Talking about
horseracing, this week a famous horserace called Royal Ascot is taking place in
England in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire. It has taken place every year
since 1711.
This big event is
of course one of the biggest opportunities of the year for the British ladies
to debut their recently purchased, perhaps even custom-made especially for the
event, hats and fascinators. During the whole week long event, you can see the
most different styles of hats and fascinators. Some very simple and others as
extravagant a carnival costume.
After checking
all these pictures, I am really thinking about to find a nice hat and take a
flight to England next year to debut my piece.
Of course, that
it is not so simple to participate in the event. For it you have to follow some
fashion rules, like the ones described below.
ROYAL
ENCLOSURE
Ladies
Ladies are kindly reminded that formal day wear is a requirement in the Royal
Enclosure, defined as follows:
· 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;
· Jackets and pashminas may be worn but dresses and tops
underneath should still comply with the Royal Enclosure dress code;
· Trouser suits are welcome. They should be of full length and
of matching material and colour;
· Hats should be worn; a headpiece which has a base of 4
inches (10cm) or more in diameter is acceptable as an alternative to a hat.
Ladies are kindly asked to note the following:
· Strapless, off the shoulder, halter neck, spaghetti straps
and dresses with a strap of less than one inch (2.5cm) are not permitted;
· Midriffs must be covered;
· Fascinators are no longer permitted in the Royal Enclosure;
neither are headpieces which do not have a base covering a sufficient area of
the head (4 inches / 10cm).
Gentlemen
Gentlemen are kindly reminded that it is a requirement to wear either black or
grey morning dress which must include:
· A waistcoat and tie (no cravats); and
· A black or grey top hat; and
· Black shoes.
A gentleman may remove his top hat within a
restaurant, a private box, a private club or that facility’s terrace, balcony
or garden. Hats may also be removed within any enclosed external seating area
within the Royal Enclosure Garden.The customisation of top hats (with, for example, coloured ribbons or bands) is not permitted in the Royal Enclosure.
Children (admitted on Friday and Saturday only)
Girls (aged 10-16) should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested. Hats, headpieces or a fascinator may be worn but are not compulsory.
Boys (aged 10-16) should either dress in accordance with the gentlemen’s dress code (as set out above); or alternatively may wear a dark-coloured lounge suit with a shirt and tie (whereupon no hat is required).
Overseas Visitors Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal National Dress of their country or Service Dress.
Serving Military Personnel Serving military personnel are welcome to wear Service Dress or equivalent.
GRANDSTAND
ADMISSION
Ladies
Ladies within the main Grandstand enclosure are encouraged to dress in a manner
as befits a formal occasion.Ladies are kindly asked to take particular note of the following:
· A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times;
· Strapless or sheer strap dresses and tops are not permitted;
· Trousers must be full length and worn with a top that
adheres to the guidelines above (i.e. strapless or sheer strap tops are not
permitted);
· Jackets and pashminas may be worn but dresses and tops
underneath should still comply with the Grandstand Admission dress code;
· Midriffs must be covered;
· Shorts are not permitted.
Gentlemen
Gentlemen are required to wear a suit with a shirt and tie.
Children Girls (17 or under) should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested. Hats, headpieces or a fascinator may be worn but are not compulsory.
Boys aged (13-17) should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and a tie. Younger boys (12 or under) should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie.
General All Royal Enclosure compliant attire, as defined in this document, is welcome in the Grandstand.
Children Girls (17 or under) should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested. Hats, headpieces or a fascinator may be worn but are not compulsory.
Boys aged (13-17) should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and a tie. Younger boys (12 or under) should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie.
General All Royal Enclosure compliant attire, as defined in this document, is welcome in the Grandstand.
SILVER RING
Whilst we encourage racegoers to wear smart clothes, no formal dress code applies in the Silver Ring except that replica sports shirts are not permitted.
GENERAL
In addition to the specific guidance in this document, please note that fancy dress, novelty and branded / promotional clothing are not allowed on site.
Ascot Racecourse recognises that there may be instances where a degree of discretion is required in determining compliance with our dress code. In such instances, reasonable judgement will be exercised.
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