Royal AscotThe 2013 Dress Code

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Style rules depend on ticket type

Silver Ring and Heath Enclosure

No formal dress code, but all racegoers are encouraged to dress smartly

Grandstand and Royal Enclosure

Both areas have their own dress code

Everywhere: no fancy dress, novelty, promotional or branded clothing. Bare chests are not permitted at any time

The Grandstand Enclosure

Women

• A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times

• No strapless or sheer strap dresses or tops

• Midriffs need to be completely covered

• Shorts are not permitted – trousers must be full length

• Jackets, pashminas and other cover-ups may be worn, but only over outfits that already comply with the dress code

Men• No sports attire, jeans or shorts• Must wear a suit, shirt and tie

Children in the Grandstand should also follow the dress codeGrandstand racegoers are welcome to follow the Royal Enclosure dress code if they wish

The Royal Enclosure

Girls (age 10-16) should wear a smart summer dress, appropriate for a formal occasion.

A hat, headpiece or fascinator can be worn but is not required

Boys (age 10-16) should follow the men’s dress code (a black or grey morning suit), or wear a dark lounge suit with a shirt and tie

Overseas Visitors and Serving Military Personnel are welcome to wear their formal National Dress or Service Dress in the Royal

Enclosure

Royal Enclosure: Women

• Choice of a formal day dress, trouser suit, or a skirt and top

• Dresses and skirts should fall just above the knee or longer

• The straps on dresses and tops should be at least one inch wide (2.5cm)

• Midriffs must be covered• Strapless, off the shoulder or

halterneck styles are not permitted• Trousers must be full length and part of

a matching trouser suit (fabric and colour should co-ordinate with the jacket)

Royal Enclosure: Women

• Hats should be worn at all times in the Royal Enclosure

• As an alternative, a headpiece with a base of 4 inches (10cm) or more in diameter may be worn

• Fascinators are no longer permitted in this enclosure

• Jackets, pashminas and other cover-ups can be worn, but only over outfits that already comply with the dress code

Royal Enclosure: Men• Black or grey morning

dress is required –including a waistcoat, tie and top hat

• Black shoes must be worn• Cravats are no longer

permitted instead of a tie• Top hats must be black or

grey – coloured ribbons or bands are not permitted

Top hats may be removed within restaurants, a private box or a private club (or that facility’s terrace, balcony or garden). Hats can also be removed when in any enclosed external seating area within the Royal Enclosure Garden