Royal Ascot racegoers pull out all the stops for Ladies Day
Glamorous racegoers showed off their finery as they arrived for day three of Royal Ascot today – with many of the ladies donning sky high fascinators and trouser suits for the upmarket event.
Revellers were snapped wearing stunning outfits boasting a rainbow of colours today, as they made the most of the glorious Berkshire sunshine during Ladies Day.
The British royal family has been out in force at the event this week, with King Charles, Camilla, Princess Anne, 71, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and Princess Beatrice, 33, and Edoardo Mapelli-Mozzi, 38, all attending.
More of the royal family are expected to be seen today, with revellers certainly dressed to impress arriving as early as 10am.
Sabrina Elba, the actress wife of superstar Idris Elba, led the glamour today in a Kate Middleton-inspired white Self Portrait dress suit and beret, which costs £710.
Other celebrities at the event included TV stars Charlotte Hawkins and Louise Roe, who were sure to command attention in green and blue dresses.
Many of the female dressers made the most of the relaxed new rules – which allows people to dress from male and female dress codes regardless of their gender – with women in trousers and three-piece suits.
While others opted for plunging necklines and teetering heels which will no doubt be kicked off as the festivities continue.
Suited and booted! Many guests opted for the relaxed dress code by choosing to wear trouser suits
Champagne chic! One of the sleekest dressers of the day opted for a gold hue with a scorpion tie and headpiece
Another race goer looked radiant in a red suit with a huge feather fascinator
The futures bright! Another racegoer picked a bright orange suit for the celebrations
Pink perfection! Another racegoer opted for towering heels and
Strutting their stuff! Many made the racecourse their catwalk as they looked stunning in suits
Bit of all white! This racegoer opted for a huge hat and 70s-inspired white jumpsuit for the day out
Tatler’s style editor Chandler Tregaskes looked great in gold boots and a 90s rock suit
Milliner Tracy Rose improved their neck muscles in a huge headpiece
Pineapple perfection! Another racegoer opted for a bright yellow dress with a pineapple bag while exuding glamour with a stunning make-up look
Ready for summertime sadness! One racegoer took a break from the pack in a black velvet number
All coming up roses! Another looked pretty in a pink look which appeared to be floral inspired
Another racegoer opted for a gorgeous blue and orange dress with an A-line shape
Glamorous racegoers showed off their finery as they arrived for day three of Royal Ascot today – with many donning sky high fascinators and figure hugging dresses for the event
Guests were snapped wearing stunning outfits boasting a rainbow of colours today, as they made the most of the sunshine during Ladies Day
Ladybug chic: One lady opted for oversized sunglasses with red and blue as she began celebrations
Here comes the girls! Another group arrived for the day pretty summer dresses set to celebrate the day ahead
Green was very on theme for many of the guests who opted for pretty dresses and hates
Floral fancy! Another racegoer looked gorgeous in white with a pretty floral pattern
Ray of sunshine! Another racegoer opted for a bright yellow dress with a Kate Middleton inspired white jacket
Red at the races! Another opted for a bright red top hat and intricately patterned dress, while clutching a copy of Memoirs of a Geisha
Keeping it classy! Two guests looked elegant in simple white dresses
Pom pom perfection! This guest commanded attention in yellow with a pom pom fascinator
Lady in red! One racegoer opted for white strappy heels with a thigh-high slit
Here come the girls! Colour seemed to be the choice of the day for many of the women
Racegoer Anastasia Tutus added a bit of theatre in a flamingo-inspired red gown
Neon nights! Another opted for a bright green dress with a golden flower fascinator
She got the monochrome memo! Another racegoer opted for black and white as she celebrated the day
Blue beauty! Another racegoer paired nude platform heels with a flowing floral number
Cha cha cha! Another reveller opted for a deep pink look, with a ballroom inspired skirt
Garden of England! One racegoer chose a pretty dress with a white heel
Dotty for the races! One reveller opted for a simple but stylish look
Silky perfection! Another looked stunning in a full length green gown
Another feather in the cap! One racegoer opted for a very extravagent feather fascinator
Yesterday the action hotted up as the champagne flowed and guests got very merry into the night.
As the drinks kept coming and revellers began celebrating their wins, they began to loosen up and lark about with each other, in good spirits on a sunny day.
Among the scenes of revellers who were heading home after a day of partying were savvy women who had ditched their high heels in favour of sensible flat shoes to travel home in, as well as a gentleman who had picked up some snacks to tide him over for the evening.
Stylish attendees made for a colourful and glamorous display as they arrived at the racecourse earlier for another day of nail-biting races and plenty of partying.
Many opted for wild and wonderful outfits for the occasion, with some taking advantage of this year’s updated dress-code which permits women to wear trousers.
The glamorous scenes at the beginning of day two, where white seemed to be the colour of the moment among the earliest attendees, come after hilarious antics captured last night as the opening day of the festival came to a close.
