The favourite time of year for racing punters is fast approaching, but it's the ladies who are getting in early to start planning the perfect outfit for spring carnivals.
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Colourful creations are starting to emerge as women on the Border begin to seek out the pieces they need to put together a signature look.
More than 80 people attended a showing of headwear in Albury on Thursday where hand-made pieces were on display in Albury.
Albury milliner Tania Scott managed to put together 40 items for the show and said an interesting trend had been emerging this year.
“This season there are a lot of crowns or tiaras along with little head bands and pieces with larger brims,” she said.
“There are a lot of metallic colours because of the tiaras and I've used a lot of lace and leather finishes as well.”
Months of planning often goes into an outfit for fashions on the field contests held at major race meets in both Albury and Wodonga.
Ms Scott said at the end of the day, women should aim for something unique.
“Everyone is so different and I think ladies should stick with a look they are comfortable with,” she said.
“Particularly in regards to the length of the dress.
“It's race wear and it's about being an elegant lady.”
Ms Scott puts hours into making some of her head pieces and donates items to help Border charities.
This year she hopes to supply head pieces to help raise money at the Carevan Melbourne Cup Luncheon and the Bubbly Charity Oaks Day luncheon both held at Albury Racing Club.
“I have a passion for Carevan, I believe in what they do and they help a lot of families in the community,” she said.
“The women at Bubbly help a lot of different causes on the Border and I hope, through millinery, I can try to help both charities during their racing events.
“Each year it gets a bit harder for the ladies to raise money and get people to their events.
“All the money goes toward helping people in Albury-Wodonga.”
Ms Scott is encouraging other women to dress-up and grab a ticket online for a day out to support the two charities.
