Get ready for Ladies’ Day with our step-by step guide to Ascot fashions

One of our most popular events, and one of the highlights of the racing calendar is Ladies’ Day at Ascot. A unique horse racing event where hats are an essential accessory, it can be more difficult to choose the perfect outfit than to choose the winning horse! Browse our site for complete Royal Ascot packages, and before you set off, here is our guide to Ascot attire to ensure that you’re looking good on this special day.

Taking place during the height of summer, Ladies’ Day at Ascot is the perfect excuse to don a glamorous outfit to bask in the sunshine. A summery dress is perfect, and you don’t have to buy a designer number. The high street is full of summertime dresses of all shapes and sizes. In case the weather doesn’t hold, take along a lightweight jacket, blazer, cosy cardigan or pashmina to cover up in the evening too.

While many ladies at Ladies’ Day opt to wear heels, it can be a struggle to keep your balance when walking on grass, especially if the rain comes on. Dressy pumps are definitely a more practical option, but if you still want to add height, then try one of this season’s wedge heels that are less likely to get stuck in the soft grassy areas. If you do opt for heels, then pack a pair of flats that you can change into should you need to.

Ladies’ Day at Ascot is famous for hats. This highlight of the fashion and racing calendar is the perfect excuse to show off some of the weirder and wackier hat designs out there. The queen’s preferred milliner is Rachel Trevor-Morgan, but you don’t have spend so extravagantly on a one-off hat for the occasion. You’ll find the high street full of fashionable hats to suit your taste – from subtle net and feather head pieces that can be pinned into the hair, to wide brimmed summer styles, or if you’re not sure about going the whole hog, then try a simple twenties-inspired head band instead.

With your Ascot attire planned for, all that remains is for you to place your bets! If you can’t make it to Ascot on the day, but still fancy a flutter, try an online racing bet specialist site like 32 Red. This popular online casino now has its own sports betting offshoot, where you can read tips and place bets on a range of horse races, including Royal Ascot.