Nina Ricci dress, $3060, from Scotties. Monika Neuhauser Millinery headpiece $430. Earrings, $79, from Pascoes.

What to Wear to the Races

Victorian details get a modern update for lashings of drama come race day

By Dan Ahwa

Wednesday Feb. 17, 2016

Dries van Noten silk floral necklace, $895, from Scotties. Self Portrait dress, $750, from Muse. Natalie Chan veil headpiece $320. Pearl drop earrings, $79, from Pascoes.

Diane von Furstenberg silk dress, $795, from Muse. Brixton hat $169.90. Rebecca Minkoff handbag, $390, from Runway. Pearl drop earrings, $79, from Pascoes.

Kate Sylvester dress $469. Mi Piaci pendant $80. Monika Neuhauser Millinery headpiece $320. Sapphire studs, $449, from Pascoes.

World top $429. Karen Walker pants $650. Mimco alice band $249. Pearl drop earrings, $79, from Pascoes. Pearl ring, $299, from Stewart Dawsons.

Helen Cherry blouse $498. Harman Grubisa leather skirt $625. Monika Neuhauser Millinery boater $280. Pearl drop earrings, $79, from Pascoes. Pearl ring $299 and engraved locket, $999, from Stewart Dawsons.

Photographer: Guy Coombes. Model: Pauline K from Clyne Models. Fashion Editor: Dan Ahwa. Hair and make-up: Kath Gould using M.A.C Cosmetics and Redken. Stylist’s Assistant: Phoebe Bellavista. Thanks to: Ellerslie Racecourse and Colgate Optic White

STOCKISTS: Brixton, Harman Grubisa, Helen Cherry (09) 303 3735, Karen Walker, Kate Sylvester, Mi Piaci, Monika Neuhauser Millinery, Mimco (09) 523 2412, Muse (09) 520 2911, Natalie Chan, Pascoes, Runway, Scotties, Stewart Dawsons, World.