Glamorous racegoers were already in the party spirit as they arrived for Ladies’ Day at the Epsom Derby on Friday morning.
Well-heeled women donned flirty summer frocks and statement jumpsuits as they turned out for one of the most highly-anticipated events on the social calendar.
Outlandish headwear was the order of the day for many, with oversized hats and flamboyant fascinators adorned with feathers, butterflies and flowers all seen on the course.
More brawn than brains! A playful racegoer poses with a blow-up doll as she kicks off the fun at Ladies’ Day at Epsom
Ready for the fun! Glamorous women showed off their best summer dresses as they arrived for the hotly-anticipated event
Practising their poses! These well-dressed women made sure to get the angle right for one of their first selfies of the day
High-profile guests: The Duchess of Cambridge’s brother James Middleton, left, joined Spencer Matthews, right, and his pregnant fiancee Vogue Williams, centre, at the event. Spencer’s brother James is married to Middleton’s sister Pippa
Fabulous in floral: Presenter Charlotte Hawkins, left, and Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid, right, were spotted
Family affair! Mothers and their wonderfully behaved children were also among the racegoers arriving early for the fun
Many will be looking to take part in the annual Style Award competition, which will see the day’s best dressed women compete to take home a £5,000 prize.
They were joined by high-profile guests including the Duchess of Cambridge’s younger brother James Middleton looked dapper as he arrived for the event, posing for photos alongside former reality star Spencer Matthews and his pregnant fiancee Vogue Williams. Spencer’s brother James is married to Mr Middleton’s sister, Pippa.
A number of other celebrities have also been spotted on the course, with presenters Susanna Reid and Charlotte Hawkins seen among the crowd.
Making a statement: Outlandish headwear was the order of the day for many. This woman opted for a black and white creation
Hat’s off to them! Flowers and butterflies were spotted on several hats as the racegoers embraced the mild summer weather
Making an entrance: This woman demonstrated how black could still be summery as she arrived for the event on Friday
Pacing themselves! These friends started the day with coffee, left. Another pair looked excited to get the day underway, right
The fun kicked off early for the glamorous guests, with one woman spotted posing playfully with a scantily-clad blow-up doll as she checked out a foodtruck.
Others appeared to be treating themselves to an early morning tipple and were spotted sipping on chilled glasses of rose.
The Duchess of Cambridge’s younger brother James Middleton looked dapper as he arrived for the event, posing for photos alongside former reality star Spencer Matthews and his pregnant fiancee Vogue Williams. Spencer’s brother James is married to Mr Middleton’s sister, Pippa.