Royal Henley Regatta racegoers finally show off their summer ensembles after days of rain (but still have their umbrellas at the ready!)... as final day of rowing event kicks off
Rainbow jumpsuits, floral sundresses - and a dazzling selection of rowing blazers - were on display as the final day of the prestigious Henley regatta has kicked off.
The rowing event, which was established in 1839, takes place every year and sees teams compete in more than 300 races along the river in Oxfordshire.
Attendees, finally excited to show off their ensembles after days of rain and cloudy skies, modelled sophisticated summer looks which included fascinators, straw hats and trendy sunglasses.
Earlier this week, the bad weather dampened spirits at the event as warnings of weekend downpours have been issued for the UK.
Henley guests on the River Thames were spotted in waterproof ponchos and umbrellas as they scrabbled to find places to let their hoods down.
However, the skies looked to be more forgiving today, giving guests a chance to show off their stylings.
Two women were spotted wearing matching floral dresses - one pink one blue - with cream blazers.
Another was spotted in a striking blue floral frock, with a striped jacket and ornate floral headpiece.
Elsewhere a guest struck a colourful note with a matching knitted rainbow jumper and trousers, teamed with a beaded necklace and bright orange umbrella.
Many of the men opted for dapper sophisticated looks with jeans, a shirt and tie, and a chic rowing blazer on top.
In 2021 it was announced that women would be allowed to wear trousers to the Henley Royal Regatta for the first time since it was established in 1839.
The long-standing sartorial rules - which asked for over-the-knee skirts and no trousers, and a blazer or smart jacket - crumbled under pressure from campaigners who branded the former dress code 'symbolic of an era when women couldn't compete and were just there to look pretty'.
The popular sporting event, which was established in 1839, comes hand-in-hand with a day of picnics and drinking.
Teams compete in over 300 races of an international standard on the Thames, which can include Olympic rowers as well as crews new to the event.
It was first staged in 1839 and has been held annually every year since, except during the two World Wars and 2020 due to Covid-19.
The Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames.
Depending on the day you attend, daily admission prices range between £34 - £56 per person.
The 2024 Regatta will be raced over six days from Tuesday, 2 July to Sunday, 7 July. Racing is expected to finish at around 19:30 each day, except on Sunday when the last race will be at 16:30.