How to style yourself for Royal Ascot 2016

Hey everyone so I thought I would share with you a recent post that I wrote for the brand I am currently interning for! Its all about how you can accentuate your formal wear at this years Royal Ascot event without breaking any rules at the very traditional yet fashion orientated event.
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Respected as Britain’s most elite racing event, Royal Ascot represents true sartorial elegance which is translated through it’s ultra-elegant and formally fabulous acquired dress code. In the heated month of June, ladies and gents from across the world gather in awe of the event, to express their fashion forward style which communicates a relationship between old English wealth and heritage. Every year each guest debuts their choice of garment at the Royal Enclosure, the Queen Anne Enclosure or the Windsor Enclosure areas which are designated throughout the Royal Ascot venue. Whether you are in the Royal area or the Windsor area, it is without a doubt that you will want to make a statement that will have people remembering your outfit for years and years to come.

Receiving inspiration from the hottest celebrities and fashion icons around is a great way to innovate your style and mix it up a little for the summer weather! Not only that but it will most definitely prevent you from being taking into custody with the Royal Ascot fashion police who are bound to be patrolling the grounds during the event! (So you really don't want to get caught out!) Therefore, I have put together some great looks from previous racing seasons which will allow you to elevate your formal attire and still look as glamorous and lady-like as ever during this exquisite event.

Royal Enclosure

The dress code for all females in the Royal Enclosure is known to be extremely conventional and established in terms of its approach to fashion due to the length allowance of dresses and skirts falling just above the knee or longer, hats acting as a essential accessory and shoulder straps consisting of one inch or greater. Therefore, as you can imagine, it can prove to be quite difficult to find an appropriate formal outfit, especially when your trying to channel your outfit choice with the unpredictable English weather.

Kelly Brooke in Azagury

The Queen Anne Enclosure

Although the Queen Anne Enclosure is not seen to be as prestigious as the Royal Enclosure at Royal Ascot, that does not mean that it is any less of a stylish, reputable place to be during the summer event. Guests are still instructed to follow the set dress guidelines which consists of mid length dresses, hats, head pieces or fasteners and most importantly, the number one golden rule for any female visitors, no midriffs allowed!

Danielle Lineker in Victoria Beckham

The Windsor Enclosure

Last but not least, the Windsor Enclosure encourages all of it’s guest to dress in a smart, conventional way for the event. Although there are no strict dress guidelines for this area of the Royal Ascot, like the Royal Enclosure or the Queen Anne Enclosure, garments such as sports shirts and shorts are prohibited so leave your trusty beach kimonos and sandals at home and replace them with a show stopping evening dress that will be sure to put you at the top of the best dressed list this year!

Jodi Anasta