Melbourne Cup 2017: Jennifer Hawkins reveals her dress

She was left red-faced at Derby Day last week, after a Channel Seven presenter arrived wearing the same dress.

And Jennifer Hawkins made sure to reveal her Melbourne Cup dress well before her arrival on Tuesday, to avoid another potentially awkward moment.

The former Miss Universe took to Instagram hours before the race that stops the nation, to show her 800,000 followers exactly what she would be wearing – an Alex Perry gown.

 

Francesca, take note! Jennifer Hawkins made sure to reveal her Melbourne Cup dress well ahead of her arrival on Tuesday, to avoid another potentially awkward moment after a Derby Day disaster saw another woman wearing the same dress

‘CUP DAY w @myer! I’ll be taking over @bazaaraustralia today!’ she captioned

‘Come behind the scenes with me. I can’t wait to wear this incredible dress! Blows my mind…✨.’

Fans applauded the look in the comments section, with one follower reassuring the supermodel that her fashion choice was safe.

Jen won't be pleased! Channel Seven racing presenter Francesca Cumani wears the SAME dress as Derby Day queen Jennifer Hawkins... and quickly puts on a jacket as the model arrives in The Birdcage

Oh dear! Jennifer’s post comes days after her thunder was stolen at Derby Day on Saturday after Channel Seven racing presenter Francesca Cumani stepped out wearing the same dress

‘Its okay-Francesca [Cumani] is looking glorious in red,’ the fan wrote.

Another noted: ‘Stunning. Can’t wait to see the final ensemble on you.’

Jennifer’s post comes days after her thunder was stolen at Derby Day on Saturday after Channel Seven racing presenter Francesca Cumani stepped out wearing the same dress.

The stylish British commentator began presenting from Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse in a Jonathan Simkhai cocktail frock, before deciding to put on a black jacket after the model arrived. 

Meanwhile, the 33-year-old Myer ambassador flaunted her figure in the same extravagant monochrome dress in the Birdcage. 

Jennifer told Daily Mail Australia she couldn’t have cared less about the debacle.

‘No biggie! It’s never happened to me before. Francesca looked so gorgeous!’ she said.  

All the talk on social media was about who wore the dress better, and if Francesca was told to cover up her dress.

‘@7horseracing who stuffed up?! @francescacumani looks stunning. Someone give Jennifer Hawkins a hessian sack to wear,’ one viewer tweeted.

‘So @francescacumani & @jenniferhawkins are wearing the same dress. Well done @myer #DerbyDay #fail,’ another said.

Awkward: The stylish British commentator began presenting from Melbourne's Flemington Racecourse in a Jonathan Simkhai cocktail frock, before slipping on a long black jacket after the model arrived

Awkward: The stylish British commentator began presenting from Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse in a Jonathan Simkhai cocktail frock, before slipping on a long black jacket after the model arrived

Double-up: Meanwhile, the 33-year-old Myer ambassador flaunted her figure the same extravagant monochrome dress in the Birdcage

Double-up: Meanwhile, the 33-year-old Myer ambassador flaunted her figure the same extravagant monochrome dress in the Birdcage

Double-up: Meanwhile, the 33-year-old Myer ambassador flaunted her figure the same extravagant monochrome dress in the Birdcage

One viewer suggested Francesca put on a jacket for reasons other than the weather, saying: ‘Did Jennifer Hawkins make Francesca cover up her dress?’

Francesca opted to leave the large jacket on, even once the sun came out during the afternoon.  

A Myer spokesperson said Francesca had to wear a brand stocked by the department store as part of an arrangement with Channel 7.

‘We are only aware of Jen’s brand which is Jonathan Simkhai. Francesca is not our talent. Channel 7 wardrobe manage her,’ the spokesperson told news.com.au on Saturday afternoon.

‘Contractually, Channel 7 talent must wear Myer brands. No further comment will be provided.’   

'Who stuffed up?': All the talk on social media was about who wore the dress better, and if Francesca was told to cover up her dress

‘Who stuffed up?’: All the talk on social media was about who wore the dress better, and if Francesca was told to cover up her dress

'Did Jennifer Hawkins make Francesca cover up her dress?': One viewer suggested Francesca put on a jacket for reasons other than the weather

‘Did Jennifer Hawkins make Francesca cover up her dress?’: One viewer suggested Francesca put on a jacket for reasons other than the weather

Fail: Another viewer took to social media to suggest the double-up was a fail on Myer's end. But a Myer spokesperson said Channel 7's wardrobe manage Francesca

Fail: Another viewer took to social media to suggest the double-up was a fail on Myer’s end. But a Myer spokesperson said Channel 7’s wardrobe manage Francesca

All forgiven: 'No biggie! It’s never happened to me before. Francesca looked so gorgeous!' Jennifer said

All forgiven: ‘No biggie! It’s never happened to me before. Francesca looked so gorgeous!’ Jennifer said

Read more at DailyMail.co.uk