Stylish Goodwood revellers didn’t let the wet weather stand in the way of their glamorous outfit choices today.
The second day of the annual event got underway this afternoon in Chichester, West Sussex.
The festival, which is considered to be a highlight of the racing calendar, gives well-heeled fans an excuse to get dressed up in their finery.
Despite the wind and rain, fashion-conscious guests still opted for an array of summery outfits for their day at the races.
One glamorous woman was spotted arriving at the racecourses in a bubblegum-pink power suit with a rose attached to the lapel.
Pictured: this glamorous guest stunned in a bubblegum pink two-piece suit and white heels this afternoon
Although the racing fan didn’t seem too thrilled with the weather, she still opted for some summery white heels – which perfectly matched her top.
Meanwhile, another glam guest – who arrived after the rain had stopped – looked effortlessly chic in a mini green midi dress with a pleated skirt and gold buttons.
Determined not to ruin her outfit, a third stylish guest was pictured wearing a see-through waterproof over her blue-and-yellow strapless ruched dress, which she later changed out of.
What’s more, another woman – who wore a yellow-and-pink floral dress underneath a pink blazer – used a beige leather jacket to protect her hair from the rain.
Upping the style takes, one fashion fan looked suitably glamorous in a silver midi dress by Susie Cave’s brand Vampire’s Wife and a hot pink fascinator.
The £1,595 designer gown – which the Princess of Wales and Princess Beatrice also own – has slightly flared sleeves and hem.
The Glorious Goodwood dress code celebrates ‘quintessentially British style’ which can be anything from high fashion to a more relaxed look.
In particular, the festival’s website notes the event is known for linen suits, Panama hats and chic dresses.
This stylish guest looked effortlessly chic in a mini green midi dress with a pleated skirt and gold buttons
This glamorous race-goer wore a yellow-and-pink floral dress underneath a pink blazer and protected her hair from the rain with a leather jacket
Another stylish guest was pictured wearing a see-through waterproof over her blue-and-yellow strapless ruched dress
The Glorious Goodwood dress code celebrates ‘quintessentially British style’ which can be anything from high fashion to a more relaxed look
This woman opted for a stunning silk mint green midi dress, which she paired with pastel blue heels
The woman – who was joined by equally glamorous friends – later changed out of the waterproof
This glamorous race-goer opted for a mini floral dress with a tiered skirt and white blocky high heels
This woman upped the style stakes by wearing a stunning silver midi dress by Susie Cave’s brand The Vampire’s Wife
The woman paired the metallic dress with a hot pink fascinator and matching towering high heels
This stylish race-goer opted for a Chanel belt over her black leather blazer, which she wore with a white polka dot dress
This pair of racegoers weren’t prepared for the wet weather and braved the rain in style this afternoon
This colourful duo turned heads as they arrived at Goodwood Festival in Chichester this afternoon
These fashion-conscious guests arrived at the festival prepared with umbrellas and waterproofs
It’s been a challenging few years for the festival, which was due to welcome 5,000 racegoers through its gates on the final day of 2020 – but those plans were scrapped by the Government a day before it was due to go ahead because of the pandemic.
Goodwood managing director Adam Waterworth said at the time that the U-turn cost the track a ‘six-figure sum’ but the cost to racing was much, much bigger.
‘It has cost us six figures. But it was never a money-making exercise, it was about proving we could get crowds back,’ he said.
‘The loss is huge in what is already a year when there is no profit and the loss figure is getting bigger and bigger. Crowds are what we are all about.
‘Between 70 and 80 per cent of our revenue is directly due to people coming through the gates. It’s a big kick because there was a bit of light at the end of the tunnel having thought we had actually done it getting crowds back.’
Waterworth revealed to Sportsmail that the cancellation of the trial did, in fact, cost Goodwood over £250,000 and confirmed that the track lost millions from not having any racegoers in attendance throughout the whole season.
Goodwood held just 13 racedays – six less than usual – in 2020 due to rescheduling and all went ahead without any paying punters.
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