Former MAFS star Jules Robinson Defends Her Melbourne Cup Dress Choice Against Trolls
Reality TV star Jules Robinson has hit back at online trolls who criticized her for wearing a dress that was allegedly 'too small' for her at the Melbourne Cup. Robinson, who was joined by her husband, Cameron Merchant, at the Flemington Racecourse, shared her frustration on Instagram, detailing the negative comments and private messages she received.
The dress, a horizontally striped pink and green strapless number, was a gift from the Pasduchas team, who made it especially for her. Robinson explained that she hadn't tried it on before wearing it, and the backlash she faced was overwhelming.
She revealed that trolls had analyzed her body, from her shoulders to her stomach, suggesting they were trying to help. However, Robinson emphasized that she didn't wear the dress to appear smaller; she wore it because she loved it and because fashion should be about joy and fun.
The entrepreneur, who is also a judge at the racecourse's Fashions on the Field event, has been open about her body image struggles. She has taught herself to ignore negativity and has founded the fashion label FIGUR by Jules, which aims to empower women of all shapes and sizes.
Robinson concluded that the dress choice was harmless and that the trolls' opinions were shocking, especially coming from those who had not experienced her behavior. She encouraged her followers to stand up against such negativity and to remember that fashion is a form of self-expression.
