Melbourne Cup Day: What I am really doing and wearing

Ok, I could easily whip up a very cool outfit, take some flattering photos, head somewhere glamorous and try to make you jealous with how awesome my life is. But I won’t and I’m not.

To be perfectly honest, I love Melbourne Cup Day. I love the fashion, I love the horses and I love the excitement but I don’t love spending hours getting ready, spending too much money on horses and champagne, sore feet, and then rushing to school pick up as soon as the race finishes.

Melbourne Cup Day: What I am really doing and wearing

No, today I am doing what I really love doing. Putting on something pretty and comfortable, stopping by the TAB for the only bet I make during the year, then heading to a family BBQ, sitting outside with people I love, listening to the gentle waves across the road and the TV buzzing in the background.

What I’m wearing

I’m wearing a new season dress from Bohemian Traders. I made it dressier by tying a knot in the front. This creates a waist and makes it a little shorter but also brings it down a little to show off more cleavage. I’m wearing it with a super old, cheap gold fascinator, my beloved tan wedges and a tan clutch.

What are you doing for Melbourne Cup day? And what are you wearing?

PS: here is a quick little video demonstrating how I tied the dress

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