Race-day fashion is maximalism personified. The frills, the feathers, the prints - dress code conventions dictate that more is always more.
For some, this is quite daunting. Brits tend to go all out for events such as Royal Ascot and Cheltenham, donning their most lavish finery for the occasion. The day is also a spectacle of royal fashion, with the Princess of Wales, the York sisters and Zara Tindall making a sartorial splash for the public to admire.
