The budget dresses you need to see from Oaks Day

While we all love seeing the designer dresses celebrities wear to the races, it’s even better when they show up in something we can all afford.

And that’s exactly what happened on Oaks Day when two celebs rocked up to The Birdcage at Flemington Racecourse sporting beautiful high street brands.

Aussie model Niki Phillips and former Miss Universe Australia Tegan Martin were both snapped in pastel numbers – and you won’t have to sell your whole house to buy them.

Tegan Martin was pictured in this pink, lace Forever New dress. Photo: Intagram
Tegan Martin was pictured in this pink, lace Forever New dress. Photo: Intagram


Nicki’s stunning, ankle length blue gown was by none other than Forever New.

The model matched it with a Nerida Winer blue and straw bonnet and a pair of silver heels.

Meanwhile, stunning TV star and former Miss Universe Australia winner Tegan Martin was pictured wearing a Forever New off-the-shoulder number.

Niki Phillips was also in a stunning Forvever New creation. Photo: Instagram
Niki Phillips was also in a stunning Forvever New creation. Photo: Instagram
Giaan Rooney wore a gorgeous pair of dangling statement earrings from Lovisa. Photo: Getty Images
Giaan Rooney wore a gorgeous pair of dangling statement earrings from Lovisa. Photo: Getty Images

The pink dress flowed down into a scalped lace trim at the end and Tegan matched it with a silver Viktoria Novak fascinator and a pair of silver Billini Shoes heels.* Jen Hawkins leads best and worst dressed at Melbourne Cup

Princes of dresses in the popular shop range from about $99.99 to $269.99.

Former Australian Olympic swimmer Giaan Rooney always went for a thrifty purchase on the day, pairing her stunning purple dress with a dangling pair of statement earrings from high street shop Lovisa.

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