Melbourne Cup day is all about colour but unexpected shades and complex details took centre stage for the best dressed racegoers.

Rozalia Russian, Steven Khalil dress and Melissa Jackson hat

Melbourne Cup Day may be all about colour, and content creator but podcaster Rozalia Russian is willing to debate anyone that nude fits the bill in her ruffled dress by Sydney dressmaker Steven Khalil.

“It’s a very soft and feminine way of doing a colour as well, especially for us Melburnians who are scared of colour.”

The starting point for Russian and Khalil was a statement collar, a dash of My Fair Lady and a 1950s feel. The finishing touch was a hat by Melissa Jackson, with white heels by Balenciaga and a Bulgari clutch.

So how does nude fair in the rain? Russian wasn’t worried, sticking to

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