Grand National 2012: Ladies' Day at Aintree - in pictures

Coleen Rooney arrives in a structured skater dress Photograph: Danny Martindale/Getty Images

Aintree's ladies are all about the statement clutch this year Photograph: David Davies/PA

See? Clutches all round Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

Another hat for your five-a-day quota Photograph: ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images

It's been a big year for the thigh-split maxi dress, worn by everyone from Rihanna to Angelina Photograph: David Davies/PA

Danielle Lloyd's dress has just a hint of Downton about it Photograph: Dave Thompson/PA

Swag Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Racing fans arrive at the course Photograph: Andrew Yates/AFP/Getty Images

A Carmen Miranda-inspired creation Photograph: PHIL NOBLE/REUTERS

Not a pair of flats in sight Photograph: David Davies/PA

Ladies protect themselves from the weather Photograph: Danny Martindale/Getty Images

Racegoers pose for photographs Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

How to stay fashionable and dry? The answer is clear
Photograph: Mark Sumner/Rex Features

A tip of the hat
Photograph: Mark Sumner/Rex Features