Royal Ascot Ladies’ Day kicks off with guests pulling out all the stops in elegant dresses and mad-hatter headpieces

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ROYAL ASCOT is back for Ladies’ Day and as the sun shines over the infamous Berkshire racecourse, the attendees have pulled out all the stops.

As thousands of women descend on the iconic racing track today, over-the-top head pieces are making a bold statement.

A stunning outfit and matching headpiece and red lipstick[/caption]

One lady came as a walking red rose[/caption]

A simply jaw-dropping headpiece from a Ladies’ Day attendee[/caption]

A beautifully sophisticated navy dress with white accessories[/caption]

A dress with maximum impact[/caption]

Louise Roe opted for a black and white polka dot dress[/caption]

Racegoers arrive for day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse[/caption]

A beautifully elegant dress, with black piping and a gold handbag[/caption]

One attendee risked breaking the knee-length dress code with her flamingo dress[/caption]

Lady Victoria Hervey in an eye-catching pastel pink dress[/caption]

A very demure lace white dress for this lady[/caption]

Lots of feathers and ruffles for the lady in pink[/caption]

One lady in a nude number complete with fur trim and sparkles[/caption]

A dramatic swish for the lady in polka dots[/caption]

Brooklyn Beckham’s ex – Hana Cross – looked regal in her white outfit[/caption]

Charlotte Hawkins looks a vision in a pink ensemble[/caption]

Big, bold headpieces and hats

This Ladies’ Day, attendees were opting for show-stopping headpieces in vibrant colours.

An incredible close-up of a beautiful floral arrangement under a hat[/caption]

A close-up of fashion stylist Louise Roe’s incredible hat[/caption]

Real Housewives of Cheshire star Lystra Adams put on a display in her outfit[/caption]

A closer look at this spectacularly large hat[/caption]

These two ladies chose white lace dresses and huge fascinators in bright pink and orange[/caption]

An unusual headpiece spotted on one racegoer[/caption]

An incredible woven headpiece for one lady in orange and white[/caption]

Racegoers were being experimental with their headpiece designs today[/caption]

Ms Daouii Abouchere sarrived for Day Three of Ascot Racing[/caption]

Another incredible creation spotted at the event[/caption]

An incredible balloon headpiece and chic black and white dress for this racegoer[/caption]

Floral headpieces were a trend many racegoers opted for[/caption]

Royal Ascot Dress Codes

Each Royal Ascot enclosure has a different Dress Code.

Windsor Enclosure

Whilst there is no official dress code for the Windsor Enclosure, guests are encouraged to dress in smart daywear. A hat, headpiece or fascinator is encouraged along with a jacket and collared shirt.

Village Enclosure

As long as the dress or top isn’t strapless, off the shoulder or Bardot, it will be permitted. No sheer straps or sleeves, or anything of sheer nude or very-see through fabric is allowed. Lace and coloured tulle, voile and organza materials will be permitted.

No items relating to stag and hen parties are allowed for Royal Ascot as this would be considered novelty clothing.

Culottes can be chosen but the length and straplines should confirm to the rules of a dress or skirt. There is no maximum length required in this enclosure.

You wear a standard necktie, bow tie or cravat in the Village Enclosure.

Queen Anne Enclosure

All the dress code requirements of the village enclosure plus a fascinator or decorative headpiece or hat.

Royal Enclosure

A hat or headpiece with a solid base of four inches in diameter is mandatory in the Royal Enclosure. Fascinators are not permitted. Novelty hats (i.e. ones which are excessively oversized, or are promoting or marketing any product or brand) are not permitted.

Halter necks are not permitted within the Royal Enclosure, nor are strapless dresses and tops, off-the-shoulder straps, Bardot necklines, and one-shoulder garments.

Any top hat that is customised, for example with coloured ribbons, feathers or bands, or is any colour other than black or grey is not permitted within the Royal Enclosure.

Top hats may be removed within a restaurant, a private box, a private club or that facility’s terrace, balcony or garden. Hats may also be removed within any enclosed external seating area within the Royal Enclosure Garden.