How to Dress Correctly For Royal Ascot

This is where the dress code of ‘formal daywear’ is taken seriously, and the rules are at their most rigorous.

Dresses and skirts should be of a modest length falling just above the knee or longer.

Shoulder straps should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm), spaghetti straps are not permitted.

Jackets and pashminas may be worn. Tops and dresses underneath should still comply with the shoulder strap requirements.

Trouser suits are welcome and should be of matching material and colour.

Jumpsuits are welcome but they should fall below the knee and comply with shoulder strap requirements.

Hats should be worn – however a headpiece with a solid base of at least 4 inches (10cm) in diameter is an acceptable alternative. Fascinators are not permitted.

Girls aged between 10-17 should dress in accordance with the Ladies’ Dress Code, however, they may wear a headpiece or a fascinator as an alternative to a hat, without any size restriction.

Strapless, one-shoulder, off-the-shoulder, halter neck and bardot styles are not permitted.

Sheer fabrics are not permitted.

Visible midriffs are not permitted.

Ladies within these enclosures are required to dress in a manner ‘befitting of a formal occasion.’

A dress or top and skirt, with shoulder or halter neck straps are permitted.

Lace and chiffon fabrics are permitted, no minimum length.

Trouser suits are welcome and should be of matching material and colour.

Jumpsuits should fall below the knee and comply with the above strap requirements.

A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.

Strapless and sheer dresses and tops are not permitted. This includes dardot, one-shoulder and off-the-shoulder styles.

Sheer fabrics are not permitted.

Visible midriffs are not permitted.

Girls aged 17 and under should be dressed for a formal daytime occasion. Hats, headpieces and fascinators are not compulsory.

Ladies within the Village Enclosure are required to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion.

A dress or top and skirt with shoulder or halter neck straps are permitted.

Lace and chiffon fabrics are permitted, no minimum length.

Trouser suits are welcome and should be of matching material and colour.

Jumpsuits should fall below the knee and comply with the above strap requirements.

A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.

Strapless, one-shoulder, off-the-shoulder and bardot styles are not permitted.

Sheer fabrics are not permitted.

Visible midriffs are not permitted.

Girls aged 17 and under should be dressed for a formal daytime occasion. Hats, headpieces and fascinators are not compulsory.

Although no official dress code, ladies are encouraged to dress in smart daywear and a hat or fascinator is recommended.