Shanina Shaik and Rachael Finch don BIZARRE outfits

The Melbourne Cup Carnival draws a plethora of interesting outfits from the super glamorous to the simply bizarre. 

Shanina Shaik opted for more of the latter choice as she stepped out to the unveiling of the birdcage on Thursday in a quirky floaty red dress that did little to flatter her incredible physique. 

The outfit took an equestrian nod with a black strap detailing around the shoulders and waist. 

That’s interesting! Shanina Shaik and Rachael Finch don BIZARRE outfits as they attend the unveiling of the birdcage for the Melbourne Cup Carnival

Equestrian: The outfit took an equestrian nod with a black strap detailing around the shoulders and waist

Shanina paired her outfit with a black fedora and  black pointy-toed heels with strap detailing. 

Another bizarre choice was Rachel Finch’s cream coloured shapeless number featuring frills on the shoulder and middle hem. 

The mother of two teamed this dress with a straw hat with white netting. 

Quirky! Another bizarre choice was Rachel Finch's cream coloured shapeless number featuring frills on the shoulder and middle hem

Quirky! Another bizarre choice was Rachel Finch’s cream coloured shapeless number featuring frills on the shoulder and middle hem

Hats off to you! The mother of two teamed this dress with a straw hat with white netting

Jodi Gordon chose a form-fitting floral sleeveless dress which flattered her slender physique. 

She teamed this with a pair of nude heels and light pink handbag. 

She finished off her look with a simple multi-coloured headband.  

Blooming lovely! Jodi Gordon chose a form-fitting floral sleeveless dress which flattered her slender physique

Blooming lovely! Jodi Gordon chose a form-fitting floral sleeveless dress which flattered her slender physique

Emma Friedman chose a more subdued dress in all black, featuring sheer shoulder-line and decolletage detailing and lace skirt. 

She teamed this with simple black heels and opted to go hatless for the day.  

Simple and chic! Emma Friedman chose a more subdued dress in all black, featuring sheer shoulder-line and decolletage detailing and lace skirt

Simple and chic! Emma Friedman chose a more subdued dress in all black, featuring sheer shoulder-line and decolletage detailing and lace skirt

Eighties singer Taylor Dane unleashed her wild side in a pink cheetah print dress teamed with black heels and a floral fascinator. 

Kate Waterhouse chose a baby blue number with crochet detailing which she teamed with gold heels. 

Zoe Ventura channelled her inner Latino in a flamenco inspired dress with black hat.  

Wild thing! Eighties singer Taylor Dane unleashed her wild side in a pink cheetah print dress teamed with black heels and a floral fascinator

Wild thing! Eighties singer Taylor Dane unleashed her wild side in a pink cheetah print dress teamed with black heels and a floral fascinator

Beautiful in blue! Kate Waterhouse chose a baby blue number with crochet detailing which she teamed with gold heels

Beautiful in blue! Kate Waterhouse chose a baby blue number with crochet detailing which she teamed with gold heels

Ole! Zoe Ventura channelled her inner Latino in a flamenco inspired dress with black hat

Ole! Zoe Ventura channelled her inner Latino in a flamenco inspired dress with black hat

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