It’s Ladies Day! Royal Ascot revellers bring the glamour in statement headwear and hot pink outfits as they kick off day three

Glamorous racing fans put their best fashion forward as they arrived at Royal Ascot in sunny weather today to kick off Women’s Day.

Bright summer dresses, vibrant gowns and opulent headpieces were on display as thousands of revelers descended on Berkshire racecourse this morning.

For many, pink seemed to be a must-have of the day; racing fans were showing off an array of gorgeous outfits in the shade.

One guest decided to stand out from the crowd in a hot pink belted dress and a stunning bow dress in a matching color, while another opted for a one-sleeved pale pink dress.

Royal Ascot, the jewel in the crown of the UK racing calendar, kicks off with the Queen Anne Stakes on Tuesday and continues until Saturday.

Dazzling guests turned the racetrack into a sea of ​​colorful ensembles as they stepped out for this prestigious event.

Those trying to stand out among the crowd of thousands opted for unique outfits, including a bright red Spanish-inspired dress, but it was her extra-large feathered hat that stood out.

The peculiar, gravity-defying style of hat is permitted in most areas of Ascot, except the Royal Enclosure.

‘A hat or cap with a solid base ten inches in diameter is mandatory in the Royal Enclosure,’ the Royal Ascot website said.

‘Charmers are not allowed. Novelty hats (i.e. those that are excessively large or those that promote or market any product or brand) are not permitted.’

This year’s official catalog of the event was curated by menswear expert Daniel Fletcher, who has previously designed for the likes of Louis Vuitton, JW Anderson and Victoria Beckham.

The guide outlines the dos and don’ts of the annual event and, for the first time, also names the color of the year: bright tomato.

It looks like attendees have taken note that today’s entry will be wearing a variety of eye-catching outfits as they descend on Ascot for a day of equestrian fun.

While floral prints, polka dots and vibrant outfits were on the agenda for many, others looked effortlessly elegant in crisp white dresses.

Royal Ascot, the jewel in the crown of the UK racing calendar, kicks off on Tuesday with the Queen Anne Stakes and The King Charles III Stakes and continues until Saturday.

The festival was founded by the Queen Mother in 1711 after she declared Ascot to be ideal for ‘horses fit for kings’, and today it has become both a major social event and a sporting attraction.

We bring the sunshine! A stunner racer in a butter yellow dress and a contrasting black fascinator

Hats off! A woman wore a bright red dress today, but it was her extravagant headdress that caught the eye.

Yesterday the Princess of Wales brought the sunshine to Royal Ascot when she arrived at the races in a bright yellow dress after a two-year absence.

Catherine, 44, joined the royal family’s carriage procession alongside her husband, the Prince of Wales, who traveled behind the King and Queen.

The future Queen’s £1,095 daffodil yellow outfit was from the label Roksanda, and Catherine paired it with a hat from Jane Taylor Haberdashery, while Prince William pinned yellow flowers to his lapel to complete his wife’s ensemble.

Yesterday was Catherine’s third time wearing the dress, which she has previously worn on her State Visit to Jamaica and at the Wimbledon championships in 2022.

The mother-of-three carried an ivory satin handbag from Anya Hindmarch, believed to be worth £395, and re-worn her cream Gianvito Rossi suede shoes.

Catherine’s outfit also featured sentimental details, such as the late Queen Elizabeth’s gorgeous diamond chandelier earrings and Princess Diana’s three-strand pearl necklace.

The princess’s mother, Carole Middleton, also claimed a fashion redesign when she arrived at Ascot yesterday wearing the same dress she wore to Pippa Middleton’s wedding nine years ago.

Carole, 71, cut a chic figure in a blush pink Catherine Walker coat dress, which she paired with a matching hat and shoes, both from Emmy London, as she happily posed for photos alongside her bride, Alizee Thevenet.

Race attendees were delighted to see the Princess, who had to skip the race in 2025 while trying to ‘find the right balance’ following cancer treatment, ride in the second royal carriage alongside Prince William, 43.

Catherine last attended Ascot in 2023; then the future Queen wore her famous ‘tomato red’ Alexander McQueen dress; This proved that Kate was always one step ahead of fashion trends.