Aintree revellers don their brightest outfits for Ladies Day

Aintree revellers arrived at the Liverpool race course again this morning for a second day of fun at the 2023 Grand National Festival.

Attendees stepped out in all their high-octane finery today for Ladies Day – when the coveted style award is presented to the best-dressed female. 

While the festival is all about horse racing, many racegoers appeared more than happy to flaunt their stuff as they competed to win the £5,000 prize for best dressed. 

Today a sea of colour flooded into the race course as the attendees turned heads in bright tones including pinks, greens and blues. 

The first day of the races saw fun-loving racegoers putting on a leggy display as they braved chilly temperatures in the aftermath of Storm Noa.

Revellers donned all their finery once again for the second day of the Grand National 2023 Festival as Ladies Day gets underway. Pictured: A racegoer looking gorgeous in green

But despite being battered by freezing cold high winds, the show went on for the attendees, who got into the spirit of things by cracking open the bubbly. 

Savvy women who had donned heels for the occasion were pictured swapping their stilettos for a pair of contingency flip flops as they took a break from the raucous partying.

As the afternoon went on, racegoers put on a show for photographers, posing while drinking bubbly straight from the bottle.

Charlotte Hawkins

Charlotte Hawkins

Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins donned a bright floral dress and a pink and red floral fascinator

This racegoer came prepared as she was pictured strolling along with a bottle in one hand and a pair of flip flops for her aching feet in the other

This racegoer came prepared as she was pictured strolling along with a bottle in one hand and a pair of flip flops for her aching feet in the other

The rain won't stop their fun! These revellers smiled as they shielded themselves from the pouring rain

The rain won’t stop their fun! These revellers smiled as they shielded themselves from the pouring rain

Pouting for the camera: These revellers covered their heads with their shawls as they posed

Pouting for the camera: These revellers covered their heads with their shawls as they posed 

Taking a break... and some shelter! This pair sat back with drinks and scrolled through their phones as they waited for the rain to pass

Taking a break… and some shelter! This pair sat back with drinks and scrolled through their phones as they waited for the rain to pass

Girls over themselves with jackets

Girls over themselves with jackets

This pair appeared to have forgotten their umbrellas and shielded themselves with their jackets

Another racegoer took shelter underneath her bright pink blazer, which she paired with a slinky black dress

Another racegoer took shelter underneath her bright pink blazer, which she paired with a slinky black dress

Sandra Hannah, who went viral in 2020 after losing her African grey parrot Chanel, posed for a photo as she arrived at Aintree

Sandra Hannah, who went viral in 2020 after losing her African grey parrot Chanel, posed for a photo as she arrived at Aintree

What's the next best thing if you don't have an umbrella OR a blazer? Your clutch bag, of course! This reveller sheltered herself as best she could

What’s the next best thing if you don’t have an umbrella OR a blazer? Your clutch bag, of course! This reveller sheltered herself as best she could

Instead of a brightly-coloured dress and a fascinator, this woman wore a tweed blazer and skirt with a trilby hat

Instead of a brightly-coloured dress and a fascinator, this woman wore a tweed blazer and skirt with a trilby hat

Dressed in a netted white dress and a straw yellow handbag, this woman won the prize for the most extravagant umbrella which looks more like an intricate parasol

Dressed in a netted white dress and a straw yellow handbag, this woman won the prize for the most extravagant umbrella which looks more like an intricate parasol

This pair, who both opted for mini dresses, huddled together tightly so they could share one umbrella

This pair, who both opted for mini dresses, huddled together tightly so they could share one umbrella

Peace out! These racegoers larked about for the camera as they began a day of partying, with one carrying a pint of lager

Peace out! These racegoers larked about for the camera as they began a day of partying, with one carrying a pint of lager

This reveller, dressed in baby blue, put her arms up and carried her drink in one hand and the mask of a man's face in the other

This reveller, dressed in baby blue, put her arms up and carried her drink in one hand and the mask of a man’s face in the other

Time to crack open the gin! This blonde trio shared cans of gin and tonic, as well as other bottles

Time to crack open the gin! This blonde trio shared cans of gin and tonic, as well as other bottles 

Sunshine on a rainy day! This woman, dressed in a beaded frock, brought brightness to a grey day with a yellow umbrella

