The Royal Ascot is a highlight of British summer. The glamorous outfits at Royal Ascot are as much a part of the day as the racing itself. All these things create a great atmosphere, attracting new visitors to the event every year. Many socialites want to “see and be seen” at the Royal Ascot and the best way to blend in at this stylish event is to know how to dress at Royal Ascot.
However, things are going to change at this year’s Royal Ascot. In the royal meeting, it’s been decided already that the event would take place from June 15 to 19. However, the number of people would likely be restricted due to the coronavirus pandemic. Refunds or ticket roll-over have already been offered to the fans. Due to a significant reduction in capacity, the board has decided to close Village Enclosure & Windsor Enclosure.
Only the Queen Anne Enclosure and Royal Enclosure will be operational. Different fashion rules apply to each enclosure. So, the celebration of traditional and contemporary style will be one of the first occasions where fans can get dressed. We can anticipate the fashion sense of the year that will be more dazzling and sophisticated than ever.
The Royal Enclosure
Ladies
Ladies’ formal daywear includes dresses like skirts of modest length that should be above the knees.
Dresses or tops with straps must have a one-inch thickness, while strapless dresses or off-shoulder dresses are not allowed at all.
One can still wear pashmina and jacket on top of the dresses, but it must comply with the above dress code.
Be sure to cover your midriff because it’s not permissible to expose bellybutton. Although trousers and suits are allowed with a full length to the ankle, the material and color should be the same. Jumpsuits that falls below the knee can also opt but according to rule and regulations. As far as headgear is concerned, one should wear a headgear or a hat which must have a base of four inches. Fascinators are not allowed to wear it unless someone is aged between 10- 17.
Gentlemen
Forget fancy suits; men can only wear navy grey or black morning dress that includes black or grey top hat, waistcoat and tie, and black shoes with socks. However, cravats and bow ties are not permitted. Hats can only be removed when in a restaurant private box or a facility terrace, garden, or balcony and an enclosed external seating area within the Royal Enclosure gardens.
Novelty wainscots or ties are not allowed for visitors unless with a patriotic nature, such as flags.
Boys aged between 10- 17 who don’t want to adhere to the men dress code can wear dark-colored lounge suit with tie and shirt.
Military personnel and overseas guests
Serving military personnel can wear their uniforms, and visitors from other countries can wear their formal nation dress or service dress.
The Queen Anne Enclosure
Ladies
Women are permitted to wear fascinators in the Queens Anne Enclosure; a headpiece hat or a fascinator must be worn all the time.
Strapless dresses are not allowed, including one-shoulder dresses and off-the-shoulder Bardot and tops.
Once again, Midriffs must be covered, and wearing shorts is against the dress code.
Suits trousers and jumpsuits should be above the knee length; both should adhere to the dress code mentioned above.
Girls aged below 17 don’t have to follow the rules on headgear they can wear something smart such as summer dresses.
Gentlemen
Men are asked to dress up in a full-length suit with a tie and collar shirt. It is not compulsory to wear top hats in Queen Anne Enclosure.
Bow ties and cravats are not permissible in Queen Anne Enclosure sock must be worn that should cover your ankles.
Chinos and jeans are strictly not allowed.
Boys under the age of 17 should wear a shirt and tie with jackets, or suits children under nine don’t need to wear suits but should dress smartly.
Military personnel and overseas guests
As mention above in Royal Enclosure, Military personal are permitted to wear their uniform, and visitors from other countries are allowed to wear their traditional nation dresses.
