Royal Ascot 2013

Hats and caps were often used in the past for protection, religious and medical purpose, as a symbol of status or office, and as a part of social convention. However, today's generation, hats and caps have become a style or fashion statement. Different designs of hats can be seen in such events, occasions, or even outdoors.

One of these events is the Royal Ascot 2013 that was held this June. The centuries-old horse racing event is steeped in many traditions including the raising of the Queen's Royal Standard, a horse-drawn carriage for the Queen and her royal entourage and of course, a very strict dress code which includes spectacular hats. On this event, the arcane codes govern that ladies entering the Royal Enclosure must ensure their crown is covered. The official rules state that in the Grandstand enclosure, women may wear both fascinators and full-length trouser suits, but no strapless dresses, shorts, branded clothing or fancy dress. Midriffs must be covered.  In the Royal Enclosure, wherein the rule are even stricter, hats and headpieces must have a base of at least four inches (10cm) or more in diameter, and must be worn at all times, and also the women are forbidden from wearing fascinators

While the Royal Ascot 2013 take place, the days got off to a stylish start with bold blooms, chic black and white and striking floral prints all challenging for dominance in the style stakes. 

  

Once again the Queen looked so stylish as she arrived for the second day at the races, again accompanied by her eldest son Prince Charles and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall wearing a pretty mint green, purple and pale pink with a mint green crepe coat and a multi-coloured floral silk dress and a diamond and emerald brooch.

While many go down for bright crimson, yellow and cerise, cobalt and royal blue topped the colour charts - perhaps inspired by the Queen whose favourite colour it is.

Others, meanwhile, go for prints with delicate blooms proving the most popular. On the second day of the event, gorgeous yellow rose print dresses and buttercup boleros, topped off with wonderful sunflower splashed hats. 

Thus, the Royal Ascot 2013 was an amazing event not just about the racecourse but an event showing how stylish and classy everyone can be!.