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en: don’t be caught
out – Royal Ascot is
not the only place to
wear morning dress;
if you are in the
Queen’s Stand on Derby Day you will
need the full morning dress plus top hat
there as well. Alternatively, service dress
or full national costume if applicable.
On the Ladies’ Day of the festival (the
Oaks day) it is slightly less formal –
instead of morning dress you must wear a
jacket, collar and tie.
Ladies: in the Queen’s Stand, build
your outfit around a beautifully-cut day
dress or a tailored trouser suit; don’t be
afraid to don something a little dramatic
and aim for luxurious fabrics and finishes.
In the Queen’s Stand a hat or
substantial fascinator is compulsory,
and most ladies enjoy the opportunity
to wear a properly eye-catching creation.
Star milliner, and frequent Derby
ambassador, Philip Treacy said: “Fashion
at The Investec Derby is a level playing
field. Revel in the freedom of being able
to play with different colours, styles and
trends. Anyone can wear millinery and
The Derby provides the ultimate platform
to do just that.”
The Grandstand enclosure, which
includes the Duchess’s Stand, officially
requires guests to dress up for the event,
and is generally renowned as the area
to showcase the summer season’s latest
trends – so don’t limit yourself to the
more classic suits and dress coats; enjoy
floaty dresses, all-in-one trouser suits and
vintage combinations.
Team with high wedged and highly
decorated heels and turn heads with
fabulous fascinators or headpieces –
headwear is compulsory if you are
attending one of the Grandstand
Hospitality areas. Key themes: fun
and flair.
In the Grandstand hospitality areas
gentlemen must wear a jacket and collar,
and ties are encouraged. Sharp suits are
popular, accessorised with smart
sunglasses and patterned shirts, as the
guys are happy to be as flamboyant as the
girls at this event – see page 12 for ideas.
In other enclosures and out on the
Downs there is no formal dress code but
this is no excuse not to go to town!
THE JUMPSUIT
THE VINTAGE DRESS
ACCESSORIES: 1. Flower Round Disk
Pendant handmade using green (peridot) round
disk Swarovski element, green butterfly, dark
pink and green bicone shapes. Set on a Rose
Gold colour chain necklace. Matching earrings
available. Price £65 from Pastel Gems on Etsy.
2. Keep the retro look with kitten heels and
peep toes. Benjamin Adams' Caity mid heel
peep toe shoes in Soft Pink Blush are £90 from
House of Fraser.
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This made-to-order '50s
inspired dress by Louise Rose
Couture in a sage green and pink
floral fabric, is a sweetheart
halterneck design with full circle
skirt. Price £145 from Etsy. Team
with the Kelaa Island Fascinator
in Fuschia Pink, from Hats by
Cressida, £103.04 on Etsy.
THE FLORAL SHIFT
For a floral alternative to the
vintage dress, Karen Millen's Lily
Print pencil dress is £170 from
House of Fraser. Pair with Laura
Apsit Livens' Blush sinamay side
slice hat with large silk flowers,
£670–£770. Add Ted Baker's
Appolni Bow sandals in white,
£130 from House of Fraser.
This Dusty jumpsuit with on trend
side slit on the leg, £95, offers a
fashionable change from dresses.
Shown with Gwen Glitter clutch,
both available from Coast.
Teamed here with candy pink and
white striped Eliza boater adorned
with colourful pearl balls of various
sizes. From Harvy Santos SS17
Fizzy Pop collection.
Or if you're keeping everything
crossed for a winner, Edblad Glow
X rose gold earrings are studded
with diamonds, around £62 from
Nordic Agencies.
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