Isabelle
Chaplin

For my Melbourne Cup look this year, I wanted to celebrate colour, sustainability, and a love for pieces that already hold stories. I chose this striking Mister Zimi dress, a label I adore for its bold prints, timeless cuts, and effortless wearability. I love how the vibrant red, pink, and cream pattern brings both energy and elegance, it’s a piece that makes me feel instantly confident and fun, while still polished enough for race wear. To complement the playful palette, I styled the dress with sky-blue accessories. My heels are from Shein, sleek and simple to let the dress shine. My bag is a special treasure, I purchased it on a trip to Italy, and it always reminds me of that experience abroad. Adding the perfect finishing touch is my Rachel Henry millinery, a delicate blue piece that ties the whole look together with race-day sophistication. What makes this outfit especially meaningful to me is that everything I’m wearing is something I already owned. I wanted to reuse and restyle, proving that fashion doesn’t always have to be brand new to feel fresh, stylish, and competition-worthy. This look feels true to me, vibrant, thoughtful, and a mix of fun with classic race wear elegance.