The Royal Ascot is by far the most famous race meeting in England, the Royal meeting is steeped in history. In 1711, when riding out in her carriage near Windsor Castle, Queen Anne proclaimed an open stretch of land an ideal patch of open ground for ‘horses to gallop at full stretch’. Later that year the first race was held on the site, with a prize of 100 Guineas.
 
Since this historical moment Ascot has become a sartorially prestigious event with the annual prize money reaching an excess of £10 million.
 
At this year’s Royal Ascot the sartorial stakes are high, dressing for Ascot this year needs much thought and attention, last year organisers released a new list of strict sartorial rules, this year it’s much the same, without following these rules you may be ejected from the event.
 
The dress code will differ depending on the type of ticket access you have, if you have access to the Royal enclosure then the rules are much different to that of the Grandstand or Furlong Lounge.
 
Moss Bros Hire’s royal Ascot collection has been specifically designed to meet the dress code of this prestigious event, so you can relax and enjoy yourself in style in the knowledge that you will be complying with the strict attire regulations.

The Royal Enclosure.

This area by far has the strictest dress regulation, gentlemen (yes we said gentleman not lads) are required to wear black or grey morning dress, any other colour is not permitted and you will be refused entry.
 
Your attire must include a waistcoat and tie, grey is the most favourable and sartorial, always keep the bottom button undone on your waistcoat. Your tie should be silk, most favour a paisley or plain block colour design we suggest that a Windsor knot is used when fastening your tie.
 
Ensure that you are wearing a black or grey top hat, you may remove your hat when dining within a restaurant, a private box, club or that facilities terrace, balcony or garden. You may not in any way customise your hat.
 
Keeping in the horsing tradition we recomend these ‘lucky’ horseshoe chain cufflinks.
 
You must at all times wear black shoes and make sure that your shoes are polished.
 
Moss Hire are offering Royal Ascot hire packages from £110.00, pop in to your local store to find out more.  

The Grandstand

 
Gentleman in the grandstand are required to wear a suit with a shirt and tie. Jeans, shorts and sportswear are by all means not permitted. This dress code is slightly flexible and those wanting to wear morning suits are welcomed to do so.
 
We recomend a one or two button suit, you can be flexible on colour within the grandstand. Your shirt should be plain and your tie should be silk and reflect personality and of course the royal occasion. Resist wearing striped suits, a sharkskin or herringbone texture are welcome. If the weather is warm then wear a 100% cotton shirt, this will ensure your shirt is able to ‘breathe’ and it will keep you cool.
 
You should add a pocket square to add some class and vibrancy to your outfit, again make sure the square is silk, try to either contrast the square and tie colours or match them as close as possible, 
 
Add some cufflinks to the outfit if possible, these lucky horse shoe cufflinks are very fitting for the occasion.
 
Unlike the Royal Enclosure you don’t need to wear black shoes, but your shoes must be smart and polished.