On Thursday the ladies of Liverpool braved plummeting temperatures, high winds and persistent rain as they got day one of the three-day Aintree Grand National Festival 2019 off to a glamorous start.
And on Friday the guests continued to up the style stakes as they descended on the annual festival in an array of polka dots, florals, frills and fancy fascinators in a show of even more glamorous ensembles than the previous day.
The impressive displays were part of an effort to win the coveted best-dressed Ladies Day award, and racegoers certainly gave judges a tough job as they arrived in a flurry of precarious heels, statement hats and dramatic dresses.
More than 150,000 are expected at the three-day meeting, which is in its 180th year and hosts the showpiece Grand National race on Saturday afternoon.
The day will see over £25million spent in bets and while a jaw-dropping 20,000 bottles of bubbly will be consumed.
A right giggle! These ladies looked picture perfect in white as they posed on a leather sofa placed between two pretty pink flower displays
Giddy-up! A lady in yellow jumped on a toy riding horse provided by the RSPCA as she joined the festivities on day two of the three-day festival, right, while two ladies in red embraced ahead of the fun day, right, while a group of ladies got the party started as they ditched the cups and decided to drink the bubbly straight from the bottle on day two of the races
No rain today! A group of excited ladies posed outside as they made the most of the the milder weather on day two of the festivities
They know how to party! A few nifty movers showed the others how to get down as they danced - ensuring the crowds stayed in high spirits
One group of ladies looked fabulous in bridal inspired ensembles as they opted for the monochrome look for day two of the three-day Aintree Grand National Festival 2019 in Liverpool.
An early bird couple were seen arriving at the venue in their best attire, with the female racegoer matching her pink heels to her dramatic dress, teaming it with a white blazer and wide rim hat.
Elsewhere a trio of women were seen arriving in coral-coloured ensembles with pretty fascinators, layering up to ward off the April chill.
One style maven took the theme of the day quite literally, and looked chic in beige jodhpurs, knee-high boots, a flat cap and a black blazer as she posed alongside her dapper partner, dressed in a tweed jacket and waistcoat.
Meanwhile A group of ladies injected a splash of colour to the dreary day as they arrived in a flurry of bright dresses, polka dots and head-turning hats.
TV presenter Alison Hammond was also seen among the first arrivals, bringing a splash colour in a cobalt blue cardigan and matching dress.
Turning heads! One lady made a statement in a pink glitter-encrusted jumpsuit in a daring attempt to win the daring Best Dressed award on Ladies Day while another opted for cheery florals
What a display! A group of ladies turned heads in an array of stripes, polka dots, florals as they made their way towards the races today
It is noon after all! One woman got the party started as she kicked off festivities enjoying a glass of the bubbly stuff as she joined racegoers for the annual day, while another decided to wear a flamingo hat on her head
One lady was seen drawing admiring glances from the crowd behind her as she had a go at horse riding at the three-day event
Oh no! One woman snapped her heel as she made an applaudable effort to get the party started - using her umbrella as a makeshift microphone
Vogue Williams was also seen wearing an Amanda Wakeley jumpsuit as she posed alongside husband Spencer Williams, dressed in a suave checked suit
Who needs a glass... or even a bottle? One woman was spotted chugging a tasty alcoholic concoction straight from a jug while another went for a pretty Alice In Wonderland themed ensemble
Presenter Charlotte Hawkins was seen arriving in a Rachel Trevor Morgan hat, a cobalt blue coat by Hobbs, a matching dress by Fallon K, and shoes by Steve Madden, styled by Debbie Harper.
Soprano Laura Wright opted for an all-yellow ensemble for the second day of the three day races after performing on day one of the event.
Elsewhere former Love Island star Olivia Buckland went for a blue and white crinkled frock and showed off her ankle tattoo with nude heels.
Vogue Williams was also seen wearing an Amanda Wakeley jumpsuit as she posed alongside husband Spencer Williams, dressed in a suave checked suit.
Hollyoaks stars Sarah-Jayne, Nadine Mulkerrin and Nikki Sanderson put on a head-turning display in trouser suits and an asymmetric striped dress.
Thursday saw a few celebrity guest appearances as well as royal racegoers, with Zara Tindall and Princess Anne enjoying the races.
Elsewhere pregnant Beth Tweddle also made an appearance, while Love Island's Chris Hughes was spotted alongside Sam Quek, who performed a song.
Hollyoaks stars Sarah-Jayne, Nadine Mulkerrin and Nikki Sanderson put on a head-turning display in trouser suits and an asymmetric striped dress while Vogue posed up a storm in her pinstripe jumpsuit
Posing up a storm! Another grou of guests got into the party spirit as they enjoyed a glimpse of sunshine on the day
Soprano Laura Wright opted for an all-yellow ensemble for the second day of the three day races after performing on day one of the event, left, while Nikki Sandseron looked great in a mint Miss Selfridge suit, right
Stylish! A lady put on a monochrome display in a checked dress and coordinating accessories, bringing back old school glamour
Olivia Buckland was seen wearing a blue and white tie-die frock and showing off her ankle tattoo in nude heels, left, while two glamorous racegoers posed in their ensembles, right
Three ladies turned heads in their pastel ensembles and pretty headpieces as they arrived to get the party started
Joining in on the fun! Guests were spotted having a whale of a time as they enjoyed a go on the horses provided
On Friday the guests continued to up the style stakes as they descended on the annual festival in an array of polka dots, florals, frills and fancy fascinators
Despite it being a grey day, the weather proved to me much better than the previous day when it rained for much of the races
Pretty in pink! Glamorous guests brought the party inside as they turned the venue into a dance floor and sipped on the bubbly provided
Pretty in pastels! While Towie's Amber Turner opted for a pink lace dress, former Love Island star Olivia Bowen donned a light blue and white off the shoulder number as she playfully poked her tongue out for the camera
Guests were spotted having a whale of a time as they enjoyed a go on the horses provided, before getting the party started by drinking straight from the bottle.
While Aintree may not have the royal touch Ascot does, it certainly holds its own in the fashion stakes when it comes to flashing the flesh.
As well as killer heels, thigh-skimming dresses and plunging necklines, the event is famous for its display of flamboyant headgear.
Soldiers of the Irish Guards were seen marching through the grounds as day 1 of the Grand National Festival 2019 at Aintree Racecourse kicked off.
