BLOCK colours and longer dresses seem to be the trend for the spring racing season.

Fashions on the Field will be held as part of Melbourne Cup day celebrations next week at Mildura Racecourse from 12.30pm before the races get under way.

Co-ordinator Maria Robinson said it was a chance for people to get dressed up and enjoy being outdoors in beautiful weather.

"People in Sunraysia have such gre...