Edwina Bartholomew stuns in striped frock on Stakes Day

The Sunrise presenter is not often praised for her fashion choices on the red carpet, having suffered numerous fashion faux pas’ in the past.

But Edwina Bartholemew looked truly stunning as she led the star arrivals at Melbourne Cup Carnival’s Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday.

The 34-year-old journalist cut a chic figure in a form-fitted striped frock that embraced her enviable curves.

Hat’s a good look! Sunrise’s Edwina Bartholomew looks chic in figure-hugging striped frock as she leads star arrivals at Melbourne’s Stakes Day on Saturday

Edwina appeared in high spirits as she posed on the red carpet for photographers in the elegant race day ensemble. 

The tight design clung to her svelte waist and showcased her feminine figure, with a peplum hemline providing a flirty frill to the look.

The TV personality paired her outfit with a large angled hat, statement earrings, a pink clutch and strappy black heels.

Lovely! The tight design clung to her svelte waist and showcased her feminine figure, with a peplum hemline providing a flirty frill to the look

Lovely! The tight design clung to her svelte waist and showcased her feminine figure, with a peplum hemline providing a flirty frill to the look

The star chose to leave her decolletage free from accessories, with the striped garment modestly covering her assets.

Edwina wore her long blonde locks in a sleek ponytail, worn under her fascinator.

Her makeup was flawlessly applied, with a pink pout and light dusting of blush giving her a radiant appearance trackside.

Beautiful! Her makeup was flawlessly applied, with a pink pout and light dusting of blush giving her a radiant appearance trackside

Beautiful! Her makeup was flawlessly applied, with a pink pout and light dusting of blush giving her a radiant appearance trackside

Channel Nine host Lauren Phillips opted for a more summery frock for her trackside apparel.

The Myer ambassador wore a thigh-skimming floral dress from Talulah that highlighted her trim pins.

Lauren’s chose to wear a low-cut design meant she provided a glimpse of her cleavage while enjoying the race day as a VIP guest.

Red hot! Channel Nine host Lauren Phillips opted for a more summery frock for her trackside apparel, wearing a thigh-skimming floral dress from Talulah that highlighted her trim pins

Red hot! Channel Nine host Lauren Phillips opted for a more summery frock for her trackside apparel, wearing a thigh-skimming floral dress from Talulah that highlighted her trim pins

Busting out: Lauren's chose to wear a low-cut design meant she provided a glimpse of her cleavage while enjoying the race day as a VIP guest

Busting out: Lauren's chose to wear a low-cut design meant she provided a glimpse of her cleavage while enjoying the race day as a VIP guest

Busting out: Lauren’s chose to wear a low-cut design meant she provided a glimpse of her cleavage while enjoying the race day as a VIP guest

She paired the ensemble with a straw boater hat with blue ribbon, gold hoop ear rings and red heels.

Lauren wore her brunette locks down in loose waves over shoulders.

The TV presenter appeared to flaunt a similar makeup look to Edwina with a metallic rose-shade eye shadow and a nude lip.

All smiles: She paired the ensemble with a straw boater hat with blue ribbon, gold hoop ear rings and red heels

All smiles: She paired the ensemble with a straw boater hat with blue ribbon, gold hoop ear rings and red heels

On trend? The TV presenter appeared to flaunt a similar makeup look to Edwina with a metallic rose-shade eye shadow and a nude lip

On trend? The TV presenter appeared to flaunt a similar makeup look to Edwina with a metallic rose-shade eye shadow and a nude lip

Meanwhile, former Miss Universe Australia Rachael Finch looked glamorous in a dark green silk dress by Mossman.

Rachael complimented the chic ensemble with a burgundy Mon Purse handbag, nude Tony Bianco heels and a large wide-brimmed hat with a bow on the front.

Despite claiming to be ‘battling a horrible throat & on the edge of a lost voice’ she appeared in good spirits during her appearance. 

Lean in green: Meanwhile, former Miss Universe Australia Rachael Finch looked glamorous in a dark green silk dress by Mossman

Lean in green: Meanwhile, former Miss Universe Australia Rachael Finch looked glamorous in a dark green silk dress by Mossman

Hot mama! The loose design fell below the mother-of-two's knees, with a material tie around her waist highlighting her gym-honed figure

Hot mama! The loose design fell below the mother-of-two’s knees, with a material tie around her waist highlighting her gym-honed figure

The loose design fell below the star’s knees, but a material tie around her waist highlighted her gym-honed figure.

Only this week Rachael had revealed that she didn’t have ‘cheat days’ and will never let herself go despite being a mother to two young children.

Her makeup appeared minimally applied, with her hair down in a slightly waves style.

Stunner! Rachael complimented the chic ensemble with a burgundy Mon Purse handbag, nude Tony Bianco heels and a large wide-brimmed hat with a bow on the front

Stunner! Rachael complimented the chic ensemble with a burgundy Mon Purse handbag, nude Tony Bianco heels and a large wide-brimmed hat with a bow on the front

Flashing a little more flesh was Rebecca Harding, who arrived in a short off-the-shoulder number.

The brunette beauty elongated her sculptured legs in the thigh-skimming dress with a pair of pointed heels.

Leggy display! Flashing a little more flesh was Rebecca Harding, who arrived in a short off-the-shoulder number

Leggy display! Flashing a little more flesh was Rebecca Harding, who arrived in a short off-the-shoulder number

Rebecca’s frock hugged at her svelte torso, while the puffed sleeves hid her toned arms.

She partnered her race day look with a simple black fascinator and a hot pink bag with metal chain strap. 

Rebecca, who is the girlfriend of radio funnyman Andy Lee, appeared to attend the event without her beau. 

Solo stunner: Rebecca, who is the girlfriend of radio funnyman Andy Lee, appeared to attend the event without her beau

Solo stunner: Rebecca, who is the girlfriend of radio funnyman Andy Lee, appeared to attend the event without her beau

Solo stunner: Rebecca, who is the girlfriend of radio funnyman Andy Lee, appeared to attend the event without her beau

Former Survivor castaway Sarah Tilleke posed up a storm in a bright tortoiseshell printed frock with strategic cut-out over her taut stomach.

In her first red carpet appearance since appearing on the reality show, Sarah proudly paraded her lean physique in the stylish ensemble.

The model accesorised with a bright-coloured clutch, crown headpiece with spikes and brown suede heels.

Taut-al babe! Former Survivor castaway Sarah Tilleke posed up a storm in a bright tortoiseshell printed frock, which featured a strategic cut-out to display her toned abs

Taut-al babe! Former Survivor castaway Sarah Tilleke posed up a storm in a bright tortoiseshell printed frock, which featured a strategic cut-out to display her toned abs

AB-solutely gorgeous! Sarah proudly paraded her lean physique in the stylish ensemble, accessorising with a bright-coloured clutch, crown headpiece with spikes and brown suede heels

AB-solutely gorgeous! Sarah proudly paraded her lean physique in the stylish ensemble, accessorising with a bright-coloured clutch, crown headpiece with spikes and brown suede heels

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