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Every acclaimed horse race has a day called Ladies day - and that day alone is also very famous! Ladies wear their most desirable clothes with outrageous hats and fascinators to demonstrate their fashionable side. For everyone alike, they all can have an enjoyable day out. For future fashionistas, mark Ladies down on your agenda. Ladies Day at Ascot 2011 is on the 16th of June.
The most well-known Ladies Day is usually called the Gold Cup meeting, and on this day the photographers are there to take photos of the throng of women. People focus on the ladies and what they are wearing instead of the races. It is during the week so you also get a day off work! All the center of attention is on the fascinators for the races.
Women take this day to present their dresses. Find the best dresses for the races to stand out from the crowd. Also find out what to wear to the races as race officials can be quite strict about the dress code.
Dress code for the races
Each race has their own style: Royal Ascot is more showy, with the Ladies Day looking like something straight off a London fashion week catwalk, but on the other days high-street designs are more common place. Goodwood, by contrast, is more of a 'gentleman on an English summer's day' - all linen suits and pretty-pretty.
Different enclosures also have different restrictions on dress code and race officials strictly enforce them. You will be denied entry even if you have a ticket if you don't follow the dress code.
Dress code for Ladies Day at Ascot 2011
Royal Enclosure - For women, classy and respectable dresses are common. Only a formal day dress with a hat or substantial fascinator is acceptable for the strict rules. Off the shoulder, halter neck, spaghetti straps and dresses with a strap of less than one inch and miniskirts are considered unsuitable. Midriffs must be covered and trouser suits must be full length and of matching material and colour. Gentlemen are required to wear either a black or grey morning dress with either plain or stripped trousers, including a waistcoat, with a top hat.
Grandstand - Ladies with a Grandstand Admission ticket are required to dress in a manner appropriate to a smart occasion. Many choose to don hats or fascinators although this is not compulsory. Gentlemen in the Grandstand Admission area must wear a shirt and tie, preferably with a suit or jacket. Sportswear, jeans, shorts and trainers are strictly forbidden.
Silver Ring - Attendees are encouraged to wear smart clothing although no formal dress code applies in this enclosure.
