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 Formal Wear - It applies to the Royal enclosures and most private boxes. Examples of formal ladies and menswear for Royal Ascot with pictures of morning suits, and access to other online Ascot formal wear information.
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The dress code Royal Ascot especially in the Royal enclosures, is strictly adhered to. Details of the dress code standards for general admission and the restricted areas with access to the official Ascot racecourse site.
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General admission dress code
Whilst race goers are encouraged to wear smart clothing, no formal dress code applies except that bare tops are not
permitted at any time.
The restricted areas
There are certain areas of the Ascot race course during Royal Ascot week, when a strict dress code Royal Ascot is enforced. There
is no point in trying to side step the rules as they will be strictly enforced whoever you are !
Generally, ladies are required to wear formal day dress and a hat that covers the crown of the head.
Shoulders and midriff must be covered.
Dresses and skirts shouldn't be more than two inches above the knee.
Trouser suits should be of full-length and of matching material.
Gentlemen must wear either black or grey morning dress, including a waistcoat, with a top hat.
For men, white or brown shoes are frowned upon.
Top hats are the order of the day - in the late 19th century, Lord Harris arrived at Ascot wearing a bowler.
King Edward VIII took one look at him and asked loudly, "Goin' rattin', 'Arris?"
Military dress may be worn as approved dress code.
Overseas visitors may wear the formal national dress of their country.
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The most relevant links we could find, placed here free
 Ascot Racecourse
- Official website for the Ascot racecourse. Read about the events that are going on and more. www.ascot.co.uk
What should I wear?
Royal enclosure dress code
Ladies are required to dress in a manner appropriate to a formal occasion. This means that a hat must be worn,
strapless dresses are not permitted, midriffs must be covered and trouser suits must be of full length and of
matching colour and material. Gentlemen are required to wear either black or grey morning dress, including a
waistcoat, with a top hat. Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal national dress of their country or
Service dress. Those not complying with the dress code will be asked to leave the Royal Enclosure and will be
relieved of their Royal Enclosure badge.
General admission dress code Royal Ascot
Ladies are required to dress in a manner appropriate to a smart occasion. Many wear hats, although this is not
obligatory. Gentlemen are required to wear a shirt and tie, preferably with a suit or jacket. Please note that
jeans, shorts, t-shirts and sports attire (including football and rugby shirts, sweatshirts and trainers) are
not permitted.
Silver ring / Heath dress code Royal Ascot
Whilst racegoers are encouraged to wear smart clothing, no formal dress code applies except that bare tops are not
permitted at any time.
Premier admission dress code Royal Ascot
Both ladies and gentlemen are asked to dress in a manner appropriate to a smart occasion. Many gentlemen wear a
shirt and tie with a jacket or suit. Please note that jeans, shorts, t-shirts and sports attire (including football,
and rugby shirts, sweatshirts and trainers) are not permitted.
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