Sunshine on a rainy day! This woman, dressed in a beaded frock, brought brightness to a grey day with a yellow umbrella

Bottoms up! This reveller, dressed in a black halterneck frock, enjoyed a glass of bubbly as the day's events got underway

Bottoms up! This reveller, dressed in a black halterneck frock, enjoyed a glass of bubbly as the day’s events got underway

Perfect pairing! This couple looked sharp and smart in a three piece suit and dalmatian printed frock - with a spiked poppy fascinator to catch attention

Perfect pairing! This couple looked sharp and smart in a three piece suit and dalmatian printed frock – with a spiked poppy fascinator to catch attention

Green seems to be the colour of the season as many attendees arrived in jade hues, such as this racegoer who paired her frilly frock with a string of pearls

Green seems to be the colour of the season as many attendees arrived in jade hues, such as this racegoer who paired her frilly frock with a string of pearls

Meanwhile this racegoer looked cool and poised in a sage-coloured belted suit with a very plunging neckline

Meanwhile this racegoer looked cool and poised in a sage-coloured belted suit with a very plunging neckline

One reveller larked about with a police officer who was suited and booted to control the crowds for the afternoon

One reveller larked about with a police officer who was suited and booted to control the crowds for the afternoon

This reveller, dressed in a light blue frilled frock with long sleeves and a pearled headband in a similar shade, protected her bouncy blow dry with an umbrella

This reveller, dressed in a light blue frilled frock with long sleeves and a pearled headband in a similar shade, protected her bouncy blow dry with an umbrella

All smiles! This well-dressed bunch of ladies smiled despite the rain as they posed with their equally sharp-looking male pals

All smiles! This well-dressed bunch of ladies smiled despite the rain as they posed with their equally sharp-looking male pals

Lady in red: Melissa Worrall wore a scarlet dress with a cut-out fascinator decorated with peonies

Lady in red: Melissa Worrall wore a scarlet dress with a cut-out fascinator decorated with peonies

Melissa Worrall and Christine Martin pose for photos in their clashing but fabulous hot pink and red outfits

Melissa Worrall and Christine Martin pose for photos in their clashing but fabulous hot pink and red outfits

This gentleman also put his best foot forward as he attended Ladies Day as he donned a checked suit with an orange tie and pocket square

This gentleman also put his best foot forward as he attended Ladies Day as he donned a checked suit with an orange tie and pocket square

This woman opted for black and white vertical stripes and a pussy bow blouse as she donned a netted fascinator

This woman opted for black and white vertical stripes and a pussy bow blouse as she donned a netted fascinator

Dressed in a jade green dress with a plunging neckline, this racegoer looked at one with nature as she draped a shawl of flowers around her shoulders

Dressed in a jade green dress with a plunging neckline, this racegoer looked at one with nature as she draped a shawl of flowers around her shoulders

Racegoers get their umbrella out

Racegoers get their umbrella out

Umbrellas at the ready! These revellers went to great lengths to shield themselves (and their drinks) from the rain

The hottest new accessory? A matching umbrella, of course! This trio paired their outfits with brightly coloured umbrellas

The hottest new accessory? A matching umbrella, of course! This trio paired their outfits with brightly coloured umbrellas

Don't forget to pose with the guard! These glam ladies beamed as they donned summery patterns

Don’t forget to pose with the guard! These glam ladies beamed as they donned summery patterns

A couple of pals walked arm in arm as they donned a hot pink frock and a lilac, figure-hugging number

A couple of pals walked arm in arm as they donned a hot pink frock and a lilac, figure-hugging number

Don't let the rain spoil the fun! This woman carried her jacket over her head as the heavens opened

Don’t let the rain spoil the fun! This woman carried her jacket over her head as the heavens opened

This elegant pair were dressed for the chilly weather, donning warm-looking coats in blue tones

This elegant pair were dressed for the chilly weather, donning warm-looking coats in blue tones 

These pals, dressed in floral patterns were deep in conversation as something caught their attention

Pals chatting

These pals, dressed in floral patterns were deep in conversation as something caught their attention

Brollies up! Thankfully, most guests came prepared for the elements as the rain hammered down

Brollies up! Thankfully, most guests came prepared for the elements as the rain hammered down

This pair shared an umbrella as they chatted - as the guest in leopard print appeared to have left her umbrella at home

This pair shared an umbrella as they chatted – as the guest in leopard print appeared to have left her umbrella at home

This dazzling attendee wore a lime-coloured twin set with a cropped bra top and a maxi skirt embellished with pearls

This dazzling attendee wore a lime-coloured twin set with a cropped bra top and a maxi skirt embellished with pearls

A blonde beauty beamed as she posed for a snap in her navy blue blazer dress and navy blue sandals

A blonde beauty beamed as she posed for a snap in her navy blue blazer dress and navy blue sandals

Bejewelled beauty! This racegoer donned a bright yellow lace dress with a high collar which was embellished with gems

Bejewelled beauty! This racegoer donned a bright yellow lace dress with a high collar which was embellished with gems

The reveller's full outfit evoked all things eccentric as she stepped out with her equally sharply-dressed pal

The reveller’s full outfit evoked all things eccentric as she stepped out with her equally sharply-dressed pal

The pair beamed as they strutted their stuff on the pink carpet, while the woman held up her train

The pair beamed as they strutted their stuff on the pink carpet, while the woman held up her train

Pair of pals at Aintree

Pair of pals at Aintree

Cheers! This pair took shelter undercover as the heavens opened and sipped their drinks through strawa

Cheers! This pair took shelter undercover as the heavens opened and sipped their drinks through straws

No time to waste! This glam racegoer looked like she was in a rush to get to her destination as she jogged across the pink carpet

No time to waste! This glam racegoer looked like she was in a rush to get to her destination as she jogged across the pink carpet

Long live the high street! One lady in pink looked super glam as she donned a Zara tweed dress

Long live the high street! One lady in pink looked super glam as she donned a Zara tweed dress

The Zara-loving racegoer teamed up with her pal who was dressed in green satin to get themselves some drinks

The Zara-loving racegoer teamed up with her pal who was dressed in green satin to get themselves some drinks

Here come the girls! This glamorous group raised their arms as the action got underway for another raucous day

Here come the girls! This glamorous group raised their arms as the action got underway for another raucous day

Hello there! The group of girls looked ready to party as they posed for photos

Hello there! The group of girls looked ready to party as they posed for photos 

Woman shields from the rain

Woman shields from the rain

Stop being jealous: This woman’s statement beaded handbag sent a clear message as she put a blazer over her head to shield from the rain

While most of the guest arriving at Ladies Day opted for dresses, this attendee instead chose s jumpsuit with geometric print

While most of the guest arriving at Ladies Day opted for dresses, this attendee instead chose s jumpsuit with geometric print

Peacock frock! This pair pulled out all the stops to impress with the pal on the left in a white dress with peacock detailing while the friend on the right rocked a gingham frock

Peacock frock! This pair pulled out all the stops to impress with the pal on the left in a white dress with peacock detailing while the friend on the right rocked a gingham frock

The extravagantly-dressed pair posed for a selfie as they arrived on the pink carpet for Ladies Day

Pals pose for a selfie

The extravagantly-dressed pair posed for a selfie as they arrived on the pink carpet for Ladies Day

A fellow racegoer helped the woman with the peacock frock adjust her train as she posed for photos

A fellow racegoer helped the woman with the peacock frock adjust her train as she posed for photos

Although it's set to be a windy day, the racegoer gave her train a little bit of extra help with a good swish

Woman wearing a peacock dress

Although it’s set to be a windy day, the racegoer gave her train a little bit of extra help with a good swish

Meanwhile the peacock dressed guest's gingham-loving pal posed for photos showing off her outfit

Meanwhile the peacock dressed guest’s gingham-loving pal posed for photos showing off her outfit

The pink gingham dress and matching hat complemented the pink carpet in an outfit honouring 'Barbiecore'

The pink gingham dress and matching hat complemented the pink carpet in an outfit honouring ‘Barbiecore’

This reveller put on a leggy display in a bright green slit dress with a cut out neckline, paired with a boxy clutch

This reveller put on a leggy display in a bright green slit dress with a cut out neckline, paired with a boxy clutch

Walk on the wild side! One racegoer showed off her zebra print coat as she posed for a snap with her lookalike pal

Walk on the wild side! One racegoer showed off her zebra print coat as she posed for a snap with her lookalike pal

It's not just the women who have brought their fashion A game to Aintree today, with this handsome chap donning a kilt

It’s not just the women who have brought their fashion A game to Aintree today, with this handsome chap donning a kilt

This group of ladies looked ready for a day of action as they strolled into Aintree racecourse together

This group of ladies looked ready for a day of action as they strolled into Aintree racecourse together

They say blue and green should never be seen, but this chic racegoer pairs the shades perfectly with her suit and accessories

They say blue and green should never be seen, but this chic racegoer pairs the shades perfectly with her suit and accessories

This racegoer kept things simple with a black dress and a spiky black headband as she added a touch of colour with pastel nails

This racegoer kept things simple with a black dress and a spiky black headband as she added a touch of colour with pastel nails

Going for glamour! This stylish group of pals posed for photos in their finery and looked modelesque

Going for glamour! This stylish group of pals posed for photos in their finery and looked modelesque

One of the pals had a standout look in her bright orange ruffled minidress paired with statement heels

One of the pals had a standout look in her bright orange ruffled minidress paired with statement heels

Natural beauty! One woman, dressed in a dark green frock, wore a wreath of flowers around her shoulders while her pals were stylish in cute dresses

Natural beauty! One woman, dressed in a dark green frock, wore a wreath of flowers around her shoulders while her pals were stylish in cute dresses

Feeling the chill! This pair looked like they were feeling the cold as they walked through the race course

Feeling the chill! This pair looked like they were feeling the cold as they walked through the race course

Even the best dressed has to go through security! Racegoers dressed in all their finery are checked as they enter the racecourse

Even the best dressed has to go through security! Racegoers dressed in all their finery are checked as they enter the racecourse

These pals took the brief seriously as they arrived in a hot pink dress which matched the carpet and a blue frock with white polka dots

These pals took the brief seriously as they arrived in a hot pink dress which matched the carpet and a blue frock with white polka dots

Now THAT's a fascinator! This guest matched her headgear with her dress as she donned a dark blue fascinator with netting

Now THAT’s a fascinator! This guest matched her headgear with her dress as she donned a dark blue fascinator with netting 

One racegoer went for a bold blue shade as she donned an off-shoulder, long-sleeved dress for the occasion

One racegoer went for a bold blue shade as she donned an off-shoulder, long-sleeved dress for the occasion

Woman wears white dress at Aintree

Couple dress in white

Lady (and gent) in white! This couple matched their outfits in a dress with statement shoulders and a plunging neckline, plus a white suit

A beaming guest posed for a photo while looking chic in a white dress with red nails and a scarlet Vivienne Westwood clutch

A beaming guest posed for a photo while looking chic in a white dress with red nails and a scarlet Vivienne Westwood clutch

A keen racegoer looks bright in a yellow minidress with black accessories - plus a matching umbrella to prepare for the weather

A keen racegoer looks bright in a yellow minidress with black accessories – plus a matching umbrella to prepare for the weather

This stylish trio looked glamorous in all their finery as they paired summery dresses with heeled sandals

This stylish trio looked glamorous in all their finery as they paired summery dresses with heeled sandals

Hats off to you! One glamorous attendee went all out with her fascinator which matched the tones in her dress

Hats off to you! One glamorous attendee went all out with her fascinator which matched the tones in her dress 

Butterfly chic! The racegoer went for a butterfly theme as she donned sandals with wings and carried a cute umbrella

Butterfly chic! The racegoer went for a butterfly theme as she donned sandals with wings and carried a cute umbrella

Glamour girls! This group of pals looked bright and vivacious in their race day frocks as they posed on the pink carpet

Glamour girls! This group of pals looked bright and vivacious in their race day frocks as they posed on the pink carpet

The chic pals turned heads in their bright outfits as they linked arms to walk into the race course

The chic pals turned heads in their bright outfits as they linked arms to walk into the race course

The group of glamorous ladies even found time to stop and pose for a photo with a guard and a wolfhound

The group of glamorous ladies even found time to stop and pose for a photo with a guard and a wolfhound

While Aintree may not have the royal touch Ascot does, it certainly holds its own in the fashion stakes when it comes to flashing the flesh. 

As well as killer heels, thigh-skimming dresses and plunging necklines, the event is famous for its display of flamboyant headgear.

This year’s Grand National Festival will draw to a close on Saturday, with the final race taking place at 6.20pm.

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