These guys were pumped for the cup. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

While there are numerous sartorial highlights on display, sometimes people crack under the pressure and miss the mark. And let’s face it, that’s what we like to look at — the hits are very nice, but it’s the misses that provide the real entertainment.

Here are the fashion types you will find out at Flemington every year, rain, hail or shine.

1. THE NOVELTY DRESS-UP GUYS

Classic. Picture: AAP Image David/CroslingSource:AAP

The positive here is that wearing a horse costume will keep you thoroughly warm when the heavens open and everyone else is shivering. The downside is if you need to go to the bathroom in a hurry you are in a world of trouble.

Also, these guys dressed up as doctors for some reason.

Crazy costime. Check. Picture: Jake NowakowskiSource:News Corp Australia

2. THE FASHIONISTA

This dame is only mildly aware that horses are actually racing and has been planning her outfit since the last horse passed the finishing post last year.

Fashion in the Field winner Olivia Moor (centre) flanked by her competitors. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

She is helping the gardeners aerate the lawn with her towering stilettos and she spends most of the time in taking selfies.

The positive is she manages to maintain a fair amount of sobriety because you cut down on drinking time when you spend most of the day making sure you makeup is perfect.

Selfie time! Picture: AAP Image David CroslingSource:AAP

3. THE GIRLS WHO COMPLETELY IGNORE THE WEATHER FORECAST

Melbourne is an unpredictable minx, weather wise. Often Cup Day delivers a heady mix of wind, rain and searing sun. So in a way you have to tip your hat/fascinator to the girls who thumb their nose at the weather forecast and wear whatever they damn well want.

These people left the racetrack early today. Perhaps the weather got the best of them. Photographer: Liam Kidston.Source:News Corp Australia

Short skirts on a windy day? Check! Paper thin dresses and no jacket in an arctic climate? Check! This year was no exception. Also, word to the wise: white will go see-through when it rains.

At least these ladies came prepared. Picture: Yuri KouzminSource:News Corp Australia

4. THE PEOPLE WHO WEAR EVERYTHING, ALL AT ONCE

They say that less is more, but that memo didn’t make it through to these people. They are wearing everything, all at once, and they don’t give a toss.

There are big hats and high shoes and low-cut tops and short skirts and bold lips and statement necklaces and bling-y earrings. It’s a miracle they manage to remain upright with all that weight.

That’s got to be heavy. Picture: David CairdSource:News Corp Australia

Couple dressing perfection. Picture: AFP Photo / Paul CrockSource:AFP

5. THE GENTS WHO BORROWED A RELATIVE’S SUIT

Why buy a suit when Uncle Gareth has one that will do. It doesn’t matter that it is seven sizes too big and it doesn’t matter that it doesn’t quiiiiiiite go with your white loafers. It’ll do, mate.

Don’t get those suits wet. Picture: Jake NowakowskiSource:News Corp Australia

6. THE GUY WEARING A ZANY PIECE THAT THEY HOPE WILL BE A TALKING POINT

It’s usually a hat. A hat that screams “look at me” that they hope will make them stand out in the crowd. They’ve been holding on to this hat for the best part of a year thinking “people will love this at the Cup”.

This guy. Picture: David CairdSource:News Corp Australia

Here’s a hot tip: there is a good chance you are the only person who loves this hat at the Cup.

7. THE PEOPLE WHO STARTED OUT POLISHED AND ENDED UP TARNISHED

When they arrived at the track their hair was sleek, makeup was polished and the outfit was on point. But as the day wore on and champagne was guzzled the wheels started to fall off.

The mascara started to run, the skin became sunburnt, the fascinator was discarded and trodden on, the hair frizzed and the skirt ended up around the ears. And the shoes? The shoes were never making it home. Who are you kidding.

These girls were having fun at the Gold Coast Turf Club today. Picture: David ClarkSource:News Corp Australia

Because nobody has the stamina to stand up all day. Picture: AAP Image David/CroslingSource:AAP

Riding horsies. Picture: AAP Image / David CroslingSource:AAP