That's a lorra lorra leg! Liverpool's finest fillies dress to impress for Aintree's Ladies' Day




When it comes to Ladies’ Day at Aintree, there is no race more hotly contested than the one between the fashion pack.



And this year, the stakes reached astonishing new heights – at least where heels were concerned.



With Coleen Rooney leading the charge, it seemed platform soles and stilettos of six inches or higher were the order of the day for the fabulous fillies of Merseyside.



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Entourage: Coleen Rooney arrives at Ladies day at Aintree, Liverpool as she tried to lead the fashion stakes

Striking a pose: There was much enthusiasm in the air as the ladies arrived at the Merseyside racecourse

Here come the girls! The first guests arrive for Aintree's annual Ladies' Day

Brightening up: The sun shone at Aintree today, giving racegoers the chance to soak up the rays - though there was a chill in the air, with the mercury hovering at 10c

Mrs Rooney, 26, opted for a £765 pair of six-inch black peep-toe Lady Gres heels by Christian Louboutin.



But it looked as though the wife of Manchester United footballer Wayne expected to fall before the final furlong – for she was also pictured carrying a spare pair of Louboutins, presumably more comfortable at a relatively modest four inches.



As she left her mother’s house in Liverpool with a glass of Bucks Fizz in her hand, Mrs Rooney looked elegant in an ivory and black skater-style dress by celebrity designer Philip Armstrong, her hair pulled up into an Audrey Hepburn-inspired style.



And despite the cool temperatures, her friends followed suit, teaming bright dresses with bare legs and heels so high that some of them were rather unsteady on their feet long before they had touched their first glass of champagne.



Elsewhere on the racecourse, shocking pinks, turquoise blues, bold prints, feathers, sequins, spots and Swarovski crystals all made an appearance – sometimes together in one outfit.



Best dressed: This line up of Liverpool ladies looked splendid in chic outfits

Perfect pins: Legs were meticulously bronzed

Coleen wore some killer heels, left, and these studded shoes By Sam Edelman will have gained similar attention



High street style: Racegoes wear River Island and Topshop

But when the heavens opened, many were regretting opting for spray tans as their golden glows turned to soggy streaks.



However, transparent plastic rain macs helped some style-conscious spectators stay dry while still showing off their attire to full effect.



Student Sarah Orford, 19, of St Helens, had her outfit custom-made for her first outing to Ladies’ Day.



She teamed her ivory baby-doll dress with gold sparkly wedges from the High Street and an over-sized gold clutch bag. Her friend Jade Manchester, also 19, donned a mint green number from Miss Selfridge.



Miss Orford said: ‘My mum’s friend made this dress for me, it’s my first time here so I wanted to make a statement.’

In keeping with Mrs Rooney and her well-heeled companions, Emma Henshaw, 29, teetered into Aintree in a pair of neon orange peep-toe stilettos, worn with a floral print peplum dress from River Island.



Her friend Katie Seabrook, 22, opted for a tan-coloured cap-sleeved mini-dress and pale peep-toe shoes from Topshop.







Well-heeled: Ladies show off their shoes Nice pins! Slender legs standing at the bar

Meanwhile, fellow racegoer Hayley Martin, 23, of Huyton, accessorised her turquoise sequinned frock by Liverpool designer Sarah Alexander with false eyelashes, six-inch heels and a fascinator. The chemist’s assistant, who also had the obligatory fake tan, said: ‘The dress is a copy of one by an expensive American designer. It only cost me £150.



‘I wanted to make a splash. You have to make an effort on Ladies’ Day.’



Kelly Rainford, 33, of Kensington, Liverpool, turned up with a striking Cleopatra-style silver diamante headpiece, accompanied by a white peplum shin-length dress, four-inch sparkly heels and dyed red hair – plus, of course, fake tan. ‘I suppose I’m upholding the fashion tradition for Liverpool ladies everywhere,’ she joked. ‘It’s great fun to get dressed up and make an effort.’



Around £200million is expected to be wagered on the Grand National today, with more than 70,000 flocking to Aintree.



Following last week’s disruption of the Boat Race by protester Trenton Oldfield, organisers said they were taking security ‘very seriously.’



They also confirmed they had received an anonymous warning that protesters were planning to use miniature remote controlled helicopters to disrupt the race.



Hats off to her! Aimee Fardell from Leicestershire (centre) is holding her hen party at Ladies day today

Chic: A retro look for these racegoers Dressed to the nines! It's bells and whistles for this racegoer, in scarlet shawl and feather-trimmed hat, while right, these two opt for subtle black and white Tanned skin and voluminous hair: Aintree's girls are a well-groomed bunch

Elegant: Palazzo pants and a neutral silk shell top were set off with a wide-brimmed hat

Heely nice! Girls elongated their legs with the age-old fashion trick of using concealed platforms and a nude-toned shoe Dressed to impress: Pretty silk dresses were accessorised with neat clutches and statement hats Back in time: Bold prints in 70s tones made an appearance on these ladies' maxi dresses

Ruffled maxi dress in ditzy florals

Hair to match her dress

Bright tropical tones

Like a flock of colourful birds: Women wore bright feathered creations on their heads Shake a tailfeather! Black lace with nude shoes is sophisticated, while cobalt and turquoise is a winning combination. Right, the girls are in high spirits

Leopard print, Day of the Dead skulls and Pucci-style swirls: These ladies chose statement patterns for their daring dresses



Bright: Pinks and reds made a splash



Pretty in pink: Plenty of rosy hues were the order of the day

Prints charming! Bold and beautiful florals were a strong trend at the course today



This is not just a picnic... This is an M&S picnic A racegoer indulges in some light refreshment

