FASHIONS ON THE FIELD 2025
Just one of the many attractions of the Birdsville Races – don’t miss your opportunity to pose on stage at the Fashions on the Field in 2025. A fun event for the whole family and the chance to win some amazing prizes.
BEST DRESSED NOVELTY
FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
The Roadies Novelty Fashions on the Field will offer amazing prizes.
Nominate at the Fashions on the Field Marquee located at the racetrack between 11am – 1pm.
The event will commence at 1.40pm on the Fashions stage.
- Style and originality.
- Attention to detail and appropriateness of outfit.
- Consideration of the outfit being humorous but tasteful – no nudity allowed.
Best Dressed Lady (Over 18)
- Registration 11am – 1pm Friday 5 September & 11am – 1pm Saturday 6 September.
- Heats commence at 1:15pm.
- Finals commence at 1:50pm.
- Style and Originality.
- Appropriateness of outfit for a day at the races. (Keeping in mind the spring racing season and colour will be key).
- Fashion with an edge – a ‘Stand-alone’ look!
- Attention to detail of hat, bag, jewellery, shoes.
- Appropriate headwear is essential. Traditionally, straw and floral are summer millinery fabrics, felt is not.
- Consider an outfit that is timeless and elegantly coordinated.
- Hosiery is not essential (especially if the weather is hot) however it is considered a finishing touch.
- Exposed shoulders and cleavage are not true Ladies Racewear.
- Underwear showing or as part of an outfit is not correct race attire.
- Impeccable grooming and deportment.
Best Millinery Award (Ladies Over 18)
- Registration 11am – 1pm Friday 5 September & 11am – 1:30pm Saturday 6 September.
- Heats commence at 1:15pm.
- Finals commence at 1:50pm.
- Style and design of the millinery. Elements including originality, concept of the design theme and wearability.
- Quality and workmanship of the millinery. Elements including technique, line and trim.
- Appropriateness of the millinery for the races, the individual and the outfit.
- All entrants must have appropriate racewear to complement their headwear.
Best Dressed Gentleman (Over 18)
- Registration 11am – 1pm Friday 5 September & 11am – 1pm Saturday 6 September.
- Heats commence at 1:15pm.
- Finals commence at 1:50pm.
- Style and Originality.
- Appropriateness of outfit for a day at the races.
- Attention to detail of accessories, such as cufflinks, lapel flower, hat, and handkerchief should be considered.
- Jacket optional, tie essential.
- Style and Originality.
Best Dressed Family (or Couple Over 18)
- Registration 11am – 1pm Friday 5 September & 11am – 1pm Saturday 6 September.
- Heats commence at 1:15pm.
- Finals commence at 1:50pm.
- Style and Originality.
- Appropriateness of outfit for a day at the races.
- We are not looking for matching outfits i.e. same coloured tie as the girls dress/hat. We are looking for a family or couple that compliment each other in a subtle manner and present as a well groomed, elegant, fashionable pair.
