article_snippet: Chilly: A couple of ladies chose to brave the cold weather in bare legs and platform shoes, even leaving warm coats at home .
article_snippet: Most had come prepared with umbrellas but a few chose to brave the chill in bare legs regardless .
article_snippet: Others took shelter beneath large hats but those wearing fascinators had no choice but to carry a brolly .
article_snippet: Not put off: It might have been raining but that didn't stop many racegoers from ramping up the glamour in many racegoers spike heels .
article_snippet: Others went down a more practical route, wrapping up in cosy fur coats and oversized hats.
article_snippet: More still, perhaps with an eye to the weather rather than fashion, shucked off More still, perhaps with an eye to the weather rather than fashion finery and replaced it with waterproof cagoules.
article_snippet: A tale of two racegoers: While some opted for practical boots and raincoats, others chose flimsy frocks and high-heeled sandals .
article_snippet: Sensible: The vast majority chose to strike a balance between the two extremes and teamed The vast majority heeled shoes with trousers .
highlights_snippet: Most came prepared for the rain with brollies and cagoules but some were left to shiver in some flimsy frocks .