Royal Enclosure at Ascot Ladies Day - any do's and don'ts please, for men and women? Thanks!?

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Royal Enclosure at Ascot Ladies Day - any do's and don'ts please, for men and women? Thanks!?

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Ascot at the Royal Enclosures is a very formal area where you should be on your best manners.Be polite,don't drink too much...From http://www.ascot.co.uk/fixtic_adm.html

"Admission areas at Royal Ascot differ to the rest of the year at Ascot Racecourse.

The admission areas are detailed below.

General Admission ticket

The General Admission ticket at Royal Ascot provides similar access facilities around the racecourse as it does at the race meetings outside of Royal Ascot. The General Admission ticket provides excellent facilities and viewing areas at ground level. The Parade Ring and track are both within a short walking distance, by crossing the Concourse in the main Grandstand. There are a variety of places to eat, drink and bet – from the bookmakers in the betting ring to the totepool and betting shops in the main Grandstand. Customers in this area do not have access to the upper levels of the grandstand. Unlike the race meetings outside of Royal Ascot, there is not the opportunity to upgrade your ticket.

General Admission Dress Code

Ladies are required to dress in a manner appropriate for a smart occasion. Many wear hats, although this is not obligatory. Gentlemen are required to wear a shirt and tie, preferably with a suit or jacket. Sports attire, jeans and shorts are not permitted.

Silver Ring

With a less formal atmosphere, the Silver Ring at Ascot is a separate admission area that does not provide access to the Parade Ring or the main Grandstand. The Silver Ring still provides an excellent position to watch the Royal Procession and the racing action. There are a variety of places to eat, drink and place a bet.

Silver Ring Dress Code

Whilst we encourage racegoers to wear smart clothing, no formal dress code applies except that bare chests are not permitted at any time.

Royal Enclosure Dress Code

Ladies are required to dress in a manner appropriate to a formal occasion. This means that a hat must be worn, strapless dresses are not permitted, midriffs must be covered, and trouser suits must be of full length and of matching colour and material. Gentlemen are required to wear either black or grey morning dress, including a waistcoat, with a top hat which must be worn at all times when you are in the Royal Enclosure other than within your private box or facility”. Note that box balconies, restaurant terraces and gardens will be deemed to be “within” the facility.

Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal national dress of their country or Service dress. Those not complying with the dress code will be asked to leave the Royal Enclosure and will be relieved of their Royal Enclosure badge."