Enquiry: Why do ladies wear huge hats with flora at racing events?

Enquiry: Why do ladies wear huge hats with flora at racing events?

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Here is one more enquiry. I do not understand why most women wear huge hats with flowers and fruit on the top. I understand that it gets sunny etc. But what are fruit and flowers for? Horsey snacks? How has this trend been established?

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