| Rod Stewart and his girlfriend Penny Lancaster know | | | | - wear a hat that covers the crown of the head - and |
| the answer only too well. They were turned away | | | | it will have to be quite impressive to be more |
| from the Royal Enclosure in 2002 because Rod was | | | | eye-catching than the other participants |
| dressed in a blue suit with white shoes - and Penny | | | | - wear stockings or tights |
| wore a white mini-skirt. What was wrong with that you | | | | Trouser suits are acceptable providing they are made |
| may ask? | | | | of one material. |
| White shoes? White mini-skirt? Urgh. Rally!....what did | | | | Skirts may finish no higher than two inches above the |
| they expect - it's a day at the races with the Queen | | | | knee. |
| after all. | | | | Gentlemen must |
| But even tasteful outfits may not comply with the | | | | - wear morning dress in either black or grey |
| stringent Ascot rules for the Royal Enclosure. So | | | | - wear a waistcoat |
| beware if you find an invite on your doormat to the | | | | - sport a top hat |
| Royal Enclosure...you don't want to fall at the final | | | | White or brown shoes are frowned upon. Uh, oh!....I'd |
| hurdle. Here are some Mio Destino rules for anyone | | | | better clear out my wardrobe....how about |
| thinking of having a classy flutter this weekend: | | | | multi-coloures rainbow stockings |
| Ladies should | | | | Find out what the dresscode is in the Grandstand, the |
| - wear formal day dress | | | | Yorkshire Course and the Rail Enclosures. |
| - make sure that shoulders and midriff are covered | | | | Get your Ascot tickets and more info here, MioBlog. |