The Royal Enclosure dress code forms an integral part of the Royal Ascot tradition. It is very important that all Members ensure that they and their guests adhere to this code.
Ladies
• Formal daywear is required, with dresses and skirts of modest length, defined as falling just above the knee or longer
• Dresses and tops should have straps of one inch or wider
• Jackets and pashminas may be worn but the dresses and tops underneath should still comply with Royal Enclosure dress code
• Trouser suits are welcome. They should be of full length and of matching material and colour
• Hats should be worn. A headpiece which has a solid base of four inches (10cm) or more in diameter is acceptable as an alternative
• Jumpsuits are welcome. They should fall below the knee with regulations matching that for dresses.
Please note the following:
• Strapless, off the shoulder, halter neck, sheer and spaghetti straps are not permitted
• Midriffs must be covered
• Fascinators are not permitted
Girls, aged 10-17
• Girls should dress in accordance with the Ladies’ dress code. However, they may wear a headpiece or fascinator as an alternative to a hat, without any size restriction.
Gentlemen
• Black, grey or navy morning dress is required, including a waistcoat and tie
• A black or grey top hat
• Black shoes worn with socks
Please note the following:
• Cravats are not permitted
• Bow ties are not permitted
• Adornments to top hats are not permitted
• A gentleman may remove his top hat within a restaurant, a private box, a private club or that facility’s terrace, balcony or garden. Hats may also be removed within any enclosed external seating area within the Royal Enclosure Garden. The customisation of top hats (with, for example, coloured ribbons or bands) is not permitted in the Royal Enclosure.
• National Dress or Regimental uniform may be worn as an alternative to the above.
Boys aged 10-17
• Boys aged 10-17 should either dress in accordance with the gentlemen’s dress code or alternatively may wear a dark-coloured lounge suit with shirt and tie.
Please note that if you have any medical reason or disability which prevents you from wearing appropriate dress code, we will of course accommodate this with discretion.
It is very important that you and your guests adhere to the dress code.