The 2020 Melbourne Cup is looking a little different this year, but there’s some traditions that’ll never die.
Melbourne Cup + Fashions on the Field go together like jam on scones, so to think of marking this year’s Melbourne Cup without the feat is kinda unimaginable.
So despite the fact COVID-19 has all but shut down all spectator-ship at Melbourne’s iconic Flemington Racecourse this Tuesday Cup Day, that hasn’t stopped some of the event’s famous regulars from frocking up in their own homes.
In the grand scheme of things, dressing up at home and posting about it on social media is basically 2020’s equivalent of a whirlwind day out, right?
The likes of Snezana Wood, Bec Judd and Renee Bargh are case in point.
The usual track-side influencers haven’t let COVID put a stopper to the usual Cup Day frivolity today by dressing up and sharing pics from their own homes – and our eyeballs are thankful for it.
Here, we round up the best dressed on Melbourne Cup Day – backyard edition.
Sister act! Leading Bachelorette siblings Elly and Becky Miles turned heads at the G.H. Mumm Melbourne Cup Carnival celebrations at Pier One in Sydney.
Elly opted for a bright floral jumpsuit, which she teamed with a chic headpiece and white stilettos.
Becky
Before stepping out at the event, The Bachelorette‘s Becky gave fans a sneak peek of her and Elly’s outfits for Cup Day on her Instagram stories on Tuesday afternoon – and we must say, it was worth our (and Becky’s) wait..
Elly Becky
Elly looked gorgeous in a floral design, while Becky was perfectly pink in her puff sleeve frock. In true influencer style, the pair snapped an espresso martini selfie.
Ali & Shayna
“SAS tough warriors can dress up!” wrote reality star Ali Oetjen alongside this trackside pic with her SAS co-star and Aussie swimmer Shayna Jack. “Grace + Grit = The deadliest combination!” Ali added.
Nadia
On Tuesday morning’s media call in Melbourne, former AFL WAG and influencer Nadia Bartel frocked up in this gorgeous fitted blue dress.
Snezana Wood
In the days leading up to Cup Day, Snezana dressed up with her two youngest daughters, Willow and Charlie, showing off their enviable backyard set up in the process.
Kyly Clarke
Kyly Clarke didn’t hold back on the headpiece… or the decor this year! Neon lights and a touch of sparkle was the name of the game for the House Rules host.
Olivia Molly Rodgers
Former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rodgers brought a bit of zest to our newsfeeds.
Roxy Jacenko
Roxy Jacenko opted for an er… slightly left of field look in this camo-print. The netted headwear at least screams Cup Day.
Sarah Harris Tristan McManus
Studio Ten’s Sarah Harris and co-host Tristan McManus were all smiles from their Cup Day inspired set on Tuesday.
Kate Waterhose
Kate Waterhouse embodied big sleeve energy like no other on Tuesday, wearing this heavenly pink Constantina Danis design for the big day.
Bambi Northwood-Blyth
Model Bambi Northwood-Blyth dressed up in her backyard in this stunning floral dress with a matching soft brimmed hat.
Renee Bargh
TV star Renee Bargh also looked the part in this heavenly sheer floaty number. The champange palette was rather fitting, might we add.
Bec Judd daughter
Bec Judd’s daughter Billie looked gorgeous in this sweet floral headpiece. “She’s all ready for Cup Day at home,” Bec wrote alongside a green heart emoji. “Have a great day everyone,” she added.