"What I'll Be Wearing at Meydan"

Christy Wong was thrilled when she scooped the award for Best Dressed Woman at last year's Dubai World Cup. Winning style kudos and a Range Rover for a year, the fashionista is already planning her wardrobe for this year's event, and amazingly she's prepared to share her styling secrets with us. Listen up, ladies, you're onto a winner...

Christy says...

WEAR WHITE: This season will see a riot of colour and rainbow brights hit the stores, but my hot tip for a winning outfit at this year's Dubai World Cup Style Stakes will be to use a little white magic. For spring/summer 2011, designers from D&G, Chloe, Celine, to Stella McCartney sent their models down the runway in pure white. The key is to keep the cut of the dress simple and the silhouette crisp for maximum impact.

LACE UP: If clinical minimalism is not your style, try combining white with another hot trend for the summer: lace. Detailing like lace and broderie anglaise will add a little romance to your look, but if you're going to go for this, make sure that the dress is knee length to avoid the risk of looking too bridal.

MAD HATS: A pure white outfit will act as the perfect canvas to showcase a flamboyant hat, so you can really stand out from the crowds. Have fun with this part of your outfit as a brightly coloured headpiece will ‘pop' against a white dress. My favourite styles are sculptural and modern, but be sure to pick a hat which reflects the look you're going for.

WINNING ACCESSORIES: For your shoes, simple nude heels are always a safe bet, or alternatively, be adventurous and try matching your heels with the colour of your hat. Mid-height heels are always best for the races as you'll be on your feet all day. With a striking outfit, keep jewellery to a minimum and accessorise simply with a sparkling smile.

See you at the races!

How to Enter the Style Stakes Competition
There are three categories: Best Dressed Lady (with runner-up), Best Dressed Couple, Best Hat and for the first time Best Dressed Man. Prizes on offer include a year's free lease of a Jaguar – see below for a full list of prizes. Registration forms will be available from all Jaguar Style Stakes Registration desks located at Level 1, Concourses A, C and D, and from the Style Arena. Contestants must present themselves with a completed registration form at the Style Arena located in Apron Views.

Jaguar Style Stakes Schedule
2-4.45pm Registration
5.05pm Preliminary Judging of Style Stakes Ladies
5.50pm Preliminary Judging of Style Stakes Couples
6.20pm Preliminary Judging of Style Stakes Man
6.45pm Final Judging & Prize Presentation

Best Dressed Lady
.One year lease of a Jaguar*
.6 nights' accommodation for up to eight people in one of The Hideaways Club's properties of the winner's choice, complemented by five-star Concierge Services.
.HTC Desire Mobile Phone
.1 night stay at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa for two people inclusive of breakfast
* The jaguar car is not transferable to other countries.

Runner-up
.Jaguar for a weekend: pick up your Jaguar and enjoy an entire weekend experiencing the luxury of Jaguar
.HTC Desire Mobile Phone
.Dinner for two people at Al Hadheerah restaurant, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa

Best Dressed Couple
.Jaguar for a weekend: pick up your Jaguar and enjoy an entire weekend experiencing the luxury of Jaguar
.HTC Desire mobile phone
.One night stay at The Meydan Hotel for two people inclusive of breakfast

Best Dressed Man
.Jaguar for a weekend: pick up your Jaguar and enjoy an entire weekend experiencing the luxury of Jaguar
.HTC Desire mobile phone
.Pool Day package at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, inclusive of lunch for two people