The dress code is more relaxed in the Queen Anne Enclosure and ladies are allowed to wear smaller fascinators and slightly shorter dresses.

They can also show more shoulder and midriff. No waistcoat or top hat is required for a man, although a tie is still needed as part of the suit.

Even more laid back dress code and men can go without a tie. Women can wear more informal dresses. There is actually no dress code for the Windsor enclosure, but despite that racegoers more often than not still dress to fit in — after all, they are still at Royal Ascot.

Suits, ties and top dresses for the ladies are still very much on show, while you can even pre-book your own picnic bench.

Racegoers can then either collect a pre-booked picnic, or bring their own. Is less formal than the Queen Anne enclosure, with gentleman required to wear a suit and tie and ladies, Royal Ascot hats.

Racegoers are encouraged to dress in a manner that will see them fit into a formal occasion. The culture and etiquette around Royal Ascot is very much tied to this evolution.

Every year Royal Ascot is attended by Queen Elizabeth and other members of the British Royal Family, arriving each day in a horse-drawn carriage with the Royal procession taking place at the start of each race day and the raising of the Royal Standard and the playing of the National Anthem.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also attend, as well as the Earl and Countess of Wessex. It is a major event in the British social calendar, and press coverage of the attendees and their attire often exceeds coverage of the actual racing.

You can wear jeans to most race meetings. You can wear whatever you want to Ascot normally within reason, but Royal Ascot requires you to follow a strict dress code.

Check the dress codes on the Ascot website to see what you can and cannot wear. Ripped jeans and sportswear is a general no-go at most racetracks.

Fascinators are allowed in every enclosure provided it has a four-inch base. Smaller fascinators can be worn in everywhere bar the Royal Enclosure.

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Eyeshadow: Huda Beauty. Click for Eyeshadow. Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury. Bag: Accessoryo. Nail Polish: O. Shoes: Manolo Blahnik. Where to Find: Yellow Hat is from www.

The Dress is: Gina Bacconi Click to see Dress. UK Bag: Loni Click for Bag. Eyeshadow: Dior Click for Eyeshadow. Nail Varnish: Essie Click for Nail Varnish.

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Lipstick: Dior. Eyeshadow: Dior. Bag: Leah Ward. Shoes: Jimmy Choo. The Dress is: Karen Millen Click to see Dress UK. Hatinator: Anna Andrienko.

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Don't what ever you do think you can ONLY WEAR MATCHY MATCHY outfits. Some of the best outfits I've seen for the races, are creative outfits that use unexpected colour combinations.

If you are putting your outfit together online, and unable to know for sure that colours are exact matches, then contrasting instead of matching is the best way ahead.

This way you don't need stress about if the dress and hat will be an exact match when you receive them. Another great advantage of getting creative with colour combinations is that you greatly reduce the risk of finding someone else wearing the same outfit.

There are high street retailers that will have a range of low priced headpieces, and fascinators on their shelves to match this seasons dresses, but if you go with those easy options, you will find sooooooo many people wearing the same outfit.

This is fine of course if you are buying your outfit, just "fit for purpose", but if you want to win in the style stakes, then you'll need show more thought has been put into your outfit, and consequently drastically reduce the chances of meeting someone in your same outfit.

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Nail Polish: Essie. Shoes: Malone Souliers. Click for Shoes. The Fuschia Floral headpiece illustrated with the outfit is www.

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Bag: Colette Hayman. Bracelet: Betsey Johnson. Shoes: Karen Millen. When you have found the Nude Dress that contrasts with your skin tone for the season, then you can wear an outfit with the Hat, Bag, Dress and Shoes all in the Nudes, without looking Nude.

As with any one colour arrangement though if wearing a hat, follow the same rule. If the dress has a lot going on - lot's of print, cutwork, floral or lace detail, then keep the hat or headpiece simple and chic.

If the dress has simple lines and colour, then you can let the hat sing with lot's of size, floral or feather details.

When keeping both the Dress and Hat the same colour, you need choose who the lead singer is. Click Here for Headpiece International. Dress: Black Halo.

Click for Earrings UK or for the Earrings USA. Nail Varnish: Essie. Shoes: Nicholas Kirkwood. An 'A' Line or full circle skirt in a Bold Floral print is the perfect shape skirt for a day at the races.

Look for prints that feature many shades, giving you a choice when looking for your accessories and hat to match. Where to Find: The Headpiece with this outfit is: Anna Andrienko.

Earrings: Bling Store. Click for Earrings UK. Eyeshadow: Lancome. Bag: Girly Handbags. The headpiece is available from www. Dress: Roman.

Click for Eye Shadow. Bag: Bidear. Nail Varnish: Maybelline. Shoes: Office. The Headpiece is: DressImpress. The Dress: Self Portrait. Earrings: Nadri.

Click for Earrings USA. Eyeshadow: Chanel. Click for Eyeshadow UK or for the Eyeshadow in the USA. Lipstick: Mac. Click for Lipstick UK or for the Lipstick in the USA.

Nail Polish: ILNP. Shoes: Tabitha Simmons. The Hat is for Hire at: DressImpress. Click for Teal Hat. Dress: Coast. Earrings: Chic Bijoux.

Eyeshadow: Urban Decay. The Bag: Swanky Swans. Nail Polish: Rimmel. Shoes: Carvela. The headpiece illustrated with this outfit is DressImpress.

The Dress is: Roman Originals. Mascara: YSL. Click for Mascara UK. Click For Bag. Click for Nail Varnish Shoes: John Lewis.

The Headpiece is: DressImpress Hat Hire. Click for Headpiece. The Bag: Ebay. Eyeshadow: Charlotte Tilbury. The Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury.

Vail Varnish: Essie. Shoes: Moda in Pelle. Earrings: Black Moon. The Bag: Wallyn's. Nail Varnish: Rimmel. Shoes: Hobbs. The Headpiece is: Anna Andrienko.

Earrings: Lele Sadoughi. Click for Earrings International. Eyeshadow Palette: Guerlain. Lipstick: By Terry. Bag: Swanky Swans.

Shoes: Yuul Yie. Click for Bag UK. Shoes: Reiss. Your dresses and skirts should be of modest length for which the hemlines fall on the knees or longer and should also be of matching material and color.

This formal event is not an occasion to show off your print mixing skills as well as edgy and rock-chic looks.

Keep in mind that midriffs must also be covered and strapless and sheer outfits are not permitted. This means that crop tops, miniskirts, shorts, revealing tops, and plunging necklines are out of the equation.

So, opt for more modest outfits for where your tops and dresses should have straps of two inch or greater. Jackets may be worn but should still comply with the Royal Enclosure dress code.

The most important accessory for the occasion is the hat, headpiece, or fascinator that should be worn at all times. However, since the Royal Enclosure is the most formal and elegant enclosure, fascinators are not permitted, but headpieces which have a base of 4 inches or more in diameter is acceptable as alternatives to a hat.