Royal Ascot is an event synonymous with elegance, grace, and timeless fashion. Generally it plays host to a bevy of well-dressed guests who epitomise the height of sartorial splendour.
As the renowned racecourse came alive with the thundering hooves and excited cheers from day one of Ascot 2023, it is the guests' impeccable attire that truly captured our attention. Race lovers from Georgia Toffolo to Hana seem to be embracing a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary flair.
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So far attendees have showcased an array of stunning outfits that left onlookers awestruck. Exquisite hats adorned with feathers, flowers, and intricate designs sat atop perfectly coiffed hair, adding an extra dimension of elegance. Floral patterns and delicate lacework were popular choices, evoking a sense of femininity and grace. Accessories such as pearl necklaces, delicate gloves, and clutch purses added the perfect finishing touches to their ensembles. While adhering to the event's dress code, they managing to express their personal style through subtle details and statement pieces.
Ascot fashion constantly moves with the times and more and more women are opting to wear suits (a la Louise Roe) and are also being encouraged to experiment with pre-loved clothing. This year Ascot's official ‘Style Guide’ has been renamed the 'Royal Ascot Lookbook' for 2023. It also consists of six different fashion edits: Luxe, Tailoring, Pre-Loved & Rental, Vintage, High Street and Emerging Designer. It’s clear that women's fashion at the races is entering a new era.
Here we round up some of our favourite outfits from Ascot 2023…
On day four of Royal Ascot Princess Beatrice, who was styled by Olivia Buckingham, wore a Monique Lhuillier dress, JBH Millinery headpiece, Chopard jewellery and clutch bag from Anya Hindmarch
Leonora Smee, pictured with Mark Cosgrove-Smith, attended day four of Royal Ascot wearing an LK Bennett dress, jewellery from Tivon, a Vivien Sheriff hat, Lalage Beaumont Handbag and Christian Louboutin heels.
Alexandra Bertram attended day four of Royal Ascot wearing a Karen Millen dress, Victoria Grant headpiece, Garrard jewels, Ted Baker shoes and Vinted bag.
Actor Sope Dirisu and Dominique Tipper attend the Longines Royal Ascot private suite with Sope wearing formal Nigerian attire the latter opting for a Rachel Trevor Morgan headpiece and
Ted Baker suit
On day two Zenouska Mowatt wore earrings from Kiki McDonough, an Emilia Wickstead dress, Jimmy Choo sandals, an Oscar de la Renta bag and Rachel Trevor Morgan headpiece.
Shoe designer Camilla Elphick attended day two of Royal Ascot wearing dazzling rings from Chupi, a Suki London dress, Awon Golding headpiece, and shoes from her eponymous label, Camilla Elphick.
Yoanna Hanbury, wife of British polo player Charlie Hanbury, hopped on the Barbiecore trend in a pink bow tie jumpsuit from Suzannah London with a William Chambers Millinery pillbox hat and pink Emmy London shoes and matching Tyler Ellis clutch bag.
Presenter Rosie Tapner donned a Mena Two Tone hat from Jane Taylor paired with a white dress by Suzannah London dress teamed with Emmy London heels and Garrard earrings.
