About Ladies Day At The Races
Ladies day is commonly the busiest day at the races and is an event in itself! Women dress in their best clothes with extravagant hats and fascinators to exhibit their fashionable side. For everyone alike, they both can have a smashing day. 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 prominent Ladies Day is also known as the Gold Cup meeting, and on this day the photographers are present to take shots of the crowd. On this day attention shifts from racing to fashion and specifically, the women and their hats for the races. It is during the week so you also get a day off work! All the focus is on the hats for the races and fascinators for the races.
Ladies 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.
Different enclosures also have different restrictions on dress code and race officials strictly enforce them. You will be denied entry even if you have a ticket if you don't follow the dress code.
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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