Oaks Day Best Dressed: Pale Posers and Peacocks in the Gilded Birdcage
Real Housewife Dorit Kemsley and racing royalty Kate Waterhouse stood out as clear winners in a crowded field. Spring was a late arrival at the Melbourne Cup carnival, finally showing up with blue skies on Oaks Day. This season's strongest looks favored a cool palette over traditional florals.
Dorit Kemsley's Stylish Choice
Reality television star Dorit Kemsley appeared at the Crown marquee wearing a pale blue halter-neck dress with a black train from Victoria Beckham's label. Kemsley admitted she added a personal touch to the design.
“I added it because I wanted to pay attention to the dress codes with florals. I took this rosette off a fascinator and attached it to the dress.”
Beckham would likely approve, as she mentioned in her Netflix documentary doing something similar early in her career with a Donatella Versace dress.
Fashion and Experience
With a background as a swimwear designer, Kemsley is skilled with needle and thread and is also familiar with glamorous settings like the Champagne tower at the Crown marquee entrance from her TV experience.
“When it comes to fashion, if you know me, you know. I only know one way of working, and that’s being committed, committed, committed.”
For her Melbourne social debut, she was eager to follow the rules and demonstrate her dedication to fashion.
Author's summary: Dorit Kemsley impressed at Oaks Day with a personalized dress inspired by Victoria Beckham, combining fashion savvy and dedication for a standout debut.