When it comes to Nortthumberland Plate Day, what you wear on your head is just as important as what you’ve got on your body and feet when it comes to making a statement with your style. And the ladies who flocked to Newcastle Racecourse on Saturday definitely got the memo, as they donned an array of amazing hats and fascinators.
Unlike when you’re at a wedding and it’s really annoying when there’s someone sat and stood in front of you with a massive hat on, it’s very much a case of the bigger the better at Plate Day, with some attention grabbing headwear out in force for Plate Day 2024. The weather might not have screamed summer, but the fashion most definitely did, with bright and vibrant colours the order of the day when it came to both the dresses the Geordie lasses were wearing and what they had in the head.
In stark contrast to last year’s Plate which was pretty much bathed in warm sunshine throughout, there was some early rain on Saturday morning, which then gave way to some distinctly dull and cloudy conditions. But undeterred as always, the women of the North East did not let that stand in their way of dressing to the nines.
*You can find all of our Plate Day 2024 photos HERE
Gates opened up at Newcastle Racecourse at 11am and it wasn’t long before streams of eye catching hats started to flood in. ChronicleLive’s photographer was there to get shots of some of the best and you can check them out below.
This lady definitely has a head for fashion
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)Fabulous fascinators for this pair
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)Another photo of that stunning hat
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)A vision in orange
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)Purple perfection
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)This lady definitely got the memo
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)This VIP guest certainly dressed to impress
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)Plate Day fashion
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)A very eye catching design
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)Another fantastic hat spotted in the crowd
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)A closer look at one of Plate Day’s best hats
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)Bright and bold
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)A vert striking look from this lady
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)And here’s another look it
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)Loads of great hats amongst this lot
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)A trio of terrific headwear
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)A very well dressed pair
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)These ladies all hit the spot with their hats
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)A stunning hat on show at Plate Day
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)These two have a head for fashion
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)A very vibrant look
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)This lady definitely made a statement
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