Ladies Day fashion at Cheltenham Festival sees fillies swathed in fur and feathers

Ladies Day fashion at Cheltenham Festival sees fillies swathed in fur and feathers. Some got the look spot on, others took the country chic look too far. They came bearing binoculars, their tweed coats and shiny patent leather boots accessorised with diamond studs and ropes of pearls.

Zara Phillips, Princess Anne and Duchess of Cornwall were at the Cheltenham Festival today. They were accompanied by their sons Tom Parker-Bowles and John McCririck. The majority of male racegoers were wearing British outfits. Ladies Day at Chelenham is a more low-key affair than Royal Ascot. There are also fashion-related events to enjoy. The Fashion Zone Live! offers fashion advice and free hand massages. It's also possible to take part in the Most Stylish Lady competition. Today's races include the RSA Steeplechase, the BetVictor Queen Mother Champion Steepingle chase and the Weatherbys Champion Bumper.

Glamorous hats were on display at Cheltenham Festival today. Camilla Duchess of Cornwall looked stylish in her fur tipped number. Zara Phillips looked elegant in an aubergine pillbox and Aimee Archer in a jaunty fedora hat. The Duchess's horse won the race and she was handed the winnings. Tom Parker-Bowles was out of pocket. He was at the races with his mother Camila Duchess. She arrived in tweed coat and fur trimmed hat and was joined by Princess Anne.

The Cheltenham Festival is famous for its country chic fashion. The festival offers a wide range of clothes for all types. Unlike Royal Ascot, the organisers at Cheltensham refuse to impose a dress code on guests. Ladies Day fashion at the festival sees fillies swathed in fur and feathers. Male racegoers wear tweed suits or red chinos teamed with a preppy navy blazer and knotted tie.