What does one wear to Ascot?

Question

am going for the first time in june and have no idea. Is the hat obligatory?

Cannot belive how in depth some of you ladies have gone! Do You work for Monsoon?! Fantastic ideas all of them, am very grateful for the suggestions.

Answer 1

one wears a dress matching shoes bag gloves and a hat. dont forget hat pins incase it windy.
you need to get a terrific hat!

Answer 2

Depends on which part of the race course you will be. If you are in one of the posher enclosures most of the other ladies will be in their finery with flamboyant hats, and although hats are not obligatory you might feel happier to go along with the crowd. After all you probably wouldn't go in jeans and a T shirt would you although you could if you wanted to.

Answer 3

Normally something classy and a lovely big hat, at Ascot the bigger the hat the better!! 90 per cent of the ladies were hats.

Answer 4

No, but the fascinator should be. Here's an idea of what to wear on a budget of £150:

A dress like this, £45 from Monsoon:

http://www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/95191203

This fascinator/head band also Monsoon £18:

http://www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/99119003

This braclet for £16:
http://www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/98423808

Can't go wrong with these shoes for £35 either:
http://www.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=20555&storeId=12554&categoryId=63775&parent_category_rn=63772&productId=251188&langId=-1

This necklace, £10:

http://www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/98243603

This £18 scarf could be used as a shrug:

http://www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/98729803

And lastly, these earrings for £6:

http://www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/98128808

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Total: £148
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I hope this gives you a vague idea!!! Have a great time too.

Answer 5

The classiest outfit you can afford (or hire) Definitely a lovely big hat. Enjoy dressing up!

Answer 6

i dont think the hat is obligatory... but most people wear one when i watch it on tv! seeing as monochrome is very trendy this season i think that you should wear....

this dress (i dont know how old you are) but it would be trendy enough for a younger woman but not mutton dressed as lamb for an older lady: (£55)

http://www.oasis-stores.com/fcp/product/Oasis/3170037205/Tribal-maxi-dress

secondly, i do not know if you want to wear a hat to the races this isnt a hat as such but fascinators seem to be what everyone is wearing to weddings etc. lately like this one from accessorize : (£18)

http://www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/99119003

these black pyramid beads add a nice decorative touch that is not too OTT (£10.00)

http://www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/98245803

this clutch bag from ted baker would co-ordinate very well with the outfit (£50)

http://www.asos.com/Ted-Baker-Leather-Bow-Clutch-Bag/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=133812&cid=1401
(in black)

these shoes for under the dress would be an attractive contrast at £25

http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=20552&storeId=12552&categoryId=51585&parent_category_rn=51581&productId=239769&langId=-1

this bangle would be the perfect finishing touch a snip at £5

http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=20552&storeId=12552&categoryId=51604&parent_category_rn=51602&productId=294519&langId=-1

Answer 7

I live on ascot lane

Answer 8

something classy with hat

Answer 9

A posh 'at

Answer 10

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