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Want to wow at this year’s races without breaking the bank? Here are our favourite high street bargains for under £30

We have your races wardrobe sorted

RACING season is fast approaching which means only one thing - women up and down the country are panicking about what to wear.

We know it isn’t easy finding a dress that is on trend and on budget, while sticking to strict guidelines, so we’ve scoured the high street to find the perfect buys and they all come in under £30.

 Ruffles are both flattering and glamorous
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Ruffles are both flattering and glamorousCredit: Missguided
  • Missguided grey ruffle dress, £28, missguided.co.uk -

The ruffle detail makes this light grey midi dress ultra-flattering and is sure to get you plenty of attention.

Team it with an embellished clutch and pair of matching heels and we guarantee you'll have heads turning all day.

 Perfect for summer events, from the races to weddings
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Perfect for summer events, from the races to weddingsCredit: ASOS
  • New Look crochet midi dress, £29.99, asos.com -

You can’t go wrong with this pretty pink dress from New Look.

The ideal length for the races, the high-neck, tight-fitted style is also perfect for summer weddings - meaning you’re sure to get your money’s worth.

 Paint the town red in this vibrant jumpsuit
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Paint the town red in this vibrant jumpsuitCredit: Missguided
  • Missguided red jumpsuit, £30, missguided.co.uk -

Since jumpsuits are now allowed at Ascot, why not go all out and wow in this red number!

A bold red lip and strappy heels (which the cropped trousers just allow for) are all you need to pull off this look.

 At under £18, what's not to love!
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At under £18, what's not to love!Credit: New Look
  • New Look side frill midi, £17.49, newlook.com -

Available in a range of colours (red, black and white), you can stand out in this side frill bodycon as much (or little) as you like.

While the ruffles definitely jazz it up, we say go bold and opt for the red – after all, the races are the event of the summer.

 Sophisticated and sexy, we love this simple midi
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Sophisticated and sexy, we love this simple midiCredit: Pretty Little Thing
  • Navy asymmetric dress, Pretty Little Thing, £18, prettylittlething.com -

For those who want something a little "safer", navy blue is always incredibly flattering and a colour that suits all.

While the asymmetric neckline adds a girly touch, the wrap-over style ensues that it’s still sexy but race-appropriate.

 Our pick of the bunch, we love this sateen Zara dress
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Our pick of the bunch, we love this sateen Zara dressCredit: Zara
  • Zara sateen dress, £29.99, zara.com -

We know this may not be for everyone, but we absolutely love this nude sateen Zara dress.

The loose shape drapes perfectly over your waist while the matching belt clinches you in in all the right places.

A guaranteed sell-out, we say get it now before it’s too late.

For more inspiration, check out our favourite looks from Aintree Ladies Day earlier this year, where the Towie girls led the fash pack.

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