Thousands flock to Ladies' Day

Thousands of women are set to flock to Aintree for Ladies' Day
12 April 2012

It will be less about the horses and more about glamour pusses as thousands of women flock to Ladies' Day of the 163rd John Smith's Grand National.

A busy day of racing at the world's most famous steeplechase is almost a distraction as Aintree hosts one of the most fashionable events in the racing calendar.

With the weather promising to behave itself, an estimated 50,000 revellers will flock to Merseyside bringing with them a breathtaking range of outfits.

Ladies' Day traditionally sees an entertaining mix of genuine haute couture and sartorial faux pas as punters compete to be noticed and entered in the Style 2010 competition.

Fashion-conscious spotters will be on the look out for the most fashionable man or woman racegoer. A collection of the entrants will also show off their clothing on a catwalk in front of judges.

The winner of the competition will receive prizes including a Kia Venga car worth £12,000, a 10-day all inclusive Almond Resorts holiday to Barbados for two and star treatment at a Matalan photo shoot at a top London studio.

They will also be styled by professional hair and make-up artists and directed by fashion designer Jeff Banks.

The winner will also star in Matalan's autumn fashion campaign taking part in a photoshoot in a London studio and be treated to dinner at The Ivy and a stay in a top hotel in the city.

Competition judges include Strictly Come Dancing star Ricky Whittle, Jeff Banks, celebrity stylist Lorraine McCulloch, actress and WAG Sheree Murphy and Justine Mills who owns designer boutique store Cricket.

Model Coleen Rooney will announce the winner on Saturday ahead of the Grand National race.

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