Set in 179 acres of rural Berkshire and 6 miles from Windsor Castle, Ascot Racecourse hosts both Flat and Jump meetings throughout the year including the world famous Royal Ascot which is held over 5 days from Tuesday 17th until Saturday 21st June 2025.

Royal Ascot is the time to raise your dapper stakes to the limit and show off your impeccable style. However you do need to adhere to the dress codes for each enclosure.

Official Dress Code for The Royal Enclosure

Morning dress of black, grey or navy material. A waistcoat and necktie (patterns of a patriotic nature, for example a national flag, are acceptable). A black or grey top hat (may be removed within a restaurant or Private Box. Top hats may also be removed within an enclosed external seating area, terrace, balcony, or garden). Black dress shoes worn with black socks covering the ankle. Whilst it is not permitted to mix part Scottish Dress Code with part Royal Enclosure Dress Code, tartan trews with morning coat and top hat is acceptable.

Not Permitted: Customised top hats (with, for example; coloured ribbons, feathers or embellishments), Cravats, bow ties and neckerchiefs. The following are not permitted within any dress code: Fancy dress, novelty patterns and fabrics (including, for example; slogans, phrases, promotional messaging, brand logos or cartoon imagery), Trainers, Denim, Leggings, Shorts.

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Royal Ascot x Favourbrook

Favourbrook is Royal Ascot’s Official Men’s Formalwear Licensee with their Royal Ascot Attire Collection The collection features the traditional black and grey morning coat plus the their navy Furlong suit comprising Navy Ascot Wool Morning Coat £720.00 and Navy Ascot High Waisted Flat Front Trouser £275.00 which was created last year especially for Royal Ascot. For the grey and navy morning coat the trousers should match the coat in colour and fabric, like a suit, The black morning coat is worn with striped or houndstooth trousers. Wear braces with a morning coat rather than a belt. A belt will add bulkiness underneath your waistcoat and jacket, whilst braces will streamline the silhouette. White Moire Silk Braces £110.00. Add colour to your morning coat with a pocket square which should be made of silk or linen and neatly folded in the pocket rather than flamboyantly pushed in. Favourbrook’s Osterley Silk Pocket Square £50.00 is available in light blue and navy. Another way to introduce colour or extra flourish is to wear a boutonnière.

With the grey morning suit the waistcoat has to match the coat in colour and fabric. However for the black and navy morning coat, the waistcoat is a great opportunity to express your personality with a touch of colour, but choose the soft subtle hues and keep the bright colours and patterns for weddings. There are many styles to choose from – single breasted or double breasted, with or without lapels, U or V shaped and shawl or peak collars. Plain wool or linen are best although silk or satin are also acceptable. Favourbrook’s Dukes Breasted Waistcoat £290.00 is available in blue, beige, dove grey, lilac and yellow.  This style suits the skinnier or taller frame as double breasted with lapels will add bulk. Single breasted without lapels suit most frames. Due to its minimalist style it can also create the illusion of length for the shorter guy and is more slimming. Gabardine Wool Single Breasted Waistcoat £190.00 is available in pale blue, beige, cream, grey, yellow and black.

A crisp white shirt with double cuffs is traditional such as Favourbrook’s White Canter Gatsby Shirt £160.00. However a pale coloured shirt (plain or striped) is also acceptable but the collar and cuffs should still be white. Blue/White Steed Cotton Gatsby Shirt £160.00 is also available in pink/white and lilac/white. A pair of cufflinks is a must for the double cuff shirt and here is where you can flash your individual style: sophisticated elegance in gold and silver simple designs; decadence with pearls or gemstone; or a fun playful twist with novelty designs. Go for an equestrian theme with Wild Horses Cufflinks by Lee Renée Ltd £235.00 in 18ct gold vermeil or £215.00 silver.

A woven silk tie is the most popular choice – leave the cravats and Ascot ties for weddings.You can choose any colour, but do keep to the softer hues. Textures such as brocades add richness to a mono colour. Patterns (stripes, dots, paisley) can be worn but usually are subtle, using a monochrome palette rather than bold clashing colours. Favourbrook’s Cambridge Spot Pink/Cream Silk Tie £110.00 is also available in navy/silver, grey/cream and sky blue/cream
Add a taste of summer with Strawberry Tie Pin/Brooch by Lee Renée Ltd £131.00 18ct gold/rose gold vermeil and £116.00 silver.

