Apart from the glass of champagne in hand at all times, there was one major thing the ladies in the Birdcage had in common at Melbourne Cup last week; everyone was wearing sunset colours.

It was the fashion trend that dominated Melbourne Cup this year and it’s inspired by the evening view outside your window.

Yellows, oranges, pinks and reds, were the, erm, hot colours of the day.

Basically all the big, bold colours you thought you’d wear. Until now.

Need proof?

Bec Judd opted for hot pink, model Brooke Hogan went for scarlet red, Lara Stone didn’t shy away in yellow and Paris Jackson opted for a rusty red (even if it wasn’t the dress she was meant to wear).(Post continues after gallery.)

The best fashion from the 2017 Melbourne Cup.