Melbourne Cup Carnival’s Oaks Day is all about ladies.
And as expected, former WAG Nadia Bartel impressed with a classic and feminine ensemble on Thursday’s race day.
The 34-year-old posed up a storm as she arrived at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, sporting a show-stopping $300 puffed sleeve dress by Misha Collection which hugged her slender frame.
Bow-tuiful! Nadia Bartel stunned in a classic white dress teamed with an oversized $700 pink silk bow on Thursday, as she attended Oaks Day 2020 at Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse
The Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador showed off her shoulders and décolletage in the chic number, as she placed her blonde locks back into a pinned ponytail.
Nadia’s standout accessory was her oversized pink bow, used as a centerpiece on her ponytail.
A smaller version of the silk bow by Nerida Winter retails for $695.
Expensive taste: Nadia’s standout accessory was her oversized pink bow, used as a centerpiece on her ponytail. A smaller version of the silk bow by Nerida Winter retails for $695
Stunning: The former AFL WAG appeared in high spirits as she posed up a storm at the annual event – which is a little different this year, due to COVID:19 restrictions
‘All about pretty details on Oaks, love this bow,’ she captioned a photo on Instagram, adding: ‘Oaks Day ready @flemingtonvrc I am excited to be on track today to announce the winner of the @myer Fashions On The Front Lawn competition, I have loved judging all the fashions this year.’
In official photos taken at the event, Nadia was seen teasing the camera as she sultrily peeked her head over her shoulder, while the gentle breeze whisked her hair from her face to show off her ageless visage.
She also posed in front of a huge man-made birdcage, where animals crafted from flowers made for the perfect backdrop.
Show-stopper: Nadia teased the camera as she sultrily peeked her head over her shoulder, while the gentle breeze whisked her hair from her face to show off her ageless visage
Picture perfect: She also posed in front of a huge man-made birdcage, where animals crafted from flowers made the perfect backdrop
Give us a twirl! The socialite showed off her shoulders and décolletage in the chic number, as she placed her blonde locks back into a pinned ponytail
Also posting their Oaks Day looks on social media were model Rebecca Harding and Mark Philippoussis’ wife Silvana.
Model Rebecca wore a sleeveless suit dress which flaunted her trim pins, and added a pink fascinator to complete her look.
Meanwhile, Silvana stood out in a pastel blue dress-coat with ruffle detailing and black trousers underneath.
Pretty in pink: Model Rebecca wore a sleeveless suit dress which flaunted her trim pins, and added a pink fascinator to complete her look
Suits her: Mark Philippoussis’ wife Silvana stood out in a pastel blue dress-coat with ruffle detailing with black trousers seen underneath
Appearing on Studio 10 hours before the event, Nadia revealed she actually was a little behind on her prep.
She told hosts Sarah Harris and Tristan MacManus: ‘I actually don’t have my outfit yet, typical COVID issues at the moment, but Oaks Day is all about the florals, pretty and pinks, and hopefully it’s going to be arriving soon.’
‘I think there will be a little bit of pink to it,’ she hinted.
And they are off and racing! Nadia looked glamorous on Tuesday as she led the fashion stakes while celebrating a VERY different Melbourne Cup amid COVID-19 in a Melbourne park
Many celebrities were not able to attend Flemington this year, due to COVID:19 restrictions – instead choosing to celebrate race day at their homes.
Nadia was a regular at the various race days last year, and was a ray of sunshine at the 2019 Melbourne Cup in a zesty yellow outfit.
She added to her bright look last year with an over-sized, wide brim hat, which were seen on catwalk icons and WAGs alike as a standout accessory of the season.
Ray of sunshine! Nadia was a regular at the various race days last year, and was a ray of sunshine at the 2019 Melbourne Cup in a zesty yellow outfit