Grand National 2012: Ladies' Day at Aintree - in pictures

Coleen Rooney arrives in a structured skater dress Photograph: Danny Martindale/Getty Images Aintree's ladies are all about the statement clutch this year Photograph: David Davies/PA See? Clutches all round Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Another hat for your five-a-day quota Photograph: ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images It's been a big year for the thigh-split maxi dress, worn by everyone from Rihanna to Angelina Photograph: David Davies/PA Danielle Lloyd's dress has just a hint of Downton about it Photograph: Dave Thompson/PA Swag Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Racing fans arrive at the course Photograph: Andrew Yates/AFP/Getty Images A Carmen Miranda-inspired creation Photograph: PHIL NOBLE/REUTERS Not a pair of flats in sight Photograph: David Davies/PA Ladies protect themselves from the weather Photograph: Danny Martindale/Getty Images Racegoers pose for photographs Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters How to stay fashionable and dry? The answer is clear Photograph: Mark Sumner/Rex Features Photograph: Mark Sumner / Rex Features/Rex Features A tip of the hat Photograph: Mark Sumner/Rex Features Photograph: Mark Sumner/Rex Features/Mark Sumner