Now this was a challenge! The spring racing carnival is upon us, and I thought I’d gather up some looks under $100 to give you some inspiration for dressing for the races on a budget. Dress, headpiece and shoes for under $100? Easy! (Insert crazy bug-eye emoji here…) Actually the most difficult part of this challenge was finding an affordable hat to match the outfits – however I’m loving the headpiece and floral crown look for spring racing – and it’s a super affordable look. If you have a bit more cash, hot looks this year include the fedora or large kitsch headpiece, and netting is back for fascinators. For race wear, pastels are of course huge as is lace and midi skirts – it’s the lady-like look. Super flattering. And of course, you cannot go wrong with black and white – and it’s essential on Derby Day! Here are three ideas for what to wear to the races, all outfits totalling less than $100.
Outfit 1: total $91
Outfit 2: $93.04
ASOS dress (on sale) AUD$57.04
Outfit 3: $91
Boohoo floral crown (on sale) AUD$11
Dorothy Perkins lace dress AUD$50
Are you off to the races this year?
10 Comments
Loving each of these looks! That Asos dress in look 2 needs to join my wardrobe right now.
xo, Mae
October 7, 2014 at 12:37 pmhttp://maeamor.com
Thank you Mae! Me too, I need that dress!
October 7, 2014 at 8:00 pmSuch great outfits! Amazing finds!
Madeleine, The Daily Mark
October 7, 2014 at 5:17 pmThanks Madeleine!
October 7, 2014 at 8:01 pmGreat looks. V x
October 7, 2014 at 7:25 pmThank you V 🙂
October 7, 2014 at 8:01 pmOutfit three is my favourite by far!
I really, really want a flower crown. I’m wondering if there is a way to make one work for a guy that won’t look completely ridiculous…
October 7, 2014 at 7:26 pmThanks Grant! I think go for it 🙂 The pacific island men are all over it! (Well not flowers per se but foliage :))
October 7, 2014 at 8:04 pmOutstanding value with these finds, Jasmine!! No races date for me yet but the fashion this time of year always makes me want to get frocked up! x
October 7, 2014 at 9:22 pmMe too Andrea! Love a good frock and hat combo x
October 7, 2014 at 9:40 pm