MOLLY's MUSINGS is the column from Esperance Express journalist Molly Baxter.
Molly is brand new to WA, having moved from the sunny Gold Coast earlier in the year.
When she isn't being asked how tall she is without heels on, Molly can be found playing hockey and netball.
Her thoughts revolve mostly around being able to survive solely off ice cream, marrying Chris Evans and owning her very own yellow Jeep Wrangler.
A girl can dream.
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DISTURBING TRENDS: The word 'bae', camouflage clothing, 90's necklaces, the list goes on.
However the worst would have to be the small 'dresses' gracing the turf clubs around Australian capital cities.
It sends a cold shiver down my spine every single time I see a girl at the races in a tiny little dress, looking like she is about to go clubbing, heels in hand and one to many champagnes under the belt.
By all means, have a good time and enjoy that champagne but the races is the one place where it is OK to spend some money on a dress, get your hair done and look a million dollars. Enjoy it and make the most of it.
Just because you have a nice hat on and are drinking champagne, it doesn't mean you can wear what you want.
I laugh when I see some girls enter fashions on the field in items that barely cover their bum.
Do they realise they don't even meet race wear standards? Requirements set by the Australian Turf Club which state that ladies are "required to maintain a suitable standard in keeping with the dignity and tradition of the Members' Reserve".
Dignity is one word which stands out to me. Keeping with the dignity - some many leave behind from about 2pm onwards.
And lads - you aren't out of the dark either. Leave the tacky coloured suits at home. Leave the white pleather shoes in the cupboard and make sure your jacket fits.
There is nothing worse than an ill fitting jacket and pants that are too long. Come on, you're better than that. It isn't hard to google some race wear inspiration.
Ladies and gents, please try to keep your shoes on and your dress at a reasonable length, your jackets classy and pants not hanging around your heels because we are in all this together and we all want to have a good day.
Save the rest for the pub on a Saturday night.
What do you think? Should punters be more respectful and behave and dress with more dignity at the races? Post a comment below or email your thoughts to molly.baxter@fairfaxmedia.com.au.
