With the
sun shining down, we're predicting the hemlines to shorten and the
necklines to deepen so we could be in for a big payout by the end of the
day if our odds are anything to go by.'
Such
episodes are something Aintree bosses had hoped to avoid this year,
with the strict style code just one of a raft of measures designed to
add some class to the image of the event which has suffered in recent
years.
Along
with expecting 'Chanel-inspired' get-ups from female racegoers, the
management has also threatened to kick out any photographers caught
taking photos of drunken racegoers.
'Our
event is full of character, it’s fun, and that’s generated by the
personality of the Liverpool people,' said Aintree managing director
John Baker in the run-up to this year's event.
'We
have to absolutely protect that because it’s at the core of what we
are, and we have a responsibility to our customers to project the
correct image.'
Working it in white: Many of the ladies had teamed their all-white ensembles with delicate nude shoes and spectacular hats
Wedding worthy: A lady arrives in a gold and white embroidered dress (left) while another opts for classic white (right)
Glamorous get-ups: Ladies arrive wearing what looks like a bridesmaid's dress (left) and all white ensembles (centre and right)
Wedding
party: Ladies in bridal white strike a pose with their friends - many of
whom were wearing bridesmaid-worthy frocks themselves
Here come the brides: Many racegoers had taken inspiration from wedding magazines and turned up in bridal-style frocks
Wedding party: White was a particularly popular choice with racegoers, as were pastel shades such as cornflower blue
Glamorous: An excited group of friends strike a pose in the sunshine as they prepare to enjoy their day out at the races
All white now: Ladies arrive in their white dresses, among them one (centre) that looks positively ready for the ceremony
Spring has sprung: A pair of ladies show off gorgeously summery ensembles, topped off with pretty bloom-festooned hats
Ready for action: Glamorous racegoer Lydia Brown is all smiles as she arrives for Ladies' Day at Aintree
Hoping to
be noticed: Ms Brown had certainly dressed to attract the attention of
photographers in her newsprint dress and scarlet heels
Full length: Floor-length dresses in summery floral print also proved a hit, with many ladies teaming them with summery sandals
Ladies in red: Along with bridal white, cheerful crimson also struck a chord with the ladies and it proved a popular choice
Nice dress! A quartet of ladies show
off their stylish side as they strike a pose for photographers while
making their way into the course
On trend: A
range of different summer trends were on show, including the
ever-popular black and white (left), lace (centre) and print (right)
Hats you win: Many of the ladies arrived sporting spectacular hats, which they offset with simp
Looking lovely: Ladies sported a variety of different looks, with black and white, maxi dresses and peplums a
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