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Best Dressed

The ultimate celebration of style, creativity and sartorial flair.

Recognising exceptional style, attention to detail and a thoughtful approach to race day dressing, the Best Dressed award showcases those who bring together fashion, millinery and accessories in a look that is uniquely their own.

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2026 Competition

You can enter the Best Dressed competition on TAB Turnbull Stakes Day (Saturday 3 October), Howden Victoria Derby Day (Saturday 31 October), Lexus Melbourne Cup Day (Tuesday 3 November) and Crown Oaks Day (Thursday 5 November). Daily finalists from each race day will return on Crown Oaks Day for the Grand Final, where one will be crowned the 2026 Best Dressed winner.

2026 Prizing

  • ABC Bullion Gold Bar 50g valued at $20,000*

  • $10,000 Flight Centre Voucher

  • $5,000 Crown Voucher

  • TCL 85inch C8L SQD-Mini LED TV valued at $4,999

  • A day of hospitality within the Royal Enclosure for 2 people during Royal Ascot 2027 valued at a minimum $4,800

  • $3,000 Highpoint Voucher

  • An intimate masterclass with Ellette Beauty x Chantelle Baker for the winner and 4 friends. Each participant will also receive a Touch Up Kit, Brush Set, Complexion Stick, Lip Pen, and Lip Brush, total prize valued at $3,000

  • 1x Case of De Bortoli Melba Vineyard 2019 valued at $1,079.70

  • Sunless Package valued at $901

  • A Day at De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate valued at $900

  • A year's supply of Schweppes valued at $500

  • 10 x Lovebasiq Smudge Wipe bags valued at $250

  • $200 XX Voucher

* Value correct at the time of publishing

  • $5,000 TCL TV package

  • $4,500 VISA Gift Card

  • $1,500 Highpoint Voucher

  • A masterclass at Ellette Beauty for the winner and 6 friends. Each participant will also each receive a Touch Up Kit and Brush Set, total prize valued at $1,500

  • A Day at De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate valued at $900

  • A year's supply of Schweppes valued at $500

  • Sunless Package valued at $298

  • 6 x Lovebasiq Smudge Wipe bags valued at $150

  • $200 XX Voucher

  • $5,000 TCL TV package

  • $2,000 VISA Gift Card

  • A Day at De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate valued at $900

  • $500 Highpoint Voucher

  • An Ellette Beauty Touch Up Kit, Brush Set, 2 x Complexion Sticks, 2 x Lip Pens and Lip Brush valued at $500

  • A year's supply of Schweppes valued at $500

  • Sunless Package valued at $218

  • $200 XX Voucher

  • 2 x Lovebasiq Smudge Wipe bags valued at $50

4th – 10th place will each receive:

  • $100 XX Voucher 

  • An opportunity to compete in the Grand Final on Crown Oaks Day 2026

  • 2 x VRC Members Enclosure Passes for Crown Oaks Day 2026 valued at $590

  • $500 VISA Gift Card

  • $100 XX Voucher

  • 2 x Lovebasiq Smudge Wipe bags valued at $50

  • An opportunity to compete in the Grand Final on Crown Oaks Day 2026

  • $1,000 Flight Centre Voucher

  • 2 x VRC Members Enclosure Passes for Crown Oaks Day 2026 valued at $590

  • $500 VISA Gift Card

  • $200 XX Voucher

  • 2 x Lovebasiq Smudge Wipe bags valued at $50

  • 1 x Case of De Bortoli Melba Amphora valued at $515.70

  • $100 XX Voucher

  • 1 x Lovebasiq Smudge Wipe bags valued at $25

  • 1 x Case of De Bortoli Botrytis Noble One 2019 valued at $479.70

  • $100 XX Voucher

  • 1 x Lovebasiq Smudge Wipe bags valued at $25

Congratulations to our 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup Day Daily Finalists

