Royal Ascot Ladies Day is one of the most glamorous occasions in the British social calendar and racegoers certainly did not disappoint as they kicked off the festivities this morning.
Classic white sundresses, extravagant headpieces and very daring leg hemlines were all on show as hundreds of well-heeled revellers descended on the Berkshire racecourse for the third day of the meet.
Among the early arrivals was a woman who brought an edgy twist to the dress code with a black long-sleeve dress with a revealing thigh-high slit, and another who turned heads in a neon pink hat covered in oversized pom poms.
Others plumped for costume-inspired looks with a Queen of Hearts ensemble - complete with faux crown - and Union Jack dress both spotted in the crowds.
Fortunately for revellers, yesterday's heavy rain has cleared and been replaced with glorious sunshine, which will surely encourage even more trackside fun and frolics.
Best foot forward! Make-up artist Gina Dowle, left, in a semi sheer creation. Right, a woman in a daring black dress
Standing out: A woman dressed head to toe in elegant blush pink drew attention as she went down the escalator
Great British Summer! A Union Jack dress, left, and edgy thigh-skimming frocks were on show at Royal Ascot Ladies Day
Dressed to impress: Outfits bursting with colour, style and personality were on display at Ladies Day kicked off this morning
Think pink! Whether it was a pretty daisy print, left, or all vibrant neon, right, pink proved a popular choice for Ladies' Day
Sticking with the theme! A woman in a yellow horse print dress, left. Right, a sky blue frock with metallic accessories
All out drama: Debra Day from Romsey, Hampshire, made sure all eyes were on her as she arrived for Ladies Day at Ascot
Flower power! A striking blue creation, left, and a pretty wild flower hat, right, were both on show as Ladies' Day started
Splash of colour: Women put their best fashion foot forward in eye-catching looks for the third day of Royal Ascot
Ladies (Day) in red: Exotic flowers, left, and oversized brims, right, added personality to the red headpieces on show
Here come the girls! Royal Ascot racegoers held nothing back when it came to choosing eye-catching fashion for the day
Red alert! A woman in a beautiful dress with a high-low hem, left, and the reveller in the Union Jack flag frock, arrive at Ascot
Bright and beautiful! This group of friends brought a playful explosion of colour to the day's events at Royal Ascot
Blush pink beauties: A delicate veil brought a feminine touch, left. Racegoer Alexandra Bertram, right, plumped for a bow
Living their fantasy: Moons, rainbows and autumnal floral displays all made an appearance on racegoers' hats
The full spectrum of race day style was on show as the first revellers arrived at Royal Ascot this morning.
Milliner IIda Di Vico was among those who opted to keep things classic, donning a mid-length orange dress with cold-shoulder detailing which she finished - unsurprisingly - with a feathered headpiece she created herself.
Racegoer Katie Houghton, from Ascot, proved sometimes less is more by stepping out in a flattering white midi dress and pink accessories.
However others were in the mood to take a fashion risk, including two women who stepped out in co-ordinating black and red ensembles.
Classic combination: This elegant Royal Ascot Ladies Day racegoer proved sometimes nothing beats black at white
Hats off to them! A self-pouring teapot, left, and pom pom creation, right, brought a playful touch to Royal Ascot outfits
Old school glamour: Several racegoers, including the woman above, chose to add veils to their Royal Ascot headpieces
Blowing a kiss: A cheeky racegoer poses for the camera, left. Right, a racegoer shoes off
