Derby Day Dresses

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Derby Day at Flemington runs on one dress code: black and white. Held the day before Melbourne Cup, on Australia's spring racing calendar, it calls for precision in silhouette and detail. Australian designer Acler's derby day dresses lead with structured maxi silhouettes, built for the occasion.

Sculpted florals, asymmetrical shoulders and hemline detailing recur through the range, bringing dimension to high-neck and sleeveless designs alike. Strapless corset-inspired bodices flare into floor-length skirts for a fitted, formal alternative, while sculptural pleating adds movement to lighter, white pieces. Every silhouette is opaque and finished with a centre-back invisible zip, true to the dress code Derby Day is known for.

The same silhouettes suit black-tie and cocktail dress codes beyond the track, where the wider Acler race day dresses range adds midi, mini and long-sleeve lengths, plus one-shoulder, satin and sheer styles.

Designed in Australia and worn across the world.