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It’s the jewel in the crown of the racing season when it comes to style, and Royal Ascot got off to a suitably fashionable start this morning – with a new, bolder dress code encouraging high glamour at the famous English meet.
Seen by many as the calendar highlight of the British summer season, Royal Ascot has finally returned to its former, pre-pandemic glory – with attendees unhindered by Covid restrictions and encouraged to go all out in the sartorial stakes.
Indeed, this year’s published Style Guide for the event, the eleventh of its kind, requests formality remains in the Royal Enclosure – but hints at a more relaxed approach elsewhere, suggesting exuberant occasion wear is positively encouraged in 2022.
And early arrivals on Monday clearly got the memo – sporting a dazzling array of colourful outfits, with show-stopping statement hats and elegant headpieces taking centre stage.
Although not attending, the Queen is likely to watch from Windsor Castle when her horse, King’s Lynn, races in the King’s Stand Stakes at 3.40pm this afternoon.
Royal Ascot goes bold! Attendees on the first day of the English meet didn’t hold back in the style stakes, with these two friends plumping for green, with one opting for a chic tiered number, while the other picked a lighter shade with lace panels
Bring on the bonnets: The style mantra for many of the first day’s attendees appeared to be ‘go bold’, with one racegoers, Vivienne Jenner, showing off her fuschia and lemon headwear
The colours of Ukraine’s flag were woven into this lady’s (left) look, with blue and yellow making up the colour scheme of her headwear and dress
Razzle dazzle ’em: Many of those arriving at the main spectators’ enclosure opted for co-ordinating outfits – with these two friends choosing fiery reds for their headwear – and the same orange aviator shades
As ever, headwear steals the Ascot show: Here, lemon and pink combined in a millinery swirl – and some co-ordinated shades – for this daring look worn by hatmaker Lisa Tan
Milliner Lisa Tan wore a pink trouser suit while this lady, right, also used swirling pink and yellow – matched with strappy cerise heels – to colourful effect
The show-stopping black and yellow outfit turned heads on the first day of the five-day meet. This stylish reveller donned a 60s style lemon dress with a matching clutch bag – but it was the over-sized floral headwear that stole the show
Classic looks also featured alongside the bursts of colour, with this sophisticated duo donning traditional formal attire
Happy and glorious: Patriotic racing fans continued the Platinum Jubilee celebrations with red, white and blue hats
Platty Joobs makes it to Royal Ascot! Red, white and blue also featured as racegoers paid tribute to the Queen’s 70th year
Impact: Many chose for the boldest colour in the spectrum, with these friends both option for scarlet outfits
Among the most eye-catching looks on display was a reveller sporting a gargantuan lemon and black floral head piece, teamed with a 60s style yellow dress.
Elsewhere, the catwalk included monochrome polka dots, flashes of fuschia and floating summer frocks in deep, emerald greens. Many of those arriving at the main spectators’ enclosure opted for co-ordinating outfits with pals too.
Amongst the racegoers was Princess Beatrice, wearing a beautiful belted tiered cream dress with neutral heels and a rustic-style hat, arriving on the arm of her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, who donned a sharp top hat and tails with a pink tie.
The Queen will not attend Royal Ascot today as she misses out on the event amid her ongoing mobility issues – but there will be a procession featuring Prince Charles, Camilla and Peter Phillips in the first carriage.
Following behind in the second carriage will be the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent; while in the third carriage will be Princess Anne, the Queen’s close friend Lord de Mauley and former British Horseracing Authority head of stewarding William Nunneley with his wife Caroline.
In the fourth carriage at the procession – the details for which were revealed at noon today – will be the Earl and Countess of Hopetoun along with Tom Hooper and Lady Alexandra Hooper, who is also close with the royals.
Her Majesty was a regular at the Berkshire racecourse before the pandemic and has been at every Royal Meeting since acceding to the throne in 1952, apart from when it was held behind closed doors in 2020.
However the 96-year-old monarch will likely be watching from home just seven miles away at Windsor Castle this afternoon, especially when her horse King’s Lynn races in the King’s Stand Stakes at 3.40pm.
This floaty blue number cascaded in the breeze, with a shock of feathered pink headwear finishing the look. Right: A bubblegum blue dress hits the mark with an extravagant matching floral hat in pinks, blues and purples
Princess Beatrice, wearing a beautiful belted tiered cream dress with neutral heels and a rustic-style hat, arrives at the event with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, who donned top hat and tails with a pink tie
Back to nature: A horseracing fan arrives for the first day of the meet in a woven hat topped with natural flowers and colourful butterflies
Wearing a ochre-coloured dress strewn with daisies, the racing fan turned heads as she arrived for day one this morning
Flower power: This reveller ensured her dress was in harmony with the racing green of the course
Monochrome magic! Black and white also featured in the colour scheme for day one attendees
This racegoer dons a delicate halo of scallop-shaped metallics – reflecting her pink dress
Bring on the colour! Performers The Tootsies sported matching dresses by the Pretty Dress Company, with hats by Sarah Cant
Some employees working at the festival wore equally dramatic attire; this duo donned gold outfits – and pairs of stilts – as the first day got underway
The Queen, who has owned 22 winners of races at Royal Ascot, was among racegoers attending last year after it was selected to take part in the Government’s events research programme on behalf of the sport of racing.
Plenty of fans adopted a patriotic theme too, to ensure the Platinum Jubilee celebrations continue, with red, white and blue incorporated into their outfits for the day.
Racegoers have long been accustomed to dressing to impress for Royal Ascot – but this year, the annual event appears to be encouraging guests to be more daring than ever with their outfit choices.
This year’s Royal Ascot Style Guide, which is the eleventh of its kind, is keen to demonstrate to racing followers around the world that British fashion houses can help those attending the Royal Meeting is about looking your best.
Meanwhile it also appears to encourage racegoers to embrace a more ‘casual’ look at the event, with female models posing in mini dresses and platform heels, while men are permitted to wear Cuban shirts and printed garments.
Attendees in the Royal Enclosure are required to wear a ‘modest’ hemline, however elsewhere in the guide it appears sky-high mini skirts may be permitted in other enclosures.
Summer dresses were the order of the day for many arriving at the Berkshire course: Racegoer Bianca Richards opted for a cream dress with red ditsy flowers – and a matching apricot headpiece
Cameras at the ready: A group of stylishly dressed ladies take photos of the racecourse ahead of the action this afternoon
A sunbeam! The famous racing event has returned largely to pre-pandemic status – with zero restrictions on revellers – and a dress code that appears to encourage people to go all out on occasion wear. Right, Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins looked chic in pale blue
Hats off to high glamour! A fuschia-coloured floral flourish was seen on this racegoer, left, while another chose a dramatic silver woven piece, with matching grey feathers
Back to black: Ulrika Jonsson went for a formal black flowing frock with ruched shoulders – with a matching black headpiece
After two years of restrictions, Royal Ascot looks set for an all-out 2022 meet. Pictured: An attendee looks stylish in white and blue, with two over-sized blue rose flowers and fluttering feathers making a millinery statement
THE OFFICIAL ROYAL ASCOT STYLE GUIDE 2022
ROYAL ENCLOSURE DRESS CODE
LADIES
Pictured left: Favourbrook jacket £720, trousers £250, waistcoat £320, tie £95, pocket square £35, Oliver Brown top hat £500, Shirt £85, Shoes: Haes and Curtis £149. Pictured right: The Vampire’s Wife dress £1,650, Handbag £450, Hat: Edwina Ibbotson £1,580, Shoes: Roger Vivier £1,350, Ring: Garrard £8,000
Erdem dress £2490, hat £1395, gloves £390, Emilia Wickstead shoes £515, earrings: 4element. Available to rent.
- Dresses and skirts should be of modest length defined as falling just above the knee or longer.
- Dresses and tops should have straps of one inch or greater. Strapless, off the shoulder, halter neck and spaghetti straps are not permitted. Dresses and tops with sheer straps and sleeves are also not permitted.
- Jackets and pashminas may be worn. Tops and dresses underneath should still comply with the Royal Enclosure Dress Code. Midriffs must be covered.
- Trouser suits are welcome. They should be of full-length to the ankle and of matching material and colour.
- Jumpsuits are welcome. They should fall below the knee, with regulations matching that for dresses.
- Hats should be worn; however, a headpiece which has a solid base of 4 inches (10cm) or more in diameter is acceptable as an alternative to a hat. Fascinators are not permitted.
GIRLS
- Girls (aged 10-17) should dress in accordance with the Ladies’ Dress Code. However, they may wear a headpiece or fascinator as an alternative to a hat, without any size restriction.
GENTLEMEN
Favourbrook jacket £720, trousers £250, waistcoat £280, tie £110, shoes £320, Oliver Brown top hat £500, shirt £85
It is a requirement to wear black, grey or navy morning dress which must include:
- A waistcoat and tie (no cravats or bow ties)
- A black or grey top hat
- Black shoes worn with socks
A gentleman may remove his top hat within a restaurant, a Private Box, a private club or a facility’s terrace, balcony or garden.
Hats may also be removed within any enclosed external seating area within the Royal Enclosure Gardens.
The customisation of top hats (with, for example, coloured ribbons or bands) is not permitted in the Royal Enclosure
Novelty waistcoats and ties are not permitted. Discreet patterns and those of a patriotic nature (for example, a national flag) are acceptable.
BOYS
- Boys (aged 10-17) should either dress in accordance with the gentlemen’s Dress Code; or alternatively may wear a dark-coloured lounge suit with a shirt and tie.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Fancy dress, novelty and branded or promotional clothing is not permitted on site.
QUEEN ANNE ENCLOSURE DRESS CODE
LADIES
Pictured left: Dress: Simone Rocha £995, Hat: Jane Taylor £1,560, ShuShu Tong bag £450, shoes £875. Pictured right: Emilia Wickstead dress: £1,650, shoes £590, Hat: Edwina Ibbotson £2,045
Pictured left: Dress: Lisa the Label £720, Hat: Emily London £885, Shoes: Roger Vivier £1,150. Pictured right: Oliver Brown suit £327, shirt £85, tie £69, pocket square: Richard Anderson £84, shoes: Christian Louboutin £775
Ladies within the Queen Anne Enclosure are required to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion and are kindly asked to take note of the following:
- 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. Dresses and tops with sheer straps and sleeves are also not permitted. Midriffs must be covered.
- Trouser suits must be full-length and jumpsuits should fall below the knee. Both must adhere to the neckline regulations above. Shorts are not permitted.
GIRLS
- Girls aged 17 and under should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested.
- Hats, headpieces and fascinators may be worn but are not compulsory.
GENTLEMEN
Richard James jacket £585, trousers £345, Oliver Brown shirt £85, tie £49, Hawes and Curtis pocket square £29, shoes £149
Pictured left: Oliver Spencer suit jacket £369, suit trousers £189, shirt: Budd £130, Tie: Oliver Brown £59, pocket square: Richard Anderson £95, shoes: Harry’s £350. Pictured right: Richard James jacket £745, trousers £325, shirt: Budd £130, tie: Oliver Brown £49, pocket square: Richard Anderson £95, shoes: Russel and Bromley £225
Gentlemen’s Dress Code Gentlemen are required to wear a full-length suit with a collared shirt and tie, and kindly asked to take note of the following: Jackets and trousers should be of matching colour and pattern.
- 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.
BOYS
- Boys aged 10-17 should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and tie. Younger boys nine and under should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie.
VILLAGE ENCLOSURE
LADIES
Pictured left: Bora Aksu blouse £429, skirt £385, shoes £595, hat: Juliette Botterill £370, handbag: Roger Vivier £1,050. Pictured right: dress: Temperley £560, hat: Yuan Li Milinery £580, shoes: Jimmy Choo £750
Pictured left: Shrimps dress £495, bag £475, hat: Bee Smith £250, shoes: Office £40, earrings: Margaux Studios £195. Pictured right: Gant blazer £350, trousers £175, shirt: Hawes and Curtis £55, tie: Oliver Brown £59, shoes: Christian Louboutin £775
Ladies within the Village Enclosure are required to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion and are kindly asked to take note of the following:
- 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. Dresses and tops with sheer straps and sleeves are also not permitted. Midriffs must be covered.
- Trouser suits must be full-length, and jumpsuits should fall below the knee. Both must adhere to the neckline regulations above. Shorts are not permitted
Please note, the Village Enclosure is a grassed area and ladies should consider their hat size and shoes accordingly. Smaller hats or fascinators and wedges or block heels are recommended in place of large headwear or stilettos.
GIRLS
- Girls aged 17 and under should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested.
- Hats, headpieces and fascinators may be work but are not compulsory.
GENTLEMEN
Gant blazer £350, trousers £175, Hawes and Curtis shirt £55, shoes £149, tie: Oliver Brown £59
Gentlemen are required to wear a full-length trousers and jacket with a collared shirt and tie, and kindly asked to take note of the following:
- A tie should be worn at all times. Ties, bow ties or cravats can be worn in the Village Enclosure.
- Socks must be worn and should cover the ankle.
- Jeans and trainers are not permitted.
BOYS
Boys aged 10-17 should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and tie. Younger boys nine and under should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie.
WINDSOR ENCLOSURE
LADIES
Dress: LK Bennett £499, hat: Juliette Botterill £430, shoes: Kurt Geiger £99
Whilst there is no official Dress Code for the Windsor Enclosure, Ladies are encouraged to dress in smart daywear.
It is recommended that ladies wear smart attire with a hat or fascinator.
GENTLEMEN
Ted Baker jacket £279, trousers £150, shirt £95, pocket square: Oliver Brown £35, shoes: Grenson £295
Whilst there is no official Dress Code for the Windsor Enclosure, Gentlemen are encouraged to dress in smart daywear.
It is recommended that Gentlemen wear a jacket, collared shirt and full-length trousers.
This year’s Style Guide for the event, which is the eleventh of its kind, is keen to demonstrate to racing followers around the world that British fashion houses can help those attending the Royal Meeting is about looking your best
Early arrivals were seen taking the latest dress code to the letter – sporting an array of colourful outfits, with statement hats taking centre stage
As the gates opened, attendees in their finest attire flooded through for a day of quaffing champagne under the sun
Finery: The queues at Royal Ascot this morning – with the men heading for the Royal Enclosure dolled up in top hats and tails
Formal: The Royal Enclosures still requires attendees to don their Sunday best…but other parts of the racecourse will see a more relaxed view on attire
For once, the hats had a practical use too – with this elegant wide-brimmed number keeping the bright sunshine at bay
Thousands are expected to descend on Ascot Racecourse over the coming days – as one of the most famous events in the society calendar returns
Star watch: Stradivarius, pictured at the event in 2021, will face nine rivals as he goes in search of a fourth Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Thursday
The Platinum Jubilee celebrations will continue at the racing event – just a stone’s throw from Windsor, with giant Union Jacks welcoming guests
The Royal Ascot Style Guide establishes the official Dress Code of the Royal Meeting and is a bellwether and source of inspiration in the world of occasion dressing.
The styling has been directed by acclaimed stylist Rachel Bakewell and appears to encourage racegoers to embrace a more ‘casual’ look at the event, with female models posing in mini dresses and platform heels, while men are permitted to wear Cuban shirts and printed garments.
Attendees in the Royal Enclosure are required to wear a ‘modest’ hemline, however elsewhere in the guide it appears sky-high mini skirts may be permitted in other enclosures.
Brands featuring in the guide include the likes of Simone Rocha, Erdem, Shrimps and Vampire’s Wife to name a few, styled across Royal Ascot’s four Enclosures’ dress codes.
For 2022, the Royal Ascot Style Guide pays homage to the incredible talent and style of both international and British fashion houses, with trend-setting designs from established and emerging brands, through to high end and high street.
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