JOLLY revellers braved the rain and heavy winds for a glamorous day out at York races.
High-spirited racegoers descended on the Ebor Festival today in an array of pretty, colourful dresses, elaborate hats and towering high heels.
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Glam York racegoers were seen holding onto their elaborate hats today as they got caught in blustery windsCredit: Rex Features
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A reveller was seen making her way into the races in a patterned maxi dress that had a daringly high thigh split and shorts underneathCredit: Rex Features
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A woman in a low-cut red floral dress held onto her coordinating hat as the breeze picked upCredit: Rex Features
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Rain didn't stop play and a blonde-haired partygoer in a white V-neck jumpsuit was all smiles as she arrivedCredit: Rex Features
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Pals were spotted in fits of giggles as they tried to shelter their pretty outfits from the elementsCredit: Rex Features
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Bright, colourful umbrellas were the number one accessory at York Ladies Day this yearCredit: Rex Features
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A blonde-haired racegoer braved the unseasonably cold weather in a strapless black dressCredit: Rex Features
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A racegoers uses a soggy edition of The Racing Post to shield herself from the downpour, as her pal in a smart hat looks onCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Dodgy weather didn’t stop play, and gaggles of pals were seen giggling under colourful brollies and makeshift rain macs.
The attendees certainly dressed to impress and prizes for the best outfits were handed out on the Ebor Fashion Lawn.
The gates opened at 11.15am, and it was clear many were in the party spirit.
Groups of friends were spotted heading straight for the bar for a glass of fizz – and with more than five different bars to choose from, they were spoilt for choice.
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A cheery racegoer blows a kiss at the waiting photographers as the first race of the day gets underwayCredit: Rex Features
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Racegoers hid under giant umbrellas as they made their way to the stallsCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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A woman in an off-the-shoulder cream and gold dress is pictured filling in her race cardCredit: Rex Features
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One woman stunned in a strapless blue jumpsuit, while her pal looked chic in a monochrome striped dressCredit: Rex Features
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A woman in a cream sleeveless dress was seen propping her hat up as the wind picked upCredit: Rex Features
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Rain didn't bother this jolly reveller who looked chic in a floral midi skirt and feathered hatCredit: Rex Features
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With no strict dress code in place, ladies were able to let their own personal styles shine throughCredit: Rex Features
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High-spirited racegoers descended on the Ebor Festival today in an array of pretty colourful dresses, elaborate head wear and towering high heelsCredit: Rex Features
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One glam racegoer stunned in a cream midi dress and red hat, while her pal looked chic in a floral navy dressCredit: Rex Features
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These two pals looked all white in chic head-to-toe cream outfits and giant hatsCredit: Rex Features
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The attendees certainly dressed to impress and prizes for the best outfits were handed out on the Ebor Fashion LawnCredit: Rex Features
With no strict dress code in place, ladies were able to let their own personal styles shine through.
The York Racecourse website promises “plenty of hats and sharp suits mixed with those sporting more relaxed summer clothing”.
Guests are encouraged to adhere to “taste and decency”, with slogan t-shirts and bare chests strictly banned.
Male revellers in the County Stand are required to wear a jacket and collared shirt but the dress code is more relaxed in Grandstand & Paddock and Course Enclosure.
Three pals in brightly coloured outfits were papped on their way into York races earlier on todayCredit: Rex Features
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A glam racegoer turned heads in a giant purple and light blue floral hatCredit: Rex Features
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A reveller looked chic in a deep green hat that featured a giant flower and a patterned shawlCredit: Rex Features
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Groups of friends were spotted heading straight for the bar for a glass of fizz – and with more than five different bars to choose from, they were spoilt for choiceCredit: Rex Features
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One woman in a nautical inspired navy jumpsuit struggled to keep hold of her brolly as the wind picked upCredit: Rex Features
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The gates opened at 11.15am, and it was clear many were in the party spirit. One woman shielded from the wind with a gold scarfCredit: Rex Features
