FASHIONS
Fashions on the Field
Oak Park Races Fashions on the Field is a highly anticipated and fiercely contested event each year with this being one of the few times during the year entrants can get really dressed up. Each year our judges are either selected from sponsors or attending members of the club.
This event brings colour, style, contemporary trends, elegance and most importantly, fashion.
FRIDAY – COUNTRY
Think of a more relaxed style that incorporates elements of race wear with a distinctive country style. It still includes skirts, dresses or tailored pants but chose fabrics like denim, linen, leather or floaty florals and perhaps pair it with slick boots or some wedges.
For millinery, we encourage something along the lines of a beautiful wide brim hat, wool felt cloche or even a patterned scarf headband. Avoid over the top options- think understated elegance with a focus on comfort and wearability.
Outfit must be appropriate for both the climate and theme of the event (the climate is generally moderate, neither too wintery nor summery), we suggest using this as a guideline for planning your outfit.
SATURDAY – DERBY DAY
Today is your day to dress to impress!
Derby Day theme for all categories.
Season appropriate – Winter race meet.
Appropriateness of outfit for a day at the races.
Grooming and deportment.
Fashions on the Field Categories
Friday – Country
LADIES
- Young Country Lady of the Day – under 30
- Country Lady of the Day – 30 to 50
- Country Queen on the Day – 50+
MENS
- Colt of the Day – under 30
- Stallion of the Day – 30 to 50
- Country Gent of the Day – 50+
COUPLE
- Country Couple of the Day
Saturday – Derby Day
- Best Dressed Young Lady – 18 to 35 (previously 18 to 30)
- Best Dressed Lady – 35 to 60 (previously 30 to 60)
- Most Elegant Lady – 60+
- Best Dressed Colt – 18 to 35 (previously 18 to 30)
- Best Dressed Gent – 35+ (previously 30+)
- Best Dressed Couple 18+ (only one couple category)
- Magnificent Millinery 18+
- Contemporary Lady 18+
- Most Modern Man 18+
Fashions on the Field Guidelines
Friday – Country
WOMEN
- Denim – no jeans, however denim skirts and denim jackets are acceptable.
- No bare midriffs, including dresses with cut-outs.
- No untailored pants, including leather pants and legging styles.
- No shorts.
- No rips in clothing, even if they are intentional rips.
- No playsuits or short jumpsuits.
- No casual jackets like tracksuit tops or duffel coats.
- No sneakers, thongs, gumboots or other casual shoe, boots are encouraged.
- No strapless dresses.
- All women must wear a hat or headpiece.
- No gloves, no fascinators, no straps.
MEN
- Denim-jeans, and denim jackets are acceptable, no denim shorts.
- No untailored pants, including leather pants and legging styles.
- No shorts.
- No rips in clothing, even if they are intentional rips.
- Jackets are optional however not mandatory.
- No sneakers, thongs, gumboots or other casual shoe.
- No shirts without collars.
- Ties are optional however not mandatory.
- No caps or beanies.
Saturday – Derby Day
WOMEN
- Classic Race Wear, includes closed toe shoes, covered shoulders, appropriate length of skirt/dress, no exposed cleavage, and hosiery and gloves are a must. (Gloves may be held).
- Attention to detail of hat, bag, jewellery, shoes and gloves.
- Autumn/Winter Millinery essential.
- The Millinery winner will be chosen from overall entrants.
MEN
- Classic Race Wear includes tie, jacket and hat.
- Attention to detail of hat, tie, lapel flower, handkerchief and shoes.
CONTEMPORY LADY & MODERN MAN
- The winner will be chosen from overall entrants.
- Relaxation of Classic Race wear rules.
- Style, uniqueness, and originality.
- Modern, brighter colours/prints and accessories.
COUPLE
- Coordinated and complimentary to each other.
- Attention to detail.