Judging Criteria

As with any Fashions on the Field we are regularly asked for the judging criteria.

The reason that we have asked you to be one of judges is because you have exceptional style and know what a winner on the track is. In saying that Cairns Amateurs Fashion Committee are providing you with the criteria that were presented to our local media and a few notes on what happens behind the scenes. This is designed to give you all the information for when you make your decision.

Criteria - Ladies

Style
Attention to detail with accessorising
Hats or Fascinators are essential
Grooming and deportment
Understanding and interpreting current fashion trends
Appropriateness of outfit for a day at the races
Appropriateness of the outfit for the individual
Suitability of outfit for the climate
Outfit suitability for Spring Racing Carnival
Originality

Criteria - Men

Style
Attention to detail with accessorising. EG: Cufflinks, Handkerchief, lapel flower and hat should be considered.
Grooming and deportment
Understanding and interpreting current fashion trends
Appropriateness of outfit for a day at the races
Appropriateness of the outfit for the individual
Suitability of outfit for the climate
Outfit suitability for Spring Racing Carnival
Originality

Friday 7th September 2012

Ladies Day

Open Ladies Racewear & Millinery Award

These outfits are traditionally on the front page of The Weekend Post.

We encourage the judges to go for a very feminine contemporary and spring racing look. This tends to set the tone for the Saturday.

Gold Class Racewear

We encourage the judges to go for a very feminine contemporary and spring racing look. This tends to set the tone for the Saturday. Entrants must be 50 or over to enter.

Saturday 7th September 2012

Amateur Cup Day

Open Men’s Racewear

This category was only created in 2008 and we are still growing in our entrant numbers.

We encourage the judges to go for a contemporary and spring racing look.

25 & Under

This category was created to encourage the younger generation to have fun and be innovative with their outfits.

We encourage the judges to go for a fresh look that we possibly haven’t seen at the track. Shorter hem lengths are generally accepted.

Open Classic Racewear

This category was an evolution of the first competition.

This is true race wear. No exposed shoulders or cleavage, Standard hem lengths. Three or two piece suiting in encouraged.

Best Dressed Couple

We are looking for a couple who could win individuality and together they make a co-ordinated pair.

This is traditional man & woman mix. However we not are adverse to same couple.