Sabrina Elba, the actress wife of superstar Idris, lead the glamour in a chic white number
Sabrina stunned in the white number – which appeared to be a big trend among racegoers
Zara and Mike Tindall lead the royal family arrivals at Ladies Day as they arrived for day three of Royal Ascot
The two appeared to lap up the sunshine at the event as they arrived ahead of the Royal Procession
Sabrina Elba (3rd R), Gurpreet Panesar (2nd R) and Corinne Grierson (R) attend day three of Royal Ascot
The Tootsie Rollers wore floral dresses as they made the most of the sunny weather
The retro girlband looked stunning in the summer dresses
Beauty in blue! Charlotte Hawkins showed off her sensational figure in cobalt
Gorgeous in green! Louise Roe looked pretty in a floral dress with green shoes
Stylist Nana Acheampong was joined by Scott Wimsett and Louise Roe for the event
King Charles’ private secretary Sir Clive Alderton and Lady Alderton attend the races
Pastel colours and white were a theme of the day with many revellers stunning in pretty dresses
Going for green! Racegoers picked bright green fascinators and accesories for the celebration. Pictured is Louise Roe and Nana Acheampong
Orange you glad to see me! Dressers didn’t shy away from bright colours as they picked red and coral hues
Hats off! Many coordinating their hats with their dresses for full glam
The butterfly effect? Others used nature to inspire their race day looks
As the festival continues for its second day in the baking summer sunshine, partying racegoers will no doubt be ready for another day of festivities.
The opening of Royal Ascot 2023 saw plenty of royals descend on the racecourse to celebrate King Charles’s first event as monarch.
Included in the royal line-up was King Charles and Queen Camilla, Princess Anne, Zara and Mike Tindall, and Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
This year, organisers of the race have paid tribute to Royal Ascot’s ‘biggest fan’, Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away last September.
During her 70-year reign, Her late Majesty attended almost every single Royal Ascot festival, with the exception of last year.
In the pink! One woman opted for a stunning vibrant gown as she arrived for the Berkshire event ahead of Ladies Day
Strike a pose! One pair of friends appeared in good spirits as they arrived this morning for the event in Berkshire ahead of the big day
Feeling floral! One woman showed off an incredible hat which featured an enormous flower as she arrived for the event in Berkshire
Yesterday the action hotted up on the second day of Royal Ascot 2023 as the winnings came in and the champagne is on ice
This year, organisers have displayed a heartwarming collection of photos of the Queen visiting Ascot over the years.
They include a black-and-white photo of the royal riding on the tracks in 1960 when she was 34 years old.
The mother-of-four was pictured with a headscarf and riding boots on on as her horse galloped along the track.
The Queen was taking part in an unofficial race with others members of her royal party and ended up finishing fourth.
What’s more, the organisers also selecting a photograph of the Queen beaming at Ladies Day in 2013.
The event turned out to be one of the Queen’s most successful Ascots as her horse Estimate won the Gold Cup – making her the first monarch in 200 years to scoop the prize.
The late royal was pictured beaming at her trophy, which was presented to her by her son Prince Andrew.
The Queen was dressed in one of her signature coat dresses in a pretty shade of purple.
Underneath her jacket, the monarch wore a pretty floral dress – which perfectly complimented the flowers on her hat.
In the image, the Queen is seen wearing a three-strand pearl necklace – which she also wore to her final ever Ascot in June 2021.
THE OFFICIAL ROYAL ASCOT STYLE GUIDE 2023
ROYAL ENCLOSURE DRESS CODE
LADIES
Pictured left: Favourbrook jacket £720, trousers £250, waistcoat £320, tie £95, pocket square £35, Oliver Brown top hat £500, Shirt £85, Shoes: Haes and Curtis £149. Pictured right: The Vampire’s Wife dress £1,650, Handbag £450, Hat: Edwina Ibbotson £1,580, Shoes: Roger Vivier £1,350, Ring: Garrard £8,000
Erdem dress £2490, hat £1395, gloves £390, Emilia Wickstead shoes £515, earrings: 4element. Available to rent.
- Dresses and skirts should be of modest length defined as falling just above the knee or longer.
- Dresses and tops should have straps of one inch or greater. Strapless, off the shoulder, halter neck and spaghetti straps are not permitted. Dresses and tops with sheer straps and sleeves are also not permitted.
- Jackets and pashminas may be worn. Tops and dresses underneath should still comply with the Royal Enclosure Dress Code. Midriffs must be covered.
- Trouser suits are welcome. They should be of full-length to the ankle and of matching material and colour.
- Jumpsuits are welcome. They should fall below the knee, 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. Fascinators are not permitted.
GIRLS
- 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.
GENTLEMEN
Favourbrook jacket £720, trousers £250, waistcoat £280, tie £110, shoes £320, Oliver Brown top hat £500, shirt £85
It is a requirement to wear black, grey or navy morning dress which must include:
- A waistcoat and tie (no cravats or bow ties)
- A black or grey top hat
- Black shoes worn with socks
A gentleman may remove his top hat within a restaurant, a Private Box, a private club or a facility’s terrace, balcony or garden.
Hats may also be removed within any enclosed external seating area within the Royal Enclosure Gardens.
The customisation of top hats (with, for example, coloured ribbons or bands) is not permitted in the Royal Enclosure
Novelty waistcoats and ties are not permitted. Discreet patterns and those of a patriotic nature (for example, a national flag) are acceptable.
