Hats off to the ladies at Royal Ascot

Multi-hued feathers are an essential addition to any fascinator Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images

This probably isn't as tasty as it looks Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/EPA

Florence Claridge attends wearing a hat which is very reminiscent of the faun in Pan's Labyrinth Photograph: Tim Whitby/Getty Images

These two should be evicted for crimes against fashion Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/EPA

Supermodel Erin O'Connor in a monochrome affair Photograph: Tim Whitby/Getty Images

Nature survives in the unlikeliest of places Photograph: Stephen Pond/EMPICS Sport

Despite the potential pulling power of a hat that is twice as big as her head, this lady still fails to attract the attention of her man Photograph: Stephen Pond/EMPICS Sport

The biggest fascinator we've ever seen adorns this lady's hair. Impressive Photograph: Stephen Pond/EMPICS Sport

Couldn't they have found the one with the toffee penny on her head a dress in yellow to match? Photograph: Matt Faber/PA

This year, My Little Pony got sophisticated Photograph: Nick Potts/PA

Camilla Klimczak makes a statement in more ways than one Photograph: Nick Potts/PA

An excellent hat for when one gets hungry Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters

You might think that a thick skin is all that's required for a Ladies' Day fashionista, but a strong neck is the number one priority for some Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA

Odds on she stole this from Elton John's wardrobe Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters

Warning: do not attempt to cross any roads while wearing this Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA

Quoth the raven, 'Nevermore.' Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters

The eagle has landed on this lady's head Photograph: Sang Tan/AP

Another one is hauled away for crimes against fashion ... Photograph: Sean Dempsey/PA

Jasmine Guinness wears a hat designed by Stephen Jones Photograph: Samir Hussein/WireImage.com/Getty

Britain's Next Top Model presenter, Lisa Snowdon, is resplendent in purple Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA

Princess Eugenie bites her lip in anticipation of a strong gust of wind Photograph: Samir Hussein/WireImage.com/Getty

It makes one wonder whether anybody ever complains about the height of hats at Ascot Photograph: Scott Heavey/Action Images