If you need an excuse to get the glad rags on, there's no better option than a day at the races.

The 2017 racing season is in full swing with the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby taking place at the Curragh Racecourse in Kildare today. Aside from all the racing action, there's always a fantastic display of fashion owing in part to the Most Stylish Lady competition. This year's winner is Suzanne McGarry, a Sligo native, who wore a dress by Anna McGuire and matching hat by Laura Hanlon, both of which were bespoke designs. You can see Suzanne's ensemble below, as she's pictured in the middle.

Congratulations to Suzanne McGarry winner of the DDF Most Stylish Lady in association with @thekclub #DDFIrishDerby pic.twitter.com/cj5KL0sejH

— Curragh Racecourse (@curraghrace) July 1, 2017

The finalists are pictured in this snap too in case you're looking for some racing style inspiration.

Stunning style @curraghrace #DDFIrishDerby Congratulations to Suzanne McGarry #moststylishlady pic.twitter.com/iq2j3obVT6

— Horse Racing Ireland (@GoRacing) July 1, 2017

Of course, the competition is always high given the top-class quality of the prizes and this year's offering is phenomenal altogether. Suzanne has won a trip to Dubai, staying in the 5 Star Jumeriah Creekside Hotel, and a €1,000 Dubai Duty Free spending spree. That's not all either as the trip kicks off with a night at the 5 Star K Club with a chauffeur to transport the holiday makers to Dublin Airport the next morning. Delighted with her win, Suzanne said:

"I’m so honoured to be chosen as the Most Stylish Lady here at The Curragh; the style stakes rise each year and I’m so delighted to have won the title. It has been such a wonderful day out as always at The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, only made better by my fabulous prizes! I can’t wait to book my trip; pampering in the K Club, luxury travel to Dubai, shopping ‘til I drop and unwinding at the Jumeriah Creekside Hotel – what could be better!"

The Galway Races are just around the corner and with fabulous prizes worth €12,000 up for grabs for best-dressed winners, the fashion is sure to be off the scale this year. Main image via Twitter: Curragh Racecourse