Royal Ascot is one of the highest-profile events ... Women spectating from the Royal Enclosure must wear elegant attire of modest length (dresses and skirts should fall just above the knee or ...

The Golden Age of Ascot: how race-day dressing has evolved ...

and in 2017 fashion designer Daisy Knatchbull became the first woman to wear a top hat and tails in the Royal Enclosure. As a result, sharp tailoring later became encouraged for women in Ascot’s ...

Organisers said: "Ascot continues to recognise key trends in the ever-evolving world of fashion." The event's official dress style guide also makes socks a requirement for gentlemen. Royal Ascot ...