Royal Ascot is a sports and social event, founded in the 18th century and since then annually held in the British town of Ascot, Berkshire. Celebrities, aristocrats and members of the royal family come to this event.

This event is covered in various media and blogs, and therefore may be of interest to many women of fashion. But before you go to the races, you need to understand that to be in the stands next to Queen Elizabeth it will not work, because the stands are divided into several sectors, one of which is reserved specifically for members of the royal family and representatives of the aristocracy, where you will not be allowed.

Although it may be for the best, because in the Royal Sector of the stands there are dress code requirements ...



1. Dresses and skirts should be of modest length - knee-length and below.

2. The straps of dresses and tops must be at least 2.5 cm wide or wider.

3. Jackets and shawls may be worn over dresses, but dresses and tops worn underneath must still comply with the Royal Sector dress code.

4. Pantsuits are welcome. Pants and jackets should be full length and should be matched in color and material.

5. A required element is a hat. As an alternative to the hat, you can wear any headgear with a base of at least 10 cm in diameter.

6. Strapless dresses; dresses falling from the shoulders; dresses with a strap-collar, fixed on the neck, and dresses with thin straps are not allowed.

7. An open abdomen, back or other parts of the torso are not allowed.

8. Veils are not allowed, as are hats that do not have a base with an area of ​​at least 10 cm.



The rules are actually very soft and leave a lot of freedom that not everyone can use correctly. If you go to the Royal Ascot races and carefully observe people, you will clearly see that in the ranks of the modern "aristocracy" there are many who look like the last rabble ...