Pick Of The Paddock

The Dubai World Cup is not about the horses. Don’t be fooled. It is a fashion extravaganza and the most important event on the society calendar. The fashion stakes are high and you’re running out of time to get your outfit ready.

The unspoken rule is clear: If you don’t have the right get up, don’t even bother attending.

After all whether it comes to fillies or fashion, the Dubai World Cup is all about glamour, poise and elegance.

XPRESS reporter Mubashra Siddiqui hit various fashionable stores across Dubai to help you put together your perfect look for this year’s event, depending on your budget.

We also had our own fashion-conscious translator Rania Fahmi model for our Chief Photographer Sankha Kar and give us her opinion on the completed looks...

Lady in red

The colour of the season ‘red’ - bold, sultry and sexy.

• Badgley Mischka dress at Saks Fifth Avenue – Dh2,925
• Atlier Autruche headpiece at Saks Fifth Avenue – Dh500
• Carlos Falchi clutch bag at Saks Fifth Avenue – Dh1365
• Massimo Dutti sandals – Dh345
• Total cost: Dh5135
  

Rania’s verdict: I feel hot! This is a dress that just calls for attention.

Pretty in pink

Classic black touched with a splash of pink.

• Black single shoulder strap dress at Mango – Dh299
• Strappy sandals at Mango – Dh299
• Pink and black wallet/clutch at Mango – Dh79
• Wrap at Mango – Dh79
• Total cost: Dh756

Rania’s verdict: Classic elegance combined with very reasonable prices.

Going for gold

Solid gold – all glitter and glamour.

• Gold dress at Laundry by Shelli Segal – Dh1171
• Handbag at Laundry by Shelli Segal – Dh745
• Hat by Karen Hamilton – Dh850
• Gold sandals at Laundry by Shelli Segal – Dh588
  Filigree bracelet at Laundry by Shelli Segal – Dh203
• Total cost: Dh3557.

Rania’s verdict: Understated yet gorgeous – love the cut of the dress.