Erin Smith, Kat Stewart, Bryony Burke

Erin Smith, Kat Stewart, Bryony Burke

Erin Smith

Bryony Burke

Congratulations to our 2026 Howden Victoria Derby Day Daily Finalists

Niki Howells-Schramm, Brooke Strahan, Emma Scodellaro

Niki Howells-Schramm, Brooke Strahan, Emma Scodellaro

Brooke Strahan

Niki Howells-Schramm

Congratulations to our 2026 TAB Turnbull Stakes Winner

Caroline Beaumaris

TAB Turnbull Stakes Day Best Dressed Winner, Caroline Beaumaris

TAB Turnbull Stakes Day Best Dressed Winner, Caroline Beaumaris

Best Dressed Winner, Caroline Beaumaris and Best Suited Winner, Milano Imai

Get Inspired

Discover some of last year's standout entries:

View Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith

NEW SOUTH WALES

View Fiona Schwarzinger

Fiona Schwarzinger

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

View Madeleine Leva

Madeleine Leva

NEW SOUTH WALES

View Milano Imai

Milano Imai

QUEENSLAND

View Sally Martin

Sally Martin

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

View Samantha McMillan

Samantha McMillan

NEW SOUTH WALES

View Stacey Asplin

Stacey Asplin

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

View Yvette Hardy

Yvette Hardy

QUEENSLAND

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  • ABC Bullion Gold Bar 50g valued at $20,000*

  • $10,000 Flight Centre Voucher

  • $5,000 Crown Voucher

  • TCL 85inch C8L SQD-Mini LED TV valued at $4,999

  • A day of hospitality within the Royal Enclosure for 2 people during Royal Ascot 2027 valued at a minimum $4,800

  • $3,000 Highpoint Voucher

  • An intimate masterclass with Ellette Beauty x Chantelle Baker for the winner and 4 friends. Each participant will also receive a Touch Up Kit, Brush Set, Complexion Stick, Lip Pen, and Lip Brush, total prize valued at $3,000

  • 1x Case of De Bortoli Melba Vineyard 2019 valued at $1,079.70

  • Sunless Package valued at $901

  • A Day at De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate valued at $900

  • A year's supply of Schweppes valued at $500

  • 10 x Lovebasiq Smudge Wipe bags valued at $250

  • $200 XX Voucher

* Value correct at the time of publishing

  • $5,000 TCL TV package

  • $4,500 VISA Gift Card

  • $1,500 Highpoint Voucher

  • A masterclass at Ellette Beauty for the winner and 6 friends. Each participant will also each receive a Touch Up Kit and Brush Set, total prize valued at $1,500

  • A Day at De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate valued at $900

  • A year's supply of Schweppes valued at $500

  • Sunless Package valued at $298

  • 6 x Lovebasiq Smudge Wipe bags valued at $150

  • $200 XX Voucher

  • $5,000 TCL TV package

  • $2,000 VISA Gift Card

  • A Day at De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate valued at $900

  • $500 Highpoint Voucher

  • An Ellette Beauty Touch Up Kit, Brush Set, 2 x Complexion Sticks, 2 x Lip Pens and Lip Brush valued at $500

  • A year's supply of Schweppes valued at $500

  • Sunless Package valued at $218

  • $200 XX Voucher

  • 2 x Lovebasiq Smudge Wipe bags valued at $50

4th – 10th place will each receive:

  • $100 XX Voucher 

  • An opportunity to compete in the Grand Final on Crown Oaks Day 2026

  • 2 x VRC Members Enclosure Passes for Crown Oaks Day 2026 valued at $590

  • $500 VISA Gift Card

  • $100 XX Voucher

  • 2 x Lovebasiq Smudge Wipe bags valued at $50

  • An opportunity to compete in the Grand Final on Crown Oaks Day 2026

  • $1,000 Flight Centre Voucher

  • 2 x VRC Members Enclosure Passes for Crown Oaks Day 2026 valued at $590

  • $500 VISA Gift Card

  • $200 XX Voucher

  • 2 x Lovebasiq Smudge Wipe bags valued at $50

  • 1 x Case of De Bortoli Melba Amphora valued at $515.70

  • $100 XX Voucher

  • 1 x Lovebasiq Smudge Wipe bags valued at $25

  • 1 x Case of De Bortoli Botrytis Noble One 2019 valued at $479.70

  • $100 XX Voucher

  • 1 x Lovebasiq Smudge Wipe bags valued at $25