Races
Dress hire for the races, ready for the Melbourne Cup Carnival and spring racing across Australia. Rent designer race day dresses for Derby Day, Cup Day, Oaks Day and Stakes Day; see our Melbourne Cup Carnival 2026 style guide for what to wear to each. Express shipping is $24.99 with a prepaid return label, dry cleaning is included, and damage protection covers up to $50.
Looking for the perfect race day outfit? Hire designer dresses for the races with Passion for Fashion dress hire and turn heads at the track! Browse our collection of stylish and elegant race day dresses from top designers like Zimmermann, Arcina Ori, Effie Kats, and more. Whether you need a statement midi, a chic maxi, or a classic structured dress, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy affordable luxury with easy rentals, fast shipping, and carbon-neutral delivery. Book your race day dress now and step out in style!
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Race day dress hire
From Melbourne Cup Carnival to Magic Millions, every race day has its own dress code. Hire race day dresses from Zimmermann, Alemais, Rebecca Vallance, Aje and more for a fraction of retail, and wear something new to every meet.
What to wear to the races
Derby Day is traditionally black and white. Cup Day is bold colour and prints. Oaks Day is soft, feminine and floral. Stakes Day is relaxed and bright. Read our Melbourne Cup Carnival style guide for full outfit ideas.
Most racecourses expect hems around the knee or longer and covered shoulders in members' areas. Pair your dress with a headpiece and block heels, which handle the lawn better than stilettos.
Race days around Australia
Spring racing in Melbourne and Sydney, Magic Millions on the Gold Coast in January, the Brisbane winter carnival in Brisbane, the Perth Cup in Perth and the Adelaide Cup in Adelaide.
Race day dress hire FAQs
When should I book for Melbourne Cup?
Book a few weeks ahead if you can. Choose a start date 1–2 days before the race day.
How long is the hire?
Standard hires are 4 days. Choose a start date 1–2 days before your event and post the dress back on the last day using the prepaid return label.
When am I charged?
Only once the lender confirms your dates. If a lender has to cancel, you get a full refund straight away and we help you find another dress.
What's included?
Express delivery is $24.99 with a prepaid return label, dry cleaning is included, and damage protection covers repairable damage up to $50.
