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Save or Splurge: Recreate the winning Ladies Day look from Galway Races

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While little black dresses might get all the glory, it was a little white dress that reigned supreme during Ladies Day at Galway Races on Thursday.

Galway girl Megan Cunniss impressed the judges in her midi that had chic black piping around the seams and a cross-over button detailing on the front.

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If you love Megan's look and would like to recreate it, then we've mixed news as her dress from a French brand is now sold out, but there are plenty of other options on the high street with similar vibes.

Winner of the Best Dressed Lady was Megan Cunniss from Galway at Ladies Day of the Galway Races Summer Festival sponsored by Ella & Jo. Pic: Andrew Downes, Xposure
Winner of the Best Dressed Lady was Megan Cunniss from Galway at Ladies Day of the Galway Races Summer Festival sponsored by Ella & Jo. Pic: Andrew Downes, Xposure

Megan's dress appears to be from the brand GAÂLA Paris and is said to draw its inspiration from my ultimate icon, Grace Kelly.

Speaking about her look on Thursday, Megan said she wanted a timeless look with a modern twist and told how she had her dress tailored for the best fit.

While we can no longer get our hands on Megan's exact dress, one with similar vibes that we spotted on the scroll is the White Contrast Trim Fit & Flare Knitted Dress from Sosandar.

Sosandar is stocked online at Next in Ireland and this midi, which is priced at €108, is sure to see you through plenty of sartorial situations.

We love the gold buttons down the front that give it an extra luxe touch and the swishy skirt that falls to a pleated hem with the black contrasting.

Sosandar White Contrast Trim Fit & Flare Knitted Dress, €108. Pic: Next
Sosandar White Contrast Trim Fit & Flare Knitted Dress, €108. Pic: Next

If you've more budget to play with, Self-Portrait's ribbed-knit midi dress is another great white dress with black trim that'll prove a hard worker in your wardrobe. Priced at €475, it's not the cheapest option but if you're lucky, you might be able to nab one on sale at MyTheresa.

This dress has a cinched waist and slight frills on the cuffs that help to pick up the stripes on the four front pockets.

Self-Portrait - Ribbed-knit midi dress, € 475. Pic: Mytheresa.com
Self-Portrait - Ribbed-knit midi dress, € 475. Pic: Mytheresa.com

Another white and black dress we love is the Craft-Stitch Sleeveless Midi Dress in Ivory/Black from Reiss. It'd be great for a summer holiday and even better, is currently on sale for €183 from €370!

Inaya - Craft-Stitch Sleeveless Midi Dress in Ivory/Black, €183. Pic: Reiss
Inaya - Craft-Stitch Sleeveless Midi Dress in Ivory/Black, €183. Pic: Reiss

For a more budget-friendly option, and a dress that'd be easy to style for a casual event, River Island has a sweet tennis-inspired mini in stock.

White Knit Ribbed Mini Shift Dress, € 59.00. Pic: River Island
White Knit Ribbed Mini Shift Dress, € 59.00. Pic: River Island

The high street brand's White Knit Ribbed Mini Shift Dress would look fab under a blazer or denim jacket and with a price tag of €59 won't break the bank either.

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See more photos from Galway Races below:

Michelle Fitzpatrick and Caoimhe McGinley pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Michelle Fitzpatrick and Caoimhe McGinley pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Pam Richardson Hoare, Galway at Ladies Day of the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Andrew Downes, Xposure
Pam Richardson Hoare, Galway at Ladies Day of the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Andrew Downes, Xposure
Niamh O’Donovan, Dearbhla Silke and Jennifer Wrynne pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Niamh O’Donovan, Dearbhla Silke and Jennifer Wrynne pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Julie Haynes pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Julie Haynes pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Kimberly Mushayabasa and Tessy Ehiguese pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Kimberly Mushayabasa and Tessy Ehiguese pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Mary Lee, Hayley Coleman and Jennifer Wrynne at Ladies Day of the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Andrew Downes, Xposure
Mary Lee, Hayley Coleman and Jennifer Wrynne at Ladies Day of the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Andrew Downes, Xposure
South African, Simfumene Yanta, Doughuisce, Galway at Ladies Day of the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Andrew Downes, Xposure
South African, Simfumene Yanta, Doughuisce, Galway at Ladies Day of the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Andrew Downes, Xposure
Stacey O’Leary, Kerry at Ladies Day at Ladies Day of the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Andrew Downes, Xposure
Stacey O’Leary, Kerry at Ladies Day at Ladies Day of the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Andrew Downes, Xposure

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