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Last weekend the Royal Ascot wrapped up five days of outstanding horse racing, pageantry, fashion and style that has been celebrated now for 303 years.
I am going to share with you the proper dress code of the most important summer event for Britain’s upper crust.
Queen Anne started the races back in Ascot in 1711 which became a four day event in 1768.
King George IV in 1825 started the tradition of arriving by horse drawn landaus which Her Majesty The Queen and her guests still arrive to the Royal Ascot each race day.
Bold Even with the strict dress code for the Royal Ascot, its always exciting to see the creativity and the unique British sense of style and humor of women hats during this weekend.
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The following is the Dress Protocol for the Royal Ascot Royal Enclosure:
Ladies
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Dresses and skirts should be of modest length and falling just above the knee or longer
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Trousers suits should be full length and of matching material and color
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Shoulder straps should be one inch or greater.
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Hats should be worn; a head piece with a base of four inches / 10 cm or more is acceptable alternative
Gentlemen
For those gentlemen spending the afternoon with the Royals, the dress code is quite specific.
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Black or Grey morning dress must be worn – morning dress is the daytime formal dress code, consisting of a morning coat, waistcoat and striped trousers – accessorized with a tie, no cravats and black shoes
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Foreign guest and serving military personnel are welcome to wear their formal national dress or service dress of their country.
Dress Protocol for the Royal Ascot Grandstand:
Ladies
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A hat or headpiece should be worn at all times with a minimum 4 inch / 10 cm base
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Strapless or sheer strap dresses and tops are not permitted
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Trousers must be full length
Gentlemen
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Gentlemen are required to wear a suit with a shirt and tie and that includes my photographer colleagues
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