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The Countess of Wessex makes her mark on Ascot in a stunning silk dress

The royal's dress is perfect for the races


sophie wessex hat© Photo: Getty Images
Laura Sutcliffe
Fashion and Beauty News Editor
June 15, 2021
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The Countess of Wessex looked incredible on Tuesday as she attended the first day of Ascot 2021. The wife of Prince Edward decided to rock a stunning peach maxi dress by one of her favourite designers, ARoss Girl.

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The dress the royal sported was called the 'Amanda' and is a past-season buy. The brand sources its silk from a Spanish mill renowned for its extraordinary textile-dying techniques. The loose silhouette had poet sleeves and nipped in at the elasticated waist before falling to a floaty maxi hem. It also comes with a self-tie belt. So beautiful!

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The royal added cream high heels and a circular disc hat embroidered with flowers, as well as a silver statement necklace. She wore her blonde tresses up in a chic chignon and her makeup looked subtle yet glowing. Full marks, Sophie!

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Royal Ascot is one of the highlights of the royals' summer calendar and we just love seeing our favourite family decked out looking stylish. The five-day event is always pretty epic and this year it's even more special than normal, being that last year's was cancelled due to the pandemic.

sophie wessex ascot© Photo: Rex

Sophie stole the show in her silk dress

It's been a busy few days for Sophie. At the weekend, she attended the official opening of Bagshot Pavilion- an improved facility using LMCT funding. The blonde royal wore a super striking dress by one of her favourite designers Peter Pilotto. The bright blue, floral print number was emblazoned with an eye-catching print, made in pastel colours. Known as the cloqué dress, it had a crew neckline, short angel sleeves, and the fit-and-flare silhouette was super flattering.

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Mother-of-two Sophie is a great advocate for sustainable fashion and true to form has worn this dress before. She often repeats some of her statement styles, something all the stylish royal ladies do on a regular basis.

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