Unfortunately, there were plenty of outfits competing when it came to the worst dressed at Ladies Day Aintree. Zara Tindall however looked chic in a pastel pink trouser suit by Me + Em, a pink fascinator from Camilla Rose, a Cefinn top, shoes by Emmy and Hector Lion ‘Luberon nid d’abeille’ pearl earrings.
Zara Tindall was not only joined by her husband Mike Tindall but also by their 12-year-old daughter Mia Tindall. The issue with The Grand National is that there is no official dress code which is not great for those who are not confident when it comes to their fashion choices.
According to Aintree Racecourse’s website, “At Aintree Racecourse we believe racing should be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. And one thing is certainly true, the more relaxed and comfortable we feel, the more likely we are to have a great time. So that’s why we’ve created one very simple piece of guidance, to come “dressed to feel your best”.
“We’re all unique, and no more so than in our sense of style and comfort. For some, wearing a nice sweatshirt, pair of jeans and clean trainers is what makes them feel confident and at-ease. For others, they might prefer to turn heads with a sharp suit or glamorous dress and high heels, particularly for one of our big race meetings.”
I do understand the idea behind The Grand National’s ‘no official dress’ code but unfortunately I think this allows more fashion mistakes to be made than need to be.
Take a look at NationalWorld’s worst dressed at Ladies Day Aintree.

1. Zara Tindall and her daughter Mia arrive in the sunshine on Ladies Day, day two of the Grand National Festival horse race meeting at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, north-west England, on April 10, 2026
Best Dressed: Zara Tindall showed other racegoers how to dress in a pale pink trouser suit | AFP via Getty Images

2. Fashion on Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse on April 10, 2026 in Liverpool, England
Black and white can work but in my opinion, this white dress is too low cut | Getty Images

3. Racegoers arrive on Ladies Day, day two of the Grand National Festival horse race meeting at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, north-west England, on April 4, 2025
This pink dress is more suited to a nightclub than Ladies Day at the Grand National | AFP via Getty Images

4. Ladies pose for a picture on Ladies Day, day two of the Grand National Festival horse race meeting at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, north-west England, on April 10, 2026
As there is no dress code for Ladies Day at the Grand National, it leaves women with no idea what to wear | AFP via Getty Images