royal ascot

Photo: Damian Foxe for FT How to Spend It, 2014

Photo: Damian Foxe for FT How to Spend It, 2014

Royal Ascot is the highlight of the British summer season. It is held in mid-June, with members of the British royal family in attendance, and with the most extravagant millinery at the centre of the 5-day race event.

Racegoers in the Grandstand area are encouraged to dress for a formal day occasion, and are requested to wear a hat or headpiece at all times. If dressing for the Royal Enclosure, formal daywear is required, and hats and headpieces must have a base of at least 4 inches (10cm).

images from the Royal Ascot Style Guide, 2017-19, styled by Damian Foxe and Prue White

images from the Royal Ascot Style Guide, 2017-19, styled by Damian Foxe and Prue White

The Spring Summer collection features pieces which are perfectly suited to wearing to Ascot – with a balance of lady-like elegance and striking summer shapes. The collection is available to view in London or Banbury by appointment. It is always possible to have a bespoke headpiece made especially for Ascot – with each detail and colour designed, dyed and adapted to your specifications. It is best to allow 6 weeks for bespoke orders for Ascot.

If you would like to discuss an order, please contact me for an appointment: ring 07866 759 703 or email: sarah@sarahcant.co.uk.

There is more detailed information on dressing for Royal Ascot on the official website.