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From sportinglife:
Approximately 300,000 horseracing and fashion fans will attend the five-day Royal Meeting which starts on Tuesday (June 19).
The event – one of the most prestigious race meetings in the world – sees the introduction of a new dress code for racegoers visiting the Royal Enclosure and the Grandstand Admission area.
In order to ensure that this is implemented as smoothly as possible, a specially-trained team of dress code assistants will be on hand outside the course to assist racegoers who may have any issues with their attire.
A selection of waistcoats, ties, pashminas and other items will be available at the turnstiles for those who need them.
The new dress code was first announced in January and reminders were sent out with badges and tickets.
Style Guides have also been distributed and can be seen online at:
http://www.ascot.co.uk/go/rencstylefor the Royal Enclosure
http://www.ascot.co.uk/go/gastyle for Grandstand Admission
Highlights
For ladies in the Royal Enclosure, dresses and skirts should be of modest length, defined as falling just above the knee or longer.
In the Royal Enclosure, hats should be worn; a headpiece which has a base of 4 inches (10cm) or more in diameter is acceptable as an alternative to a hat.
For gentlemen in the Royal Enclosure, it is a requirement to wear either black or grey morning dress, which must include a waistcoat and tie (no cravats), a black or grey top hat and black shoes.
In Grandstand Admission, a hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn by ladies at all times. Strapless or sheer strap dresses and tops are not permitted. Gentlemen are required to wear a suit and tie.
Charles Barnett, Ascot Chief Executive said: "Ascot is Europe’s flagship race meeting and one of the world’s greatest sporting and social events. We have tried to provide an appropriate dress code that is clear, workable and in line with the wishes of racegoers.
"Over the last few months, a huge amount of planning has gone in to making sure that the implementation of the new code goes as smoothly as possible. During the meeting itself, our team of special dress code assistants will help people with any queries that they may have."
I think they are taking things a bit too far
The ‘dress code assistants’ won’t be hard to spot.
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The Highlight of the meeting was always watching
James Sherwood
talking down his nose to everyone and God forbid they wore something James didn’t approve of! Whatever happened to him? I wonder!!
The ‘dress code assistants’ won’t be hard to spot.
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Smoky grey hasn’t been in vogue since 2010. Get with the times! Sheesh
I think they are taking things a bit too far
Why?
Ascot have every right to impose whatever dress code they see fit and I prefer to see standards such as they have at Ascot in preference to the appalling sights you see at most other racecourses, not least men wearing replica football strips when it is clearly obvious they have done no exercise since compulsory PE at school – do they not realise just how ridiculous they look?
Or the increasing number of idiots who turn up dressed as jockeys or pantomime horses or any other fancy dress.
And don’t get me started on the attire of some of the "ladies" who turn up at the races.
Ascot is a special racing occasion so why shouldn’t those attending be expected to make an effort in terms of what they wear.
If people don’t like the dress code they have the option not to go but I think you will find, once again, the numbers attending will suggest there are more than enough people happy to comply with the dress code.
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Charles Barnett, Ascot Chief Executive said: "Ascot is Europe’s flagship race meeting and one of the world’s greatest sporting and social events. We have tried to provide an appropriate dress code that is clear, workable and in line with the wishes of racegoers.
Where are the results of this survey of racegoers?
Always be suspicious of anyone who states anything is in line with the wishes of racegoers, viewers, listeners, users etc but fails to provide any meaningful evidence that this is the case.
Barnett seems a bit of a snob to me.
Where are the results of this survey of racegoers?
Always be suspicious of anyone who states anything is in line with the wishes of racegoers, viewers, listeners, users etc but fails to provide any meaningful evidence that this is the case.
Why does he have to prove or justify the results of the survey?
The attendance figures surely show racegoers are happy with the policy.
Barnett seems a bit of a snob to me.
Barnett was in charge of Aintree before moving to Ascot, I think Aintree is the antithesis of Ascot and is the least snobbish course in the country.
If people don’t like the dress code they have the option not to go but I think you will find, once again, the numbers attending will suggest there are more than enough people happy to comply with the dress code.
When I’m on my deathbed, I can assure you that never attending this affront to horse racing will not be one of my regrets. But I dare say that of those happy to comply with the dress code, a sizeable portion wouldn’t be racing aficionados.
Whilst I agree that racegoers who turn up in fancy dress are a nuisance at best, the imposition of classist dress regulations are an insult to any real racing fan. Which other sport encourages