Royal Ascot 2012: What to wear to the races

The dress code at Royal Ascot this year is stricter than ever before with a new style guide insisting on compulsory headwear and modest hemlines for ladies. But if you’re planning a day out at the races we’ve taken away all the stress over what to wear with this classy selection of Ascot-friendly outfits to ensure you get past security.

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Beautifully feminine

Royal Ascot is a carnival of colour so you can’t go wrong with this bright pink shift dress for a sunny day race day. Match this pretty embroidered frock with the all-important fascinator and add a statement clutch to polish off the look.

Coast, £75
AX Paris nude heels, £23
Phrase Eight Toni fascinator, £45
Rare diamante long box clutch, £20
Dorothy Perkins bomb drop earrings, £7.50
Beautifully feminine

Royal Ascot is a carnival of colour so you can’t go wrong with this bright pink shift dress for a sunny day race day. Match this pretty embroidered frock with the all-important fascinator and add a statement clutch to polish off the look.

Coast, £75
AX Paris nude heels, £23
Phrase Eight Toni fascinator, £45
Rare diamante long box clutch, £20
Dorothy Perkins bomb drop earrings, £7.50