Oaks Day 2017: Glamorous revellers arrive in style

  • Oaks Day – otherwise known as Ladies Day – kicked off on Thursday morning 
  • Thousands of punters descended upon Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse
  • Crowd was pictured enjoying the warm, sunny 21C weather

While some may still be recovering from the Melbourne Cup, thousands of punters have descended upon Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse again this week donned in their finest attire. 

Oaks Day – otherwise known as Ladies Day – kicked off on Thursday morning as revellers poured through the front gates.  

The crowd was pictured enjoying the warm 21C weather and chatted with friends while soaking up the sunshine.

Light spring colours such as pink and orange were a popular choice among attendees, while some women opted for bright red dresses or classic black gowns. 

Several stylish punters adorned their head with delicate fascinators or metallic crowns. 

A leg up from the rest: While some may still be recovering from the Melbourne Cup, thousands of punters have descended upon Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse again for Oaks Day

Oaks Day - otherwise known as Ladies Day - kicked off on Thursday morning as revellers poured through the front gates

Oaks Day – otherwise known as Ladies Day – kicked off on Thursday morning as revellers poured through the front gates

The crowd was pictured enjoying the sunshine while chatting and posing with friends

The crowd was pictured enjoying the sunshine while chatting and posing with friends

 

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