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And they’re off! Celebrity race-day style hacks

From fabulous fascinators to oh-so fashionating frocks, take your race-day dress-piration from these ever-so-stylish celebrities!
Jennifer Hawkins, Jodi Anasta

Yep, it’s official: spring racing is well and truly upon us.

Whether you’re looking to fashionate the masses at one of the many race-day meets across the country or just feel like stepping up your style for an in-office sweepstake (it’s OK – us, too), these sartorially blessed stars have all the dress-piration you could ever need.

Now, it’s time to gallop, not canter…

Click through the gallery to go from zero to fashion hero by style-jacking the looks of some of our favourite celebs!

Jodi Anasta

Stuck for a fascinator come Melbourne Cup? Take your beauty cues from Jodi Anasta, whose pink ribbon-wrapped bun is as simple as it is striking.

Jodi Anasta

Don’t want to rock a frock? Take to the stands in a simple, yet slick pair of slacks that have Jodi’s tick of approval.

Jennifer Hawkins

Win first place in the style stakes with an electrifying angular number, à la Jennifer Hawkins.

Jennifer Hawkins

Take it from race-day veteran, Jen: sleek and chic can never be beat.

Jennifer Hawkins

Make heads turn in powdered-pink perfection, taking inspiration from too-pretty Jen. **See which other type of dress Jen swears by watching the video in the next slide!*

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Myer Emporium Jennifer Hawkins – Little Black Dress

Jesinta Campbell

Up the fashion ante by taking Jesinta Campbell’s modern-floral style statement – and running with it!

Jesinta Campbell

Uber-femme with a sharp edge, Jesinta’s low-key outfit is made for those who love a relaxed yet polished look.

Rebecca Judd

Rebecca Judd’s cute cocktail number is as pretty as it is practical. We. Love.

Rebecca Judd

Wow the crowds like Rebecca with a sleek-and-chic two-piece, topped off with fancy fascinator.

Ashley Hart

Take it from Ashley Hart: keep things sweet ‘n’ simple by off-setting muted hues with wow-worthy trend-cessories.

Ashley Hart

Make like red-hot Ashley by clashing patterns and textures, but keeping the colour scheme solid.

Nikki Gogan

Channel Bachelor beauty Nikki Gogan’s glamorous regal look with a crown fit for a race-day queen!

Rachael Finch

Rise to style supremacy like Rachael Finch by teaming an effortlessly elegant dress with a bold, yet beautiful headpiece.

Kate Waterhouse

Take to the track like racing royalty with crisp tailoring and a natural make-up palette. And when it comes to your hat? Go big or go home – right, Kate Waterhouse?

Rachael Finch

Shine bright in this white delight like Rachael; it puts the race in elegantly racy.

Laura Dundovic

Style-jack Laura Dundovic’s lovely-in-lace look, then pare it back with a cute, yet cheeky fascinator.

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