Both black or grey top hats are acceptable for black morning coats, grey top hats partner well with grey morning suits and black top hats with navy morning suits such as Favourbrook Black Felt Fur Top Hat £475.00

When wearing a morning coat, the shoes should be black with laces, plain and highly polished (although not patent). The best shoe style to wear is the formal plain Oxford shoe such as Favourbrook’s Black Oxford Leather Shoes £390.00. Don’t try to jazz up your ensemble with  coloured or patterned socks, opt for just plain black or grey. They must also cover the ankles. Plain Socks from SOCKSHOP offers black or charcoal. £7.99

Official Dress Code for the Queen Anne Enclosure

A full-length two or three-piece suit. Jackets and trousers should be of matching material and colour (morning dress is also permitted). A collared shirt.  A necktie (patterns of a patriotic nature, for example a national flag, are acceptable). Socks must be worn and should cover the ankle.  Not Permitted: Cravats, bow ties and neckerchiefs. The following are not permitted within any dress code: Fancy dress, novelty patterns and fabrics (including, for example; slogans, phrases, promotional messaging, brand logos or cartoon imagery), Trainers. Denim. Leggings. Shorts.

We Say: Royal blue for Royal Ascot. Unlike the navy blue suits, a deep vivid royal blue suit will make a statement.  Mayfair Suit by Oliver Brown, is made from 100% super 150s Wool and sourced from renowned Italian supplier Loro Piana. £795.00 Add the matching Single Breasted Waistcoat Loro Piana Super 150s £295.00 Pair the royal blue suit with their Luxury Shirt in Pale Pink £185.00 Made from 100% Sea Island cotton, featuring double cuffs and a classic collar. Double cuffs require cufflinks so have fun and choose their Horse Head Cufflinks in Sterling Silver £245.00

Keep up the horseracing theme with Pure Silk navy Horse Racing Tie by Oliver Brownn  featuring a pattern of jockeys racing their horse £69.00, Horse and Stirrup Pocket Square in Pale Pink £49.00 and Lucky Diamond Horseshoe Lapel Pin by Lee Renée Ltd in sterling silver and set with 11 brilliant cut diamonds £265.00 Also available in 18ct gold vermeil and can be worn as a tie pin or on the lapel. Vaccona Dark Tan Leather Loafers by Oliver Sweeney  continues with the horse theme featuring an antiqued brass horse bit trim £349.00 This formal loafer is from their artisan factory in Le Marche Italy.  Socks must be worn, Horizontal Fine Stripe Socks Sky by Oliver Brown will add a playful twist to your sartorial attire. £15.00

Complete the look with JACOB SUNGLASSES | Tom Ford Fashion £305.00

Official Dress Code for the Village Enclosure

A suit jacket or blazer (can be of different material to the trousers).  A full-length trouser or chino. A collared shirt.· A necktie, bow tie or cravat (patterns of a patriotic nature, for example a national flag, are acceptable). Socks must be worn and should cover the ankle Not Permitted: Fancy dress, novelty patterns and fabrics (including, for example; slogans, phrases, promotional messaging, brand logos or cartoon imagery), Trainers. Denim. Leggings. Shorts.

Wool-Linen Waffle Knit Blazer by Hackett  is of a stretch wool linen blend for lightweight summer comfort. Available in light beige and thyme green £490.00. Contrast with Hackett’s ink blue Slim Fit Kensington Linen Chino £190.00 Also available in linen beige. Add a leather belt such as Leather Hand-Finished Belt | Hackett in tan brown £90.00.

Inject a summery colour and wear their Tailored Fit Linen Bengal Stripe Shirt | Hackett in pale yellow. £130.00 Other summery shades available are pink, sky blue, spearmint green and royal blue. A tie is required, be dotty and choose their Chelsea Dot Silk Tie in champagne beige £70.00. Available in navy and pink. Increase your dapperness with a silk handkerchief such as Polka Dot Pocket Square in stone beige. £45.00 For a casual dress shoe choose the loafer Collin Hall Leather Loafer in cappuccino brown is made in a soft natural burnished leather £240.00. Don’t forget you must wear socks Mercerised Cotton Sock Short in mustard brown will add a pop of colour. £20.00

Look cool in golden ochre brown Square Sunglasses Floors by Hackett £190.00

Official Dress Code for the Windsor Enclosure

There is no official dress code for the Windsor Enclosure, however Royal Ascot encourages guests to dress in smart daywear. A jacket and collared shirt is encouraged. Not permitted: Fancy dress, novelty and branded or promotional clothing.

We say: It’s the summer so go for a light coloured jacket such as Summer Blazer by Joe Browns in sky blue herringbone with a tonal printed lining £110.00. Accessorise with their Luxury Peacock Feather Pin on the lapel £9.00 and pair with their Charming Chino Trousers in Navy £40.00.

You may feel butterflies watching your horse race so why not have them on your shirt.  Brilliant Butterfly Shirt £40.00. Step boldly to the bookmakers in Double Stitched Suede Brogues in cobalt blue £65.00 and SOCKSHOP Comfort Cuff Bamboo Striped Socks in blue jay stripes £8.99 Finish off your look with Joe Browns’ Classic Aviator Sunglasses £25.00

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