FAQ's
Royal Ascot Royal Enclosure
Dress Code
Ladies
• A dress or skirt falling just above the knee or longer (lace and chiff on fabrics are permitted)
• Shoulder straps that are a minimum width of 1 inch / 2.5cm
• A jacket or pashmina may be worn. Tops and dresses beneath must still comply
• A trouser suit of matching material and colour
• A jumpsuit that falls below the knee and complies with the shoulder strap requirements
• Hats must be worn. However, a headpiece or hatinator with a minimum base diameter of
4 inches / 10cm is acceptable.
Gentlemen
• Morning dress of black, grey or navy material
• A waistcoat and necktie (patterns of a patriotic nature, for example a national flag, are acceptable)
• A black or grey top hat (may be removed within a restaurant or Private Box. Top hats may also be removed within an enclosed external seating area, terrace, balcony, or garden)
• Black dress shoes worn with socks covering the ankle
Juniors
Those aged 10-17 should dress in accordance with the above dress codes. However, a
headpiece or fascinator may be worn as an alternative to a hat, without any size requirement.
Juniors under 17 may wear morning dress as per the above. Alternatively, a dark-coloured
lounge suit with a collared shirt and necktie is also permitted.
Please Note
The following are not permitted:
• Unless under the age of 17, fascinators (defined as a small headpiece attached to a comb, hair clip or headband that does not have a solid base of at least 4 inches / 10cm)
• Dresses and tops that are:
o Strapless or one shoulder
o Off -the-shoulder or bardot
o Halter neck (defi ned as a garment held up by a strap around the neck with an open back)
o Spaghetti straps
o Sheer (defi ned as any type of fabric that is see-through / entirely transparent)
• Visible midriff s (defi ned as the mid-region of the torso between the chest and the waist)
• Customised top hats (with, for example; coloured ribbons, feathers or embellishments)
• Cravats, bow ties and neckerchiefs
• Novelty patterns and fabrics (including, for example; slogans, phrases, promotional
messaging, brand logos or cartoon imagery)
• Trainers, denim, leggings and shorts