A Royal Ascot dress code reminder
It is our busiest week of the year and for all of our customers off to the Royal Enclosure at Ascot, we wanted to remind you of the dress code while you are browsing online for your dress hire and hat.
The Royal Ascot website state the dress code clearly.
Ladies are kindly reminded that formal daywear 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. Hire Knee length dresses >
• 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 to the ankle and of matching material and colour.
• Jumpsuits are welcome. They should be of full-length to the ankle, 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. Hat hire London >
Ladies are kindly asked to note the following:
• Strapless, off the shoulder, one shoulder, halter neck, sheer, bardot and spaghetti straps are not permitted.
• Midriffs must be covered.
• Fascinators are not permitted; neither are headpieces which do not have a solid base covering a sufficient area of the head (4 inches/10cm). Fascinator hire >
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.
Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal National Dress of their country or Service Dress. Serving military personnel are welcome to wear Service Dress or equivalent. Fancy dress, novelty and branded / promotional clothing are not allowed on site.