Spring Events Style
It’s time to get dressed up to the nines again and get your backside elegantly trackside. Here is our spring events edit, as well as some astute style tips, to get you spring-loaded.
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Derby Day
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Style Tips
Derby Day’s strict dress code is black and white themed, which can loosely be interpreted as monochromatic, e.g., black or grey or charcoal + white. Don’t be afraid of suits with a subtle pattern, like a stripe or check, and if you’re feeling confident, why not consider a three-piece suit? A white blazer in a cotton or linen fabric will also look fantastic paired with black trousers.
Complement your look with a tie – black tie is an easy option for black, grey and charcoal suits – and finish strong with a pocket square.
Melbourne Cup
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Style Tips
While the dress code for the Melbourne Cup is less strict than Derby Day, Cup Day is all about embracing colour. In the suit department, lighter tones, such as your pastel blues and olive greens, work well, as will earthy beige, terracotta and rust colourways.
Colourful striped shirts are always a good option, as are bold ties. A plain pocket square will finish off any look especially if you are going for a bolder tie; alternatively, punchier pocket squares can help punctuate a more understated look.
Oaks Day
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Style Tips
Although officially a day for the ladies, Oaks Day doesn’t eliminate the need for guys to dress to impress. Considered tonal looks will most certainly complement the mix of pastel pink, yellow and blue worn on the day.
For your suit, a single or double-breasted suit in colours like French navy, forest green, sky blue and even grey will look great. Don’t feel like going all-out with colour? Traditional navy is safe but is always timeless. We’re partial to a salmon pink shirt here at M.J. Bale, and if there’s ever a time to wear one, it’s definitely Oaks Day. Go for a neutral tie; a woven navy tie will also look slick.