BOYS
- Boys (aged 10-17) should either dress in accordance with the gentlemen’s Dress Code; or alternatively may wear a dark-coloured lounge suit with a shirt and tie.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Fancy dress, novelty and branded or promotional clothing is not permitted on site.
QUEEN ANNE ENCLOSURE DRESS CODE
LADIES
Pictured left: Dress: Simone Rocha £995, Hat: Jane Taylor £1,560, ShuShu Tong bag £450, shoes £875. Pictured right: Emilia Wickstead dress: £1,650, shoes £590, Hat: Edwina Ibbotson £2,045
Pictured left: Dress: Lisa the Label £720, Hat: Emily London £885, Shoes: Roger Vivier £1,150. Pictured right: Oliver Brown suit £327, shirt £85, tie £69, pocket square: Richard Anderson £84, shoes: Christian Louboutin £775
Ladies within the Queen Anne Enclosure are required to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion and are kindly asked to take note of the following:
- A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.
- Strapless and sheer dresses and tops are not permitted. Please note our definition of strapless necklines include off-the-shoulder, Bardot and one shoulder. Dresses and tops with sheer straps and sleeves are also not permitted. Midriffs must be covered.
- Trouser suits must be full-length and jumpsuits should fall below the knee. Both must adhere to the neckline regulations above. Shorts are not permitted.
GIRLS
- Girls aged 17 and under should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested.
- Hats, headpieces and fascinators may be worn but are not compulsory.
GENTLEMEN
Richard James jacket £585, trousers £345, Oliver Brown shirt £85, tie £49, Hawes and Curtis pocket square £29, shoes £149
Pictured left: Oliver Spencer suit jacket £369, suit trousers £189, shirt: Budd £130, Tie: Oliver Brown £59, pocket square: Richard Anderson £95, shoes: Harry’s £350. Pictured right: Richard James jacket £745, trousers £325, shirt: Budd £130, tie: Oliver Brown £49, pocket square: Richard Anderson £95, shoes: Russel and Bromley £225
Gentlemen’s Dress Code Gentlemen are required to wear a full-length suit with a collared shirt and tie, and kindly asked to take note of the following: Jackets and trousers should be of matching colour and pattern.
- A tie should be worn at all times. Bow ties and cravats are not permitted.
- Socks must be worn and should cover the ankle. Jeans, chinos and trainers are not permitted.
BOYS
- Boys aged 10-17 should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and tie. Younger boys nine and under should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie.
VILLAGE ENCLOSURE
LADIES
Pictured left: Bora Aksu blouse £429, skirt £385, shoes £595, hat: Juliette Botterill £370, handbag: Roger Vivier £1,050. Pictured right: dress: Temperley £560, hat: Yuan Li Milinery £580, shoes: Jimmy Choo £750
Pictured left: Shrimps dress £495, bag £475, hat: Bee Smith £250, shoes: Office £40, earrings: Margaux Studios £195. Pictured right: Gant blazer £350, trousers £175, shirt: Hawes and Curtis £55, tie: Oliver Brown £59, shoes: Christian Louboutin £775
Ladies within the Village Enclosure are required to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion and are kindly asked to take note of the following:
- A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.
- Strapless and sheer dresses and tops are not permitted. Please note our definition of strapless necklines include off-the-shoulder, Bardot and one shoulder. Dresses and tops with sheer straps and sleeves are also not permitted. Midriffs must be covered.
- Trouser suits must be full-length, and jumpsuits should fall below the knee. Both must adhere to the neckline regulations above. Shorts are not permitted
Please note, the Village Enclosure is a grassed area and ladies should consider their hat size and shoes accordingly. Smaller hats or fascinators and wedges or block heels are recommended in place of large headwear or stilettos.
GIRLS
- Girls aged 17 and under should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested.
- Hats, headpieces and fascinators may be work but are not compulsory.
GENTLEMEN
Gant blazer £350, trousers £175, Hawes and Curtis shirt £55, shoes £149, tie: Oliver Brown £59
Gentlemen are required to wear a full-length trousers and jacket with a collared shirt and tie, and kindly asked to take note of the following:
- A tie should be worn at all times. Ties, bow ties or cravats can be worn in the Village Enclosure.
- Socks must be worn and should cover the ankle.
- Jeans and trainers are not permitted.
BOYS
Boys aged 10-17 should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and tie. Younger boys nine and under should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie.
WINDSOR ENCLOSURE
LADIES
Dress: LK Bennett £499, hat: Juliette Botterill £430, shoes: Kurt Geiger £99
Whilst there is no official Dress Code for the Windsor Enclosure, Ladies are encouraged to dress in smart daywear.
It is recommended that ladies wear smart attire with a hat or fascinator.
GENTLEMEN
Ted Baker jacket £279, trousers £150, shirt £95, pocket square: Oliver Brown £35, shoes: Grenson £295
Whilst there is no official Dress Code for the Windsor Enclosure, Gentlemen are encouraged to dress in smart daywear.
It is recommended that Gentlemen wear a jacket, collared shirt and full-length trousers.