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\nThe first day of Royal Ascot 2016 kicked off yesterday in true Brit fashion, with grey skies and torrential rain marking the start of the 5 day event.<\/p>\n

But the downpours didn\u2019t dampen the spirits – or the style – of the Ascot fashionistas, who were out in force, clutching umbrellas and donning ponchos to protect their outfits and all-important headwear.<\/p>\n

The bookies may be taking bets on which thoroughbred will win the race, but in an event where you can place a bet on the Queen\u2019s choice of outfit, and the frocks get more media coverage than the fillies, everyone knows it\u2019s the fashion stakes that really matter.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow is Ladies Day – the most important date in the Ascot (read social) calendar, and will see the girls fiercely battle it out in chic dresses and supersized hats in a bid to win the much coveted Best Dressed prize.<\/p>\n

Racegoers looking for outfit inspiration should first consult Ascot\u2019s official style guide, which forbids strapless or halter neck tops, bans bare midriffs and has particularly strict guidelines on dress length.<\/p>\n

300,000 people will descend on Ascot this year, meaning a great number of outfits, and an even greater potential for fashion faux pas. Here are our top tips on how to avoid ending up on the tabloids\u2019 worst-dressed lists.<\/p>\n

DO<\/strong> opt for an understated, monochrome look as Kimberly Garner, former Made in Chelsea star, demonstrates:
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DON\u2019T<\/strong> wear anything that resembles your surroundings. People might mistake you for the local wildlife (or steal your watering can):
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\nDO<\/strong> keep political statements for the ballot box
\nWhile we admire the sentiment, and creativity, perhaps when it comes to referendum headgear, less is more:
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\nDO<\/strong> keep it classic and opt for understated elegance. It\u2019s all about vibrant shades and colour blocking, as the Queen knows:<\/p>\n


\nW<\/strong>ords by Georgina Barnard<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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