It's Ladies Day at Aintree race course and the annual parade of feathered fascinators, impressive tans and unsuitable heels has begun.

IBTimesUK presents a gallery of the various styles on show.

Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
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Aintree Grand National Ladies Day
Singer Rebecca Ferguson poses on Ladies' Day at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool Richard Martin-Roberts/Getty Images
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