The first was a black cocktail number that resembled the rubber mats usually seen on the floors at your local F45 not Flemington. The second was a raw silk number that could see her seamlessly transported from The Birdcage straight to bed.

David Jones ambassadorJessica Gomes' black ensemble byCarla Zampatti,from a 2016 collection,boasted a sleeve from 1985 which had more volume than a Motley Crue concert.

Gomes,originally from Western Australia where sandflies are a hazard of the warmer months,accessorised appropriately for Melbourne's 25-degree day by wrapping flywire,fashioned by Hatmakers,around her head.

Jennifer Hawkins was mummified in individual pieces of black fabric by Maticevski.

Her simple gown was complete with aVictoria Novakcrown,not too dissimilar to the one placed on her head in 2004 when she became Miss Universe,where she gained international fame and the attention of US presidential nomineeDonald Trump,a man she considers a "mentor".

Jodi Gordon proved she has more talents than just acting and modelling. She managed to stay flawless and stain-free all day inside the Myer marquee wearing head-to-toe white.

Looking like a modern dayAudrey Hepburn inThe Nun's Story in an icyJonathan Simkhai habit,she added some"gangsta"edge,the typeCoolio used to sing about,with a white headscarf byAnn Shoebridge.

If there's ever aJulie Bishop biopic,Bec Hewitt would land the role of the political protagonist.

The star formerly known as Hayley fromHome&Away approached Derby day dressing like the Foreign Minister approaches diplomatic situations – cool,calm and collected

Hewitt selected a simple black shift dress and a pearl necklace that would have looked better if left on her dresser.

The highlight of the ensemble was herVictoria Novak pillbox meets miniatureCharlie Chaplin bowler hat.