Ladies day is typically the busiest day at the races and is an occurrence in itself! Ladies wear their most desirable clothes with outrageous hats and fascinators to demonstrate their fashionable side. For everyone alike, they all can have an enjoyable day out. For future fashionistas, mark Ladies down on your agenda. Ladies Day at Ascot 2011 is on the 16th of June, Ladies Day at Aintree 2011is on the 8th of April.
The most acclaimed Ladies Day is usually called the Gold Cup meeting, and is a day not to be forgotten. On this day attention averts from racing to fashion and in particular, the women and their hats for the races. It is during the week so you also get a day off work! All the center of attention is on the hats for the races and fascinators for the races.
Women take this day to show off their dresses. Find the best dresses for the races to stand out from the crowd. Also find out what to wear to the races as race officials can be quite strict about the dress code.
Dress code for the races
The styles of the each race differ: Royal Ascot is more showy, with the Ladies Day looking like something straight off a London fashion week catwalk, but on the other days high-street designs are more common place. Goodwood, by contrast, is more of a 'gentleman on an English summer's day' - all linen suits and pretty-pretty.
Each enclosure has different dress code and usually the more expensive it is, the more strict it is. The races officials do enforce them strictly so be sure to know what they are. If you do not wear the right clothes you will be rejected from entering the enclosure. This is the case even if you have a ticket.
Dress code for Ladies Day at Ascot 2011
Royal Enclosure - For women, classy and respectable dresses are common. Only a formal day dress with a hat or substantial fascinator is acceptable for the strict rules. Off the shoulder, halter neck, spaghetti straps and dresses with a strap of less than one inch and miniskirts are considered unsuitable. Midriffs must be covered and trouser suits must be full length and of matching material and colour. Gentlemen are required to wear either a black or grey morning dress with either plain or stripped trousers, including a waistcoat, with a top hat.
Grandstand - Ladies with a Grandstand Admission ticket are required to dress in a manner appropriate to a smart occasion. Many choose to don hats or fascinators although this is not compulsory. Gentlemen in the Grandstand Admission area must wear a shirt and tie, preferably with a suit or jacket. Sportswear, jeans, shorts and trainers are strictly forbidden.
Silver Ring - Attendees are encouraged to wear smart clothing although no formal dress code applies in this enclosure.
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