Spring racing season is here – and with it, the pressure to step out in an outfit worthy of the Birdcage. Celebrities make it look effortless, arriving in designer labels and show-stopping headwear curated by stylists, often costing more than a weekend getaway.

Thanks to the rise of rental and pre-loved fashion, it’s easier than ever to channel your favourite A-lister – and still have money leftover for champagne and celebrations. Ahead of Melbourne Cup and Derby Day in Australia, we spoke with Brittany Wheeler, founder of peer-to-peer fashion rental platform One Wardrobe , on how to curate a winning trackside look on a real-world budget.

Fashion rules to follow for a celebrity-worthy race-day

"The key to race-day styling is letting your dress and accessories do the talking, while

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