LADIES Day at Cheltenham Festival may be a slightly more low-key affair than the equivalent at Royal Ascot – but the women pulled out all the stops with their stylish outfits.
Women arrived on day two of the racing meet with extravagant headpieces and colourful frocks and were certainly dressed to impress despite the strong winds.
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Women have arrived at day two of the Cheltenham Festival for Ladies Day - and they have certainly dressed to impressCredit: PA:Press Association
While Ascot may have a strict dress code, Cheltenham doesn't have formal guidelines, meaning guests can opt for more daring looks to stand out from the crowd.
Thousands of racegoers have flocked to Cheltenham Racecourse today for the action in spite of threats this week that Ladies Day would be cancelled due to wet and windy conditions.
Not to be deterred, the glamorous women put their best foot forwards wearing snug coats and carrying umbrellas to keep any rain away from their blow-dries.
As strong winds from Storm Gareth swept in, women could be seen holding onto their striking hats so they didn’t blow away.
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A colourful reveller ensured all eyes were on her with a bold yellow ensemble and stunning baby blue coat and hatCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Revellers cheered on their horses as they co-ordinated wearing heels on the grassCredit: Splash News
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Guests have been captured lapping up tiny bottles of Moet at the sporting event
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Two friends proved that co-ordinating outfits to match is the ultimate way to steal the showCredit: Reuters
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Warm coats, tartan patterns and mini skirts appeared to be a firm favourite with women this yearCredit: Splash News
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While many guests wrapped up warm, these ladies eschewed coats to wear strappy dresses and go bare-legged for the racesCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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This bold woman showed off her legs in a very daring beige playsuit which she accessorised with an orange fascinator and heelsCredit: Rex Features
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A blonde racegoer looked windswept as she put her best foot forwards in a white cleavage-baring trouser suitCredit: WENN
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Racegoers dressed to the nines and opted for daring colours as they flocked to CheltenhamCredit: PA:Press Association
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This woman looked pretty in pink she dazzled with this striking fascinator and matching tassle earringsCredit: PA:Press Association
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This less-than-amused lady decided to keep her hair under wraps and escape the winds by wrapping her shawl over her head for protectionCredit: Caters News Agency
Vogue Williams led the way in the fashion stakes, looking spectacular in a double-breasted tartan coat by Holland Cooper.
She was joined by jungle babe Georgia Toffolo who donned knee-high boots and a bright patterned coat.
The wife of Spencer Matthews, who gave birth to their son Theodore Matthews last year, wore her long hair down under a black trilby hat for the occasion.
Other celebrities to attend the event included Jeremy Kyle, who was accompanied by nanny-turned-partner Vicky Burton.
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Tennis star Andy Murray and wife Kim watched the action from the stands and looked to be having an incredible day outCredit: PA:Press Association
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Kim beamed wearing a gorgeous purple coat and patterned dress as she appeared to be win on the racesCredit: Paul Edwards - The Sun
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Kim couldn't hide her emotionsCredit: Reuters
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Baking queen Mary Berry looked chic in a matching coat and hat combinationCredit: Reuters
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Georgia Toffolo grinned as she showed up at the racecourse wearing a patterned pink and purple coatCredit: Reuters
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Vogue Williams led the way in the fashion stakes, looking spectacular in a double-breasted tartan coat by Holland CooperCredit: Paul Edwards - The Sun
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Vogue Williams also got the tartan memo and looked sensational
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The stunning wife of Spencer Matthews giggled next to a statue of a horse
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Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, stole the show at Ladies Day in a gorgeous cream coat, with matching brown boots and a fur-lined hatCredit: Reuters
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Zara and Mike Tindall seemed to be enjoying themselves as they arrived for the racingCredit: Reuters
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Zara and her friends certainly stood out thanks to their vibrant apparelCredit: Caters News Agency
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British equestrian Zara was a vision in purple, and looked pretty wearing a floral fascinator and matching coatCredit: Reuters
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Princess Anne opted for an emerald green coat and red hat for the horse-filled dayCredit: Reuters
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Jeremy Kyle made an appearance for a second day running, accompanied by Vicky Burton who wore a matching grey coatCredit: WENN
Attendees yesterday may have opted for a more casual country style, with tweedy outfits, women certainly upped the fashion stakes today.
