article_snippet: Although rural staples such as tweed, fur and Hunter wellies were present and correct, other race goers opted to take advantage of the bright Gloucestershire sunshine and stepped out in wool mini skirts, worn with knee-length boots.
article_snippet: Short and sweet: Racegoers arrive dressed for a country party in a tweed mini (left) and a thigh-scraping leather number (right)
article_snippet: Others, however, chose to take a more traditional approach to racing get-ups and were well-wrapped up against the biting March breeze as Others flocked into the racecourse for the first day of racing action.
article_snippet: Racegoers chose a diverse array of outfits, with many staying warm in coats while others opted for summery get-ups (centre)
article_snippet: : Some racegoers chose to coordinate Matching pairs ensembles, with matching outfits made up of tweed (left) or leather seen on course .
article_snippet: Black is back: Many of the ladies arriving at Cheltenham opted for wintry black but livened things up by leaving coats at home .
article_snippet: With most eschewing skyscraper heels and flimsy dresses in favour of elegant wool coats and comfortable patent leather boots,  the race meeting is usually a masterclass in country chic, complete with lashings of tweed and even a flat cap or two.
article_snippet: Tough choice: While some racegoers opted to dress down in wellies and tweed jackets, others came dressed to the nines .
article_snippet: All white: The sunny weather brought an early season outbreak of white jeans, for both men and women, in its wake .
article_snippet: Mixing it up: While some racegoers opted for Royal Ascot style florals, others chose full-scale country looks complete with knee-length boots .
article_snippet: Keeping warm: The bright sunshine wasn't incentive enough for some, with many racegoers opting for warm coats instead of short skirts .
article_snippet: Many racegoers chose a classic country look featuring cosy wool or tweed overcoats and leather boots by country brand, Toggi .
highlights_snippet: Some chose to take advantage of the sunshine and opted for thigh-scraping miniskirts in tweed and leather .
  