LADIES’ Day has kicked off in style at Epsom Races with women dressed to the nines for the racing action.
From pastel midi dresses to jaw-dropping headpieces, many glamorous attendees have pulled out all the stops with their fashion looks – including Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo.
Many guests posed for selfies to document their bright outfits[/caption]
These women shunned colour and opted for matching white dresses[/caption]
Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo looked sensational in a brown polkadot shirt and white maxi skirt[/caption]
Gabby Logan wrapped up for Ladies’ Day in a cream coat and was joined by husband Kenny[/caption]
Women have arrived at Epsom Races for Ladies’ Day with glamorous dresses and headpieces[/caption]
There was no missing this bold attendee who appeared to be inspired by rainbow sweets[/caption]
Butter yellow proved to be a popular colour at the Surrey racecourse, with this guest wearing a strapless gown[/caption]
Revellers appeared in high spirits as they watched the racing with drinks in hand[/caption]
Many made the most of the sunny weather to pose for fun photos[/caption]
Racegoers appeared in high spirits as they sipped bubbly in the sun[/caption]
This woman was pretty in pink with a headpiece that was sure to have attracted a lot of attention[/caption]
Many women have chosen a pastel theme for this year’s extravaganza[/caption]
This quirky guest wore a hat decorated with rubber ducks[/caption]
Jungle Queen Toff, 30, was characteristically elegant in a brown polkadot shirt and white maxi skirt.
Today is day one of The Betfred Derby Festival and guests appear in high spirits at the prestigious event.
In typical Ladies’ Day fashion, guests have donned their fanciest dresses as they pop bottles of bubbly to celebrate.
Many have matched their fascinators and hats to their colourful ensembles for the full wow effect.
And many groups of friends have been seen posing for selfies to document the day.
Every year, the Surrey-based Epsom Downs Racecourse welcomes over 155,000 racegoers over the two-day racing bonanza.
While the popular Ladies’ Day is taking place today, the world’s greatest Flat race, the Epsom Derby, is roaring back into action on Saturday.
This year the event has been hit by yellow weather warning with thunderstorms and hail predicted to smash the famous track for the biggest race of the year.
There is no official dress code in the Grandstand enclosure at The Betfred Derby Festival, but attendees are encouraged to dress to “feel your best.”
The website advises outfits can be anything “from bright and bold to subtle and sophisticated.”
They added: “This is racing’s most spectacular carnival, after all.”
However, some clothing items are banned.
The racecourse prohibits “inappropriate or offensive outfits” or sports clothes featuring “team colours” or “team kits.”
While the main areas of the racecourse are more relaxed, those with tickets for the Queen Elizabeth II Stand, will have to follow a formal dress code.
Despite the yellow weather warning for the weekend, many guests dressed for the sun[/caption]
Guests should wear “either black or grey morning dress with a top hat, service dress or full national costume is obligatory on Derby Day.”
It adds: “You must wear formal day dress or a tailored trouser suit, with a hat or fascinator.”
The Epsom Derby is held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey on the first Saturday of June each year, and it dates back to 1780.
The iconic race is taking place on Saturday June 1 at 4.30pm BST and fans can watch the race live on ITV1 and Racing TV.
What is the dress code for Epsom Derby?
THE Epsom Derby takes place on the first Saturday of June each year and combines the best in fashion with thrilling horse racing.
The main Grandstand has no official dress code, but Epsom encourages racegoers to come “dressed to feel your best”.
They advised guests to channel everything from “bright and bold to subtle and sophisticated.”
However, The Queen Elizabeth II stand does have a dress code and requests formal day dresses or suits with a hat or fascinator.
But you can also follow SunSport where we will be providing you with all the latest news.
The Epsom Derby is Britain’s biggest race of the Flat season and so the country’s leading middle-distance three-year-olds will look to make history in the stallion-making contest.
The race features a big field of runners slugging it out over 12 furlongs on Epsom’s iconic track.
Jockeys, trainers and owners will all be dreaming of the £850,000 first prize and a chance to enter the sport’s folklore.
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