For some, dressing sharply comes naturally, whereas for others, simply getting into something other than a pair of tracksuit pants can be quite a challenge. Fits, fabrics and pairing colours can seem like the most daunting of tasks, but there’s no shame in that and the new men’s online stylist, One Stop Stylist agrees. A lot of men [...]

The remark so many make after a day at Flemington is that after spending all day at the Races, placing several bets, swilling the GDP of a developing nation in champagne, and retiring home they didn’t see even a single horse. Pretentious? Somewhat? A reality? Yes. With the line-up of marquees in the Birdcage each [...]

You will see plenty of advice on what to wear to the Melbourne Cup, some even on this website but here we present the top 5 things to avoid at the Melbourne Cup, both in dress and attitude: 1. Do not wear clothing which has any hint of visible underwear. Gosh it sounds so simple [...]

So you’re all dressed up in your Spring Racing finery and you’re off! Time to brush up on your speaking points. You definitely want to seem knowledgeable but not quite akin to a colourful racing identity. Some thoughts on what to say when you’re wearing the best hat of your life … • The Queen reaffirmed [...]

And they’re off! The bogans that is. What Spring Racing Carnival would be complete without I Do Believe I Came with a Hat‘s very own annual Bogan Spotto. Now in its third year, we’re pleased to present a revised edition in 2011. With many new items to spot (and some old favourites) thanks to your [...]

As a person of the world, you must have wangled your way into being in Melbourne for the Spring Racing Carnival. Oh I know, New York has its charms in November and London is still above freezing but seriously, people, Melbourne has the richest two-mile handicap in the world. Stop it, I don’t even know [...]

With the launch of the 2011 Emirates Melbourne Cup Carnival just around the corner, now marks the frenzied preparation plucking, tanning, coiffing and waxing before the first horse leaves the gate. And that’s just the men. Each year, millions of dollars are spent finding the perfect outfit, so it’s best to be prepared for the [...]

There’s some mother’s advice you should always take heed of, like not swimming after having just eaten or not sleeping with the help, but sometimes her guidance is meant to be ignored. After all, mother never said you shouldn’t dine with strangers. A new initiative in cooperative dining, Colunching was started in Paris last year by French entrepreneur (so [...]

We’ve spoken about the terrifying epidemic of bad taste that has gripped the world, and yet it continues to expose its horrible display of fleshy man boob cleavage to unsuspecting victims who dare to set foot into the street: the deep V-neck. It was stimulus for the male slut singlet catalytic response, which is a bizarre and [...]

Have you ever been to a hens’ night where they ask the bride-to-be questions they’ve already asked the groom-to-be and compare the results to hilarious effect? I am sure this does not happen at bucks’ nights so, gentlemen, just bear with me. Now you can play this game throughout your marriage rather than having actual conversations [...]