Revellers could be seen pushing the fashion boundaries in a hope to catch the judges' eyes for the Best Dressed Award.
Fashion designer Jade Holland Cooper was one of many who proudly wore tartan to the event, and looked eye-catching in her red Holland Cooper Knightsbridge Coat.
Of course champagne was the order of the day at the iconic meet, with the glamorous ladies seen sipping on Moët in high spirits.
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Attendees laughed as they celebrated the occasion with some bubblyCredit: BackGrid
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While tartan and bold pinks were a popular trend, this woman went for an all-brown outfit, including a polkadot prom-style dressCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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These ladies appeared to be having a great timeCredit: Splash News
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Instead of sky-high heels and figure-hugging dresses, these two women looked snug as they watched the racesCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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The women were out in full force as they dusted off their finery and prepared to make their betsCredit: Sportsfile - Subscription
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A trio of friends kept eye-catching frocks under wraps thanks to snug dark coatsCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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This beaming guest certainly made a statement with her slogan jumpsuit and colourful accessoriesCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Two racegoers clearly planned to match their outfits as they attended the chic Ladies DayCredit: Splash News
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Stilettos may seem like a good idea at the beginning of the day, but this woman in a yellow dress seemed to have issues before lunchtimeCredit: Splash News
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Women seemed to be having a whale of a time despite the lack of blue skiesCredit: Splash News
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This chic guest managed to look composed wearing an extravagant purple headpiece, despite the gusts of windCredit: PA:Press Association
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Instead of blending into the crowd, this woman grabbed attention with a humungus flower fascinatorCredit: WENN
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There was no holding back for some merrymakers who decided that bolder was better when it came to their fashionCredit: PA:Press Association
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This fashionable trio were the centre of attention with their brightly-hued ensembles and pretty accessoriesCredit: Rex Features
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This blue and green headpiece added a splash of colour to an otherwise dreary grey dayCredit: Rex Features
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Faux fur and feathers were popular with these two pals at the racecourseCredit: PA:Press Association
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Although the conditions were less than glorious, clearly the fun was in full flow at the eventCredit: Caters News Agency
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One woman set out to prove that orange really in the new black with this daring tartan-themed ensembleCredit: Reuters
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Strong winds threatened to blow hair and hats askew at the iconic racecourse on the second day of the meetCredit: WENN
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Many women dressed in vibrant shades to add a splash of colour to proceedings, from bold pinks to baby blues.
And trousers suits were a popular choice, with some revellers choosing to bare their cleavages with low-plunging necklines.
For those keen to push the boundaries even further, some brave racegoers braved the cold with mini dresses and stiletto heels.
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This woman decided to stand out in this patterned trouser suit to catch the judges' eyesCredit: PA:Press Association
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Undeterred by the chilly conditions, this blonde fashionista choose a white mini dress for the occasionCredit: WENN
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An optimistic woman beamed as she prevented her hat from blowing away in the windCredit: Caters News Agency
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There was no holding back when it came to the fashion choices for the popular eventCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Two pals appeared to be having the time of their life and cut a fashionable pair with matching knee-high bootsCredit: PA:Press Association
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Regular racegoer and one time racehorse owner Debbie Grogan, who has won Best Dressed at meets before, looked sensational in turquoiseCredit: PA:Press Association
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Racegoers gather round a phone - perhaps to see if windy photos pass the testCredit: Rex Features
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Tartan seemed to be the theme of the day, with many women opting to wear it for the fashionable meetCredit: WENN
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Despite weather warnings, revellers were in high spirits as they arrived for Ladies DayCredit: WENN
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Tights were all the rage this year thanks to the blustery conditions, but that didn't stop racegoers from selecting very high hemlinesCredit: Rex Features
It may not be Royal Ascot, but the Ladies Day is expecting a member of the elite family to attend.
The Duchess of Cornwall, who is an Honorary Member of the Jockey Club, will present the trophy to the winning Owner, Jockey and Trainer of The Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase.
Simon Claisse, Clerk of the Course at Cheltenham and South West Head of Racing for The Jockey Club, said this morning: "We are delighted that the weather conditions have changed from the initial forecasts and the prospect of higher wind speeds and gusts have receded.
"We are looking forward to a fantastic day's racing on the Old Course with the feature race the £400,000 G1 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase."
