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 £259.00 in 18ct gold vermeil or £237.00 sterling 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 £144.00 18ct gold/rose gold vermeil and £128.00 in sterling 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 need to 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: If going for a navy suit go for a double breasted jacket to make more of a statement Hackett’s Wool Fresco Double Breasted Suit is woven in England by Dugdale from 100% Fresco wool. Fresco wool is suitable for the summer due to its breathability allowing for air circulation. The jacket is fully lined and finished with flap pockets, horn buttons and a flower loop under the lapel, while the flat-front trousers feature slanted pockets and side tab adjusters so no need to wear a bulky belt. £1000.00 Make the navy pop and match with their Tailored Fit Butcher Stripe Shirt in fresh blue and white. Cut in pure cotton, with a semi-spread Regent collar and French placket, £200.00 Pair with their  Dot Linen Silk Twill Tie  52% Linen, 48% Silk in sage green with small navy polka dots or keep to the blue tones with electric blue and navy polka dots, £70.00. Pop in their Mayfair Dot Silk Pocket Square in navy, £45.00 and pop on their Geometric Sunglasses Ingmar in golden ochre brown £179.00. Step out in style with their Mayfair Crust Leather Loafer in dark brown £230.00 and don’t forget socks are compulsory. Two Pack Icon Socks £25.00 Add a touch of sparkle, and hopefully luck, with Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Lapel Pin by Lee Renée Ltd in 18ct gold vermeil set with 11 brilliant cut diamonds £308.00 Also available in sterling silver and can be worn on the lapel or as a tie pin. Gallop to the finishing line with Silver Wild Horse Twist Tie Pin by Renée Ltd in 18ct gold vermeil £145.00. Also available in sterling silver.

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.

Inject a summery colour with Oliver Brown’s Unstructured Jacket in sun-washed pink. Crafted from a breathable blend of wool, cotton, and silk by Vitale Barberis Canonico, Half-lined, patch pockets, double vents, and mother of pearl buttons. £495.00 Pair with their Pleated Trousers in Rustic Tropical Wool in soft brown and features front pleats, slant pockets, side adjusters so no bulky belt is required.£225.00. Wear a crisp white shirt. Oliver Brown’s City Shirt is 100% two-ply cotton with double cuffs, £99.00 Double cuffs require cufflinks. Go equestrian with Tateossian’s Ascot Stirrup Cufflinks Palladium plated with white mother of pearl and featuring a 3D stirrup design. £225.00. For the tie, the model is wearing Oliver Brown’s Silk Knitted Polka Dot Tie in Burgundy £120.00 but why not continue the equestrian theme with their Horse / Jockey Print Silk Tie in pale pink and white, £99.00 and keep galloping ahead with their navy/purple  Horse Racing Pocket Square in 100% silk twill, £49.00. For a casual dress shoe choose the loafer  Weejuns Larson Weave Loafers by G.H.BASS 1876 are in mid brown leather with artisanal leather weave detail, £215.00. Don’t forget you must wear socks  1 Pair SOCKSHOP Fine Rib Bamboo Socks in pink and made with silky, soft bamboo rich yarn, woven in a light, extra-fine gauge with flat-ribbed legs, ideal for wearing with tighter-fitting dress shoes and other smart styles. £9.99. Complete the look with Oliver Brown’s Panama Hat Semi Down Brim hand-woven in Ecuador from straw with contrasting burgundy grosgrain ribbon. £135.00 And Tom Ford’s BRIANNA SUNGLASSES in dark Havana, £315.00

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 SPOKE’s  Khaki Linen Jacket a linen-cotton-elastane blend. With the texture and breeze of linen, cotton’s resilience, and a hint of stretch for flex and comfort. The minimal padding and canvas creates a soft unstructured look, £330.00. Wear with jeans, chinos or smart trousers such as their Dark Navy Smarts 2.0  £199 or buy as a suit  The Linen Suit at £450.00 Team with their  Highland Green Striped Linen Shirt 95% linen 4% cotton, and 1% Elastane.£99.00. Also available in blue stripe. Go for the more relaxed by still stylish suede loafer and no socks required. Weejuns Venetian Weave Loafers by G.H.BASS 1876  in light earth brown with woven vamp, £220.00. Accessorise with Tateossian Ascot Necklace featuring a rhodium plated sterling silver stirrup shaped pendant with a red enamel line. Strung on an adjustable wax cord. £279.00. Look cool in Tom Ford’s CYRUS SUNGLASSES in Blonde Havana £315.00.

Favourbrook and Hackett images courtesy of PR agency lm-communications

Lee Renee Ltd images provided by Lee Renee Ltd

Oliver Brown images courtesy of Oliver Brown in house pr team

SPOKE and G.H. Bass images provided by pr agency Sane Communications

Tateossian images courtesy of pr agency Task PR

Sockshop and Tom Ford Sunglasses images courtesy of agency Trace Publicity