Royal Ascot 2: 2008-2012

[KittyAtlanta]

Well, I say, you have been busy. My husband and I went to Ascot each year from 1969 to 1975 and always enjoyed it. I used to rent my hat each year. We also enjoyed Cowes and visiting historic sites on the island. He always went to Wimbledon and Lords, too, but I stayed home (not polite to sleep in public!).

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Originally Posted by fandesacs2003

What do you mean allergic?? A real allergy or you mean that she does not like them???

Very interesting because Princess Diana either didn't like horses!

I wonder how long Wills has to stay in the shower after a horsey day before he can give Kate a kiss and a hug?

[Al_bina]

Women will have to wear hats, not fascinators, as part of a tightening of the dress code in Royal Ascot's Royal Enclosure this summer.

Under the rules, racegoers will also have to wear skirts or dresses of "modest length" falling just above the knee or longer.

For men, a waistcoat and tie will be compulsory in the enclosure and cravats will not be allowed.

Organisers said the decision was part of a move to restore formality.

BBC News - Fascinators in ban at Royal Ascot's Royal Enclosure
Ascot's New Dress Code:
Royal Ascot: new dress rules for 2012
Spletnik -New Dress code rules

[Al_bina]

Royal Ascot race course holds its own fashion shoot to show women how to win in the style stakes | Mail Online

[Artemisia]

Now that's appropriate attire for Ascot, at least in my understanding.
A bit like a modern take on My Fair Lady era Ascot outfits.

[Al_bina]

You are right. The Ascot is about being feminine and elegant. At the same time, it is nice to see Japanese ladies wearing stunning kimonos.