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York Races Ladies’ Day kicks off in style with colour-popping dresses and show-stopping hats

IT’S LADIES' Day at York Races today and glamorous racegoers have pulled out all the stops.

From eye-popping dresses to towering stilettos, Ebor Festival revellers have not held back with their stylish ensembles.

Stylish racegoers in plunging neckline dresses have arrived for Ladies' Day at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival
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Stylish racegoers in plunging neckline dresses have arrived for Ladies' Day at the Sky Bet Ebor FestivalCredit: JOHN MATHER/IMAGE VIEW
Neutral-dressing is all the rage this year, as one chic reveller proved
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Neutral-dressing is all the rage this year, as one chic reveller provedCredit: JOHN MATHER/IMAGE VIEW
Guests appeared in high spirits as they arrived for day two of racing
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Guests appeared in high spirits as they arrived for day two of racingCredit: JOHN MATHER/IMAGE VIEW
One guest donned a green maxi dress for the festivities
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One guest donned a green maxi dress for the festivitiesCredit: JOHN MATHER/IMAGE VIEW
This Ladies' Day attendee was pretty in pink in a very ruffled tier dress and matching stilettos and fascinator
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This Ladies' Day attendee was pretty in pink in a very ruffled tier dress and matching stilettos and fascinatorCredit: JOHN MATHER/IMAGE VIEW
This guest ensured all eyes were on her in a pink satin midi dress
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This guest ensured all eyes were on her in a pink satin midi dressCredit: JOHN MATHER/IMAGE VIEW
Guests are dressed to the nines at the York Racecourse
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Guests are dressed to the nines at the York RacecourseCredit: JOHN MATHER/IMAGE VIEW
Ladies' Day has kicked off in style with many guests going bold with their looks
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Ladies' Day has kicked off in style with many guests going bold with their looksCredit: LNP
Two pals look stylish in green and red satin-look, midi dresses
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Two pals look stylish in green and red satin-look, midi dressesCredit: JOHN MATHER/IMAGE VIEW
These two glam arrivals stunned in long dresses and strappy heels
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These two glam arrivals stunned in long dresses and strappy heelsCredit: JOHN MATHER/IMAGE VIEW

Today is Day Two of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival, which is running from Wednesday to Saturday at the famous racecourse.

Guests could be seen arriving in high spirits for a day of racing in the sun with their friends and family.

And they certainly have gone all out with their wardrobe choices, with unmissable fascinators and colourful dresses being the order of the day.

For those who feel they’ve truly nailed their looks, the Ebor Fashion Lawn once again takes place on all four days of the festival.

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The website states: “Combining fashion and fun, the catwalk is open to all and offers a chance to show off your style whilst friends cheer from the front row. 

“It is part of the flagship Festival at York Racecourse, the week to visit featuring style as well as the oldest, richest, fastest and most famous races.”

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A judging panel is on hand to witness the most stylish racegoers each day of the festival and hand out prizes.

These will go to Most Stylish, Most Stylish Couple, Most Stylish Runner-Up, Best Hat and Best Dressed Child.

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The exciting festival has no set dress code, but women are encouraged to "sport dresses, high heeled shoes together with hats or fascinators".

Guests are also reminded to dress "within the bounds of decency" and take inspiration from "wedding attire".

The racecourse website does add that "it’s most important that you feel comfortable and enjoy your day".

One woman opted for a white jumpsuit with a ruffle neckline, and eye-catching monochrome hat
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One woman opted for a white jumpsuit with a ruffle neckline, and eye-catching monochrome hatCredit: JOHN MATHER/IMAGE VIEW
Many Ebor Festival guests were inspired by floral themes, such as this elegant attendee (left)
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Many Ebor Festival guests were inspired by floral themes, such as this elegant attendee (left)Credit: JOHN MATHER/IMAGE VIEW
These women painted York Racecourse red as they arrived for a day of fun in unmissable ensembles
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These women painted York Racecourse red as they arrived for a day of fun in unmissable ensemblesCredit: JOHN MATHER/IMAGE VIEW
One guest donned a cream jacket, white corset top and beige trousers for the racing meet
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One guest donned a cream jacket, white corset top and beige trousers for the racing meetCredit: JOHN MATHER/IMAGE VIEW

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