Royal Ascot is the ultimate dress up and be seen day- actually five days- and the variety and inventiveness of the fashions has to be seen first hand to be appreciated. However it is nevertheless a Royal occasion- indeed Her Majesty owns the racecourse- so some dress rules apply.
For the Queen Anne Enclosure which we will attend they are-
MEN
- Jackets and trousers should be of matching colour and pattern. ie a suit
- A tie should be worn at all times. Bow ties and cravats are not permitted.
- Socks must be worn and should cover the ankle.
- Jeans, chinos and trainers are not permitted.
- Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal National Dress of their country or Service Dress.
- Serving military personnel are welcome to wear Service Dress or equivalent.
WOMEN
- A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.
- Strapless and sheer dresses and tops are not permitted. Please note our definition of strapless necklines include off-the-shoulder, Bardot and one shoulder.
- Trouser suits must be full-length and jumpsuits should fall below the knee. Both must adhere to the neckline regulations above.
- Midriffs must be covered.
- Shorts are not permitted.
- Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal National Dress of their country or Service Dress.
- Serving military personnel are welcome to wear Service Dress or equivalent.
More at https://www.ascot.co.uk/what-to-wearssss/what-to-wear/royal-ascot/queen-anne
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