Boozy Epsom racegoers don figure-hugging frocks and plunging necklines on Ladies’ Day

Glamorous racegoers pulled out all the fashion stops as they arrived for Ladies’ Day at Epsom this morning. 

Women donned their finest frocks and fabulous hats as they descended on the racecourse to kickstart the weekend with a day of festivities. 

Pink proved a popular choice, with shades of blush, berry and vibrant fuchsia all on display in the early Surrey sunshine.

Women in flirty frocks and statement jumpsuits arrived in their dozens for the event – a mainstay in Britain’s racing and social calendar.  

Many got stuck into the party spirit early, knocking back glasses of Pimms and glasses of Champagne from mini bottles of Moet. 

Epsom racegoers got well and truly into the party spirit today, with jugs of Pimms, G&Ts and glasses of Champers from mini bottles of Moet

Women donned their finest frocks and most fabulous hats as they descended on the racecourse to kick start the weekend with a day of festivities.

This stylish racegoer sported a floral pink ensemble for the day of racing

Women donned their finest frocks and fabulous hats as they descended on the racecourse to kickstart the weekend with a day of festivities

Cheers! A group of ladies in pastel-coloured frocks all raised their glasses for a photo as the races got underway on the first day of the festival

Cheers! A group of ladies in pastel-coloured frocks all raised their glasses for a photo as the races got underway on the first day of the festival

Four bottles down: Stylish Epsom revellers get stuck into the fizz, making full use of the event's wine cooling carrier bags

Four bottles down: Stylish Epsom revellers get stuck into the fizz, making full use of the event’s wine cooling carrier bags

Bit of all white: This team of ladies all went for a white theme with their outfits

They added a pop of colour with strappy shoes

Bit of all white: This team of ladies all went for a white theme with their outfits, adding a pop of colour with strappy shoes

Mesmerising: The racetrack was a sea of colours this morning, with these two daring racegoers opting for floral and butterfly-themed headpieces

Mesmerising: The racetrack was a sea of colours this morning, with these two daring racegoers opting for floral and butterfly-themed headpieces

This stylish reveller opted for a polka dot print which is very on trend this season

These elegant revellers are clearly gunning for a nod in this year's Style Awards, opting for bold block colours and vibrant prints

These elegant revellers are clearly gunning for a nod in this year’s Style Awards, opting for bold block colours and vibrant prints

Fabulous Five: This gang of ladies, who all opted for chic block colours, kicked off the celebrations with a glass of bubbly

Fabulous Five: This gang of ladies, who all opted for chic block colours, kicked off the celebrations with a glass of bubbly

Pimms o'clock: A racegoer arrives at Epsom in a daring white dress

She matches her drink to her hat as she carries a glass of Pimms around the track at Epsom with pals

Pimms o’clock: A racegoer in a daring white dress matches her drink to her hat as she carries a glass of Pimms around the track at Epsom with pals

New mother Vogue Williams, who is married to former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, looked stunning in golden yellow as she arrived at Epsom

New mother Vogue Williams, who is married to former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, looked stunning in golden yellow as she arrived at Epsom

The Irish model and TV personality, looked elegantly windswept as she arrived for a photo call

Vogue will DJ at the Official After Party at the event

The Irish model and TV personality, who looked elegantly windswept as she arrived for a photo call, will DJ at the Official After Party at the event

This year the The Style Awards is open to both males and females, and seeks out to find the very best dressed racegoers in the Grandstand and Queen’s Stand enclosures. 

Outlandish headwear was the order of the day for many, with oversized hats and flamboyant fascinators adorned with feathers, butterflies and flowers spotted in the enclosure. 

Guests in the Grandstand Enclosure are encouraged to dress smartly for Ladies’ Day during the Investec Derby Festival, while ladies and gentlemen in the Queen’s Stand enclosure are asked to wear a fascinator or hat and a jacket, collar and tie respectively.

Today is the first of two days of racing at Epsom Downs, with the festival featuring quality racing, the highly-contested Style Awards and an Official After Party hosted by DJ Vogue Williams.

Guests in the Grandstand Enclosure are encouraged to dress smartly for Ladies' Day during the Investec Derby Festival, while ladies and gentlemen in the Queen's Stand enclosure are asked to wear a fascinator or hat and a jacket, collar and tie respectively

Guests in the Grandstand Enclosure are encouraged to dress smartly for Ladies’ Day during the Investec Derby Festival, while ladies and gentlemen in the Queen’s Stand enclosure are asked to wear a fascinator or hat and a jacket, collar and tie respectively

Many guests made use of the handy wine bottle 'hand bags' on offer at the event as they tucked into the booze early this afternoon

A girl squad helped themselves to glasses of white and rose

Many guests made use of the handy wine bottle ‘hand bags’ on offer at the event as they tucked into the booze early this afternoon

