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Royal Ascot Style Guide

• JonRichard

Have you got your eye on a fabulous occasion dress, but you’re just not sure where you would wear it? What better excuse to splash out, than Ascot. The most elegant and most highly anticipated of all the races, ladies and gents will once again flock to Ascot this June for a day of mingling and betting, whilst sipping on copious amounts of champagne. With less than a month to go until the event, it’s time to start planning your outfit.Notorious for its strict dress code, make sure you don’t get caught out and turned away at the door by brushing up on the Royal Ascot Style Guide.Royal Ascot Style Guide At A Glance- For the first time, Ascot have officially declared the jumpsuit as an acceptable item of clothing - Dresses and skirts should fall either just above the knee, or longer. Mini skirts are a big no-no. - Straps should be at least one inch wide, or more. Spaghetti straps or off-the-shoulder tops will not be tolerated. - Trouser suits are welcome, but they should be of full length and of matching material and colour. - Hats and headpieces with a solid base of at least 4 inches in diameter must be worn. Fascinators do not count.Ascot have gone so far as to put together a series of complete looks in their style guide, to show you exactly how they expect you to dress. Whilst the outfits might be a little out of the average joe’s price range, clocking up to £13,000 per ensemble, it’s a good go-to for a little inspiration. Download the full style guide here.We couldn’t help but notice a serious lack of accessories in the outfit ideas Ascot have so helpfully put together for us, except for the fabulous hats of course. But fear not, if there’s one thing we know, it’s jewellery. We’re here to provide the final piece of the puzzle, minus the hefty price tags. Enjoy!The fabulous sleeves and high neck design is what makes this dress, meaning neckwear and wristwear are simply not needed. The one thing this look is crying out for? A beautiful pair of statement earrings.The light colouring of this chic and sophisticated jumpsuit gives you the opportunity to have some fun with a statement necklace.Finish off this elegant look with a delicate silver pendant. If you really want to go classic, something with a pearl would work perfectly.
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