Sarah Ferguson's style often flies under the radar, but, every now and then, she wears something completely showstopping – and day four of Royal Ascot 2025 brought about her latest incredible look.
Appearing alongside her ever-so-stylish daughter Princess Eugenie, who turned heads in a crop top, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew stepped out in a beautiful 1991 dress from Catherine Walker, a favourite of both hers and the late Princess Diana.
Sarah opted for the most beautiful black-and-white polka dot wraparound dress, with a plunging neckline and black lining to add a striking effect. The piece also featured a belted waist and fell just beneath her knees.
The 65-year-old accessorised with a magnificent Jess Collett hat and matching Ethan K handbag, rounding off her look with a pair of black-and-white two-tone pumps, for an elegant finish to the monochrome ensemble.
© Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesPolka dots have always been particularly popular among the British royal ladies, especially after seeing a surge with the wardrobe of Lady Diana Spencer in the 1980s. Scroll down to take a look at our favourite polka dot dresses from the British royal family…
© PA Images via Getty ImagesPrincess Margaret
In her official 17th birthday portrait, Princess Margaret, the sister of the late Queen Elizabeth II, became the first of the British royals to be pictured in a polka dot dress.
© Getty ImagesPrincess Diana
The mother of Prince William and Prince Harry was the fashion icon to truly spearhead the polka dot popularity, from the 1980s onwards – her black and white polka dot dress from the Epsom Derby in 1986 is just one of the many magnificent pieces in her wardrobe with the iconic pattern.
© Samir Hussein/WireImagePrincess Kate
The Princess of Wales, following in the footsteps of her late mother-in-law, is quite the connoisseur of the polka dot dress, having worn them on many occasions, such as VE Day, Garter Day and Royal Ascot.
Princess Beatrice
Sarah's eldest daughter Princess Beatrice has also hopped onto the hype for polka dots, and also has quite an extensive collection of dresses with the pattern. In 2021, she stepped out in a gorgeous one, with a belted waist, when attending Wimbledon with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
© UK Press via Getty ImagesPrincess Eugenie
And, of course, Sarah and Andrew's younger daughter is also a lover of the style! Princess Eugenie picked out a gorgeous polka dot midi dress for the 2011 Derby Festival at the Epsom Downs racecourse.
