Judges were looking for head to toe ensembles that were on trend, but also designed to let an individual's style and personality shine through.

For the ladies lace, floral and white were trending big with Illawarra punters while navy dominated the gentlemen’s style.

Overall winner of the women’s sash was Kimberly Barratt from Flinders for her off the shoulder fauna print dress by Keepsake the Label, and her Terrence Gregory headpiece.

It was very “last minute” for the 27 year old who had already decided on the dress, but only last week raced into the milliner’s to find something to match. It was worth it – dressing up for the races was “wonderful to feel like a princess” she said.

Hat’s off to Holly Cohen, 22, from Albion Park who won the milliners award for her feather inspired piece, also created to match her dress.

“I’m not much of a gambler,” said Ms Cohen. “This is my major part - dressing up, the fashion, seeing other people's outfits and the efforts they go to, and putting something new together every year.”

Daniel Vardareff, 23, from Balgownie was not expecting to win cash and prizes for donning his favourite tailor made suit. After being plucked from the crowd by scouts, the dapper lad won the men’s division for his dark blue outfit.

“What do I love about suits? How amazing everybody looks in them,” he said. “It turns something into nothing.”

Other trends seen track-side were bold colours, mid-length dresses or skirts, head-wear with netting, hats and strappy heels up around the ankles or traditional pumps.

Event organiser Victoria Kennedy from Terence Gregory said head-wear was so varied and really came down to the individual.

“You’ve got some girls who want to rock something sharp, and other girls want to embrace femininity and pretty,” she said. “I think you’ll find hats next year will be big. I think the crowns and the lace crowns are a bit of a trend, and I think that’ll pass.”

For those uninitiated in what to wear to the races, Ms Kennedy advised above all “appropriateness” was key.

“If you're comfortable, whether it be in a lower heel or something a bit more appropriate you’re going to look a lot better than a girl tottering around in shoes she can’t walk in, in a very short dress,” she said.

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