Today is the first of two days of racing at Epsom Downs, and many guests were keen to get on the Champers early doors

Today is the first of two days of racing at Epsom Downs, and many guests were keen to get on the Champers early doors

Two racegoers go for neutral tones, with one sporting a floating white gown with a delicate silver print

Another opts for a nude figure-hugging mini dress

Two racegoers go for neutral tones, with one sporting a floating white gown with a delicate silver print and another opting for a nude figure-hugging mini dress

Touch of class: A fashion conscious reveller sports a chic monochrome ensemble with caped sleeves and a very large hat

Touch of class: A fashion conscious reveller sports a chic monochrome ensemble with caped sleeves and a very large hat

This glamorous pair went for a big bottle of Moat Chandon, which they shared between them as they bagged a bench to watch the races

This glamorous pair went for a big bottle of Moat Chandon, which they shared between them as they bagged a bench to watch the races

Another butterfly fan opted for a headpiece featuring dozens of the colourful insects to go with her bright pink one-shoulder dress

Another butterfly fan opted for a headpiece featuring dozens of the colourful insects to go with her bright pink one-shoulder dress

TOWIE star Ella Rae Wise stunned in a cream lace sleeved gown

She teamed her dress with gold stiletto shoes and silver jewellery

TOWIE star Ella Rae Wise stunned in a cream lace sleeved gown with she teamed with gold stiletto shoes and silver jewellery

Derby Road: Racegoers in towering heels make their way across the track as the races prepare to get underway at Epsom

Derby Road: Racegoers in towering heels make their way across the track as the races prepare to get underway at Epsom

Edgy: Fashionistas show off their unusual headpieces, with the lady in pink sporting a hat Princess Beatrice would be proud of

A trendy reveller opted for a green and orange fascinator embellished with intricate flowers

Edgy: Fashionistas show off their unusual headpieces, with the lady in pink sporting a hat Princess Beatrice would be proud of

Best seats in the house: A group of glamorous ladies raise a toast as the events get underway at Epsom racecourse

Best seats in the house: A group of glamorous ladies raise a toast as the events get underway at Epsom racecourse

Good Morning Britain's Charlotte Hawkins looked radiant in a dusky pink dress with a floral pattern and a feathered fascinator

Good Morning Britain’s Charlotte Hawkins looked radiant in a dusky pink dress with a floral pattern and a feathered fascinator

Starting early: A dark-haired racegoer knocks back a glass of Champagne as Epsom Racecourse warms up for a day of festivities

Starting early: A dark-haired racegoer knocks back a glass of Champagne as Epsom Racecourse warms up for a day of festivities

Ladies in red: Visitors Ilda di Vico (left), Natasha, and Katie Houghton donned scarlet ensembles for the event at Epsom Downs racecourse

Ladies in red: Visitors Ilda di Vico (left), Natasha, and Katie Houghton donned scarlet ensembles for the event at Epsom Downs racecourse

Former Love Islander Chris Hughes was in high spirits

He looked smart in a royal blue suit with a maroon tie and white shirt

Former Love Islander Chris Hughes was in high spirits and looked smart in a royal blue suit with a maroon tie and white shirt

Wine o'clock: Early guests sit on the steps sipping cool glasses of white (and a pint) as they wait for the races to get underway

Wine o’clock: Early guests sit on the steps sipping cool glasses of white (and a pint) as they wait for the races to get underway

One Ladies Day guest opted for a peach cut out shoulder gown with a bejewelled high collar

Another sported a white plunging dress with an assymetrical hem

Two stylish guests arrive at the track, where strict search measures were in place. One opted for a peach cut out shoulder gown (left) while another sported a white plunging dress with an assymetrical hem

Flower power: An elegant racegoer sports a pretty cream strappy gown with floral embroidered detail and silver shoes

Flower power: An elegant racegoer sports a pretty cream strappy gown with floral embroidered detail and silver shoes

A fashionable racegoer arrives at the course during Ladies Day of the Investec Derby Festival 2019 at Epsom Downs Racecourse

A fashionable racegoer arrives at the course during Ladies Day of the Investec Derby Festival 2019 at Epsom Downs Racecourse

Elaborate headpieces were the order of the day for many female revellers

This fashionista opted for a bonnet style head band with orange flowers

Elaborate headpieces were the order of the day for many female revellers, including this fashionista who opted for a bonnet style head band with orange flowers

Praying for good weather: These female guests were very much dressed for summer, with short hemlines and strappy heels

Praying for good weather: These female guests were very much dressed for summer, with short hemlines and strappy heels

Butterflies were very much a popular choice, with one guest opting for a particularly striking homage

Another went for a blue and purple flower design to accompany her cut out shoulder gown

Butterflies were very much a popular choice, with one guest opting for a particularly striking homage, while another went for a blue and purple flower design to accompany her cut out shoulder gown

A pair of stylish Ladies Day guests stride into the course, with one sporting a coral frock with floral embellishment and a straw hat and the other opting for a bejewelled black and silver number

A pair of stylish Ladies Day guests stride into the course, with one sporting a coral frock with floral embellishment and a straw hat and the other opting for a bejewelled black and silver number

A glamorous racegoer hangs onto her hat in the morning breeze

Couple goals: Michael Roy and Charlotte Greenway during Ladies Day of the 2019 Invested Derby Festival at Epsom Racecourse

A glamorous racegoer hangs onto her hat in the morning breeze (left), while couple Michael Roy and Charlotte Greenway pose for a romantic photo during Ladies Day of the 2019 Invested Derby Festival at Epsom Racecourse (right)

A pretty pair have their bags checked as they arrived for a day of racing and festivities at Epsom Derby Festival today

A pretty pair have their bags checked as they arrived for a day of racing and festivities at Epsom Derby Festival today

Hats off to them: These fashion forward ladies carried off their vibrant headwear with style and grace as they entered the course

An Epsom racegoer sports a stylish cream turban-inspired hat

Hats off to them: These fashion forward ladies carried off their vibrant headwear with style and grace as they entered the course

Horsing around: Cheeky reveller Jessica Re Millinery poses with a horse statue before the races kicked off, sporting an elegant fuscia pink shirt and pleated skirt with black stiletto heels

Horsing around: Cheeky reveller Jessica Re Millinery poses with a horse statue before the races kicked off, sporting an elegant fuscia pink shirt and pleated skirt with black stiletto heels

Pastel: Yet another Epsom Ladies Day reveller pays homage to the unofficial pink theme, with this lady donning a stunning lace frock with a Bardot neckline

Pastel: Yet another Epsom Ladies Day reveller pays homage to the unofficial pink theme, with this lady donning a stunning lace frock with a Bardot neckline

Fizzing with excitement: One racegoer kicked off the weekend early with some sparkling pink Moet as she planned her betting for the day

Fizzing with excitement: One racegoer kicked off the weekend early with some sparkling pink Moet as she planned her betting for the day

Feathered friends: Natasha Samuels and Jade Ludlow pose for a happy shot as they arrive for a day of racing in Epsom

Feathered friends: Natasha Samuels and Jade Ludlow pose for a happy shot as they arrive for a day of racing in Epsom

Scarlet woman: A graceful racegoer dons a statement red dress featuring cut out detail on the tummy, which she teamed with a dramatic hat

Scarlet woman: A graceful racegoer dons a statement red dress featuring cut out detail on the tummy, which she teamed with a dramatic hat

Sports presenter Clare Balding looks pretty in a vibrant pink knee-length gown with matching shoes and hat and a cream coat

Sports presenter Clare Balding looks pretty in a vibrant pink knee-length gown with matching shoes and hat and a cream coat

A smiling racegoer sports a stunning baby pink fascinator adorned with roses and a bow design

She wore her brunette locks in a loose up do

A smiling racegoer sports a stunning baby pink fascinator adorned with roses and a bow design. She wore her brunette locks in a loose up do

A gentlemanly guest helps a female reveller with her shoes as the festival prepares to get underway at Epsom racecourse

A gentlemanly guest helps a female reveller with her shoes as the festival prepares to get underway at Epsom racecourse

Racegoer Rebecca Roberts opted for a one-shoulder pink gown with an elborately floral headpiece

Her striking hat made additional jewellery unnecessary

Racegoer Rebecca Roberts opted for a one-shoulder pink gown with an elborately floral headpiece, negating the need for jewellery

Here come the girls! April Tucker, Camilla Baines, Jessica Rea Millenary, and Lucy Nicholls pictured as they arrived for Ladies Day

Here come the girls! April Tucker, Camilla Baines, Jessica Rea Millenary, and Lucy Nicholls pictured as they arrived for Ladies Day

A jolly reveller sports a garish suit adorned with flamingos and palm trees, complete with a matching tie and clashing black formal shoes

A jolly reveller sports a garish suit adorned with flamingos and palm trees, complete with a matching tie and clashing black formal shoes

One visitor opted for a black and red fascinator adorned with butterflies

This Ladies Day guest opted for an oversized black fascinator to set off her monochrome outfit, which she accessorised with pearl earrings

One visitor opted for a black and red fascinator adorned with butterflies, while this Ladies Day guest (right) opted for an oversized black fascinator to set off her monochrome outfit, which she accessorised with pearl earrings

Photo duty: A reveller in a pretty floating pink dress with floral embroidery takes a photo for her friends as events get underway

Photo duty: A reveller in a pretty floating pink dress with floral embroidery takes a photo for her friends as events get underway

View from the park bench: A pair of visitors eagerly wait for the races to get underway at the Epsom Downs racecourse

View from the park bench: A pair of visitors eagerly wait for the races to get underway at the Epsom Downs racecourse

 

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