Ladies Day at York Racecourse sees big hats take centre stage

Forgot your coats, girls? Big hats and goose bumps take centre stage as scantily-clad racegoers arrive for Ladies Day in chilly York York Racecourse is hosting the Yorkshire Ebor Festival, one of the most prestigious events on the racing calendar On Ladies Day, the best-dressed guest wins an all-expenses paid holiday in a five star hotel in UAE city, Dubai As a result, the local ladies pulled out all the stops and arrived dressed up to the nines, complete with huge hats But with temperatures plummeting to just 13 degrees and regular showers forecast, most looked a bit chilly Showing off their shoulders in strapless frocks and revealing acres of leg in their micro skirts, the ladies of York proved that they are more than a match for the chilly northern weather today. Scroll down for video Enjoying the day: Four beautifully dressed racegoers show off their style nous courtesy of pretty shift dresses and huge hats as they arrive in York for the races Colourful: A lady arrives in a cheerful buttercup yellow and aqua blue ensemble while another plumps for pretty summer florals accessorised with delicate pearls Hats you win: The vogue for elaborate hats has spread beyond the borders of Berkshire and proved just as popular with racegoers at York as it did at Ascot York is currently hosting the Yorkshire Ebor Festival, one of the biggest events on the racing calendar, which attracts vast amounts of prize money and some of the best horses, jockeys and trainers in the world. Bold choice: A lady arrives wearing an ensemble composed of sunset hues such as delicate shimmering apricot and punchy cerise on her day out at the York races Daring: Some of the racegoers arriving opted for more daring ensembles, despite temperatures of just 13 degrees, among them this lady in her pink frock Different choices: Monochrome, a perennial favourite, was very much in evidence at York as, indeed, were summery brights - a racing season staple this summer Stylish: A pair of glamorous racegoers demonstrate their eye for a good hat, with one opting for delicate silk roses, while the other plumps for an eclectic mixed bouquet Although racegoers watching from the paddock aren't required to follow a set dress code, those enjoying the races from the County Stand are encouraged to dress up by race organisers. Dazzling: A lady goes for gold in a statement black hat and a cream frock lavishly embellished with sparkling rhinestone beads, accessorised with a pair of huge earrings Striking: A racegoer in a bold ensemble of a royal blue shift dress and a contrasting mustard hat enlivened with feathers arrives for the races in York Pink ladies: A racegoer is glamorous in a dusty pink ensemble and enormous hat while another opts for pretty summer florals and a sensible pashmina shawl Good time: A pair of racegoers brave the chilly 13 degree weather as they arrive sporting strappy dresses, fascinators and lashings of fake tan on their day out at York ANYTHING GOES : YORK'S DRESS CODE DECODED Aintree might have the world's biggest race in the shape of the Grand National but York is just as prestigious and like its Liverpudlian competitor, has plenty to offer in the style stakes.