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Latest News - Royal Ascot returns to classic glamour with an updated dress code!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Ascot Racecourse unveiled an updated dress code for the Royal Meeting, 19th to 23rd June 2012.
When I think of Ascot, my mind settles on the image of Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady wearing a striking black and white lace gown. Elegance is key for this event and I love dressing my clients for a day at the races, aiming to achieve a similar striking moment.
The new dress code maintains the sophistication that is required for one of the highlights on the social calender and will not be difficult to achieve on any budget.
Dress Code 2012
Royal Enclosure
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).
Grandstand Enclosure
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
Nearer the time I will feature my favourite looks for Ladies Day, if you have fallen in love with the two SS12 dresses and Hat by Vivien Sheriff shown above, you can shop the page below.
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