Bookmarked as one of the summer’s most prestigious sporting occasions, Royal Ascot is a flurry of racing competition and impeccable dress. The four-day event is loved for its fashion as much as its horse racing and is not one to take lightly when it comes to choosing what to wear. Traditionally, a strict dress code ensued, with women expected to wear a hat as well as complying to regulatory dress requirements. Today, this still stands for certain ticket holders, but there are varying degrees of expectation depending on your entry pass. Here, we look at the rules surrounding each and offer suggestions on how best to ensure you’re styled appropriately on the day. Here, we look at the rules surrounding each and offer suggestions on how best to ensure you’re styled appropriately on the day.
