can allow them to take it to the next level and be judged on how well they present.
The Leeton event is an autumn/winter race meeting and the judges will be on the lookout for entrants' outfits that best meet the criteria.
There has been one change to the fashions on the field categories this year with the cancellation of the best-dressed miss (13-17 years) section due to declining participation over the last few years.
Criteria
Most stylish couple:
- Complementary styling, including colour and co-ordination.
- Outfits suited to the autumn racing carnival.
- Ladies: hat/headwear must be of autumn/winter influence.
- Gents: outfits should include a suit or jacket and tie. Hat not essential.
Best dressed gent:
- Stylish suit with polished shoes, hat not essential, but must be felt based if worn.
- Accessories should include, binoculars, umbrella, hat, lapel flower, pocket handkerchief, racebook, etc.
Most elegant lady:
- Stylish skirt suit/dress (pants or pant suit not appropriate).
- Accessories to complement the outfit and each other, for example handbag, gloves, hosiery, etc.
- Hat/headwear essential and must be of autumn/winter influence.
- Hosiery and closed toe shoes/dress boots essential.
Best dressed boy:
- Well groomed, clean, neat and tidy dress shirt and pants (suit/felt based hat not essential).
- Accessories include binoculars, umbrella, hat, etc.
- Aged under 12 years.
Best dressed girl:
- Stylish/fashionable skirt suit/dress (pants or pant suit not appropriate).
- Accessories to complement the outfit and each other.
- Hat/headwear essential and must be of autumn/winter influence.
- Hosiery essential.
- Aged under 12 years.
Millinery award:
- Hat/headwear to make an overall statement while continuing to complement the outfit.
- Judges look for a well-groomed look with attention to detail.
- Style and design of overall outfit should demonstrate originality, be appropriate for the season and must be of autumn/winter influence.