Pure cl-arse! See the Ladies' Day fashion hits and misses from Aintree.

Bottom of the class ... Cardiff pals lower the tone at Aintree

Summer styles ... girls look cold

We also loved this girl's take on the bandage dress.
Although her mate's dress is tutu silly for words.

Short and sweet ... girls wear dresses that skim the thighs

Also dressed for sunshine was this gaggle of girls in summer brights.
That coral colour would look a treat at a warm July wedding.

Brights ... girls wear sunshine shades

For all the bright frocks on display though, flesh tones still ruled the roost.
Soft pinks and nudes are, after all, the best colours to show off a tan.

Nudes ... flesh tones rule the roost

And Boots really must have had a run on the Fake Bake - legs and arms were bare, buffed and supremely orange in hue.
Tights or stockings are for southern wusses - Ladies' Day is all about skin.

Tan-tastic ... girls slather on the bronzer

Evening looks are always a surprise hit at Aintree races.
This sequin showstopper would be better suited to the Oscars.

Red carpet ... evening looks are a big hit at Aintree

And this maxi dress proves that floor-length doesn't always equal fabulous.
That print is Totes too painful to look at.

Prints charming? ... bold patterns are all the rage

Of course, variety is the spice of life.
This group of pals show the huge assortment of fabrics, colours and styles on show at the three-day festival.

Variety ... gaggle of pals show the different styles on display

Chiffon is not the finest choice for a freezing April day but it was the fabric of the day.
Nude platform heels are also the shoe to be seen in.

Wafer thin ... chiffon proved a popular if impractical fabric

And every girl needs a cute clutch to keep her betting slips in.
Cream, white and black bags were first past the post as they are dead easy to match to shoes.

Bags of style ... race fans love a clutch

Some mates come colour-coordinated.
Turquoise and pink make these friends stand out from the crowd.

Match of the day ... pals co-ordinate their colour schemes

And these pals love a skyscraper peeptoe to flatter their pins.
A bit of extra height is a winner too - platform shoes are the best way to fake the Amazon look.

Peep show ... girls favoured peeptoe heels

These two friends went back to black - although that lass on the left looks like she'd prefer to go back to bed.
The poor lass looks frozen. Nice fascinator though.

Chilly ... lasses with bare legs struggled in the cold

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Style comes first for the fashion-conscious female - but a drink or two comes a close second.
These girls toast a great day out on their way to the paddock.

Raise a glass ... friends nurse a drink at Aintree

Of course not every racegoer comes out on top when the going is good to firm.
Ouch.

Falling at the first ... reveller loses her balance and her WKD

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Thanks heavens for Allexiss Fawthrop from Leeds.
We love a flamboyant hat and this floral confection is just bonkers enough to win us over.

Bold ... Allexiss Fawthrop wears a statement hat

Likewise with these two chic ladies.
Accessorising is clearly a doddle when you know how.

Chic ... two pals show how to accessorise

Retro looks are another firm favourite at Aintree.
Fur and netting take these styles back a few decades ... but a great leap forward in the fun stakes.

Retro ... ladies choose vintage styles at Aintree

Channelling 1940s chic, this maroon ensemble Blitzed the competition.
We love that hat and cosy fur stole.

Marooned ... pretty blonde shines in deep red

But fur isn't always a byword for style of course...

Fur goodness sake ... race fan goes OTT in pink

Day at Aintree. It's Day 2 of the Grand National Festival in Liverpool and a chance for the finest fillies to shine.
But not every race fan was on form in the fashion stakes - as these stars of reality show The Valleys show.

Proud ... The Valleys stars flash their bums and their national pride in Welsh flag dresses

For every style triumph, there were a few, ahem, bum notes.
The main crime is dressing for the weather you want, not the weather you get.
These pretty blondes are a prime example - brrrilliant dresses but man, they must be cold.
SOURCE THE SUN