Caitlin Guilfoyle
Thursday, September 5, 2013
© The Cairns Post
IT IS a sure bet this year’s Amateurs fashions on the field competitions will be an eclectic mix of spring’s top trends.
Trackside fashion has always reflected shifts on the runway, from Louise Struber’s winning 2011 yellow and floral ensemble to Jaydee Paino’s $18 horse print Mad Men style dress which saw her go on to claim the national award at the Melbourne Cup in 2010.
Earlier on, the ’90s saw structured jackets and bright colours take centre stage while wide-brimmed hats and longer dresses were out and about in the ’80s.
Black and white outfits are anticipated to be the go-to garb this year but Cairns fashion designer Sajeela Jamie said she thought colour would retain a huge presence as well as flowing dresses.
“I have noticed there is a lot of black and white, but also a lot of colour,” she said.
“Dolce and Gabbana just put out a fabulous red collection and there’s a lot of variations of red and orange.”
Sajeela said racegoers should follow a comfortable look that suited their bodies.
“I think if people are happy with what they wear, they will feel confident,” she said.
Sajeela Jamie stocks her label at The Pier’s Sugar Boutique.
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