Racegoers arrived at Ascot in the sunshine today as they donned a range of daring hats, bright dresses….and of course, stylish sunglasses.
From skyscraper heels to fancy fascinators, revellers didn’t let the heatwave stop them from putting their best fashion foot forward as they made their way into the Ascot racecourse entrance.
Racegoers arrived at Ascot Racecourse for the September Racing Saturday on a beautiful sunny day as the heatwave continues[/caption]
With temperatures predicted to hit close to 33C, in what could be the hottest day of the year, stylish racegoers managed to keep their cool thanks to a variety of accessories – including handheld fans and straw hats.
The September Racing Weekend will feature two days of fantastic late summer Flat racing – and both days are set to be scorches, with tomorrow expected to reach highs of 31°.
The racing highlight is the Lavazza Stakes, a valuable Heritage Handicap run over a mile-and-a-half.
A memorable renewal of the race was won by Chalk Stream for Queen Elizabeth II in 2021.
Today, attendees could be spotted enjoying a relaxed and sociable atmosphere as they soaked up the sun and caught up with friends.
Many made the most of the glorious weather by tucking into a picnic on the lawns, whilst viewing thrilling action on the track.
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And it seems summery frocks with sky high hemlines were the order of the day for many of the female revellers.
Elsewhere, one racegoer turned up the style stakes and commanded attention in a pink power-suit, which she teamed with black platform heels and a pair of oversized sunglasses.
Another dialled up the fashion by pairing a strapless fuschia pink frock with coordinating strappy platform heels and an eye-catching fascinator.
Meanwhile, another woman, who opted for a colourful floral dress, was seen sipping on a refreshing glass of rose as her stylist sunhat protected her from the rays,
A sea of sunglasses could be seen in the crowds as raceoeors propped them on their heads[/caption]
September 09, 2023 at 07:55PM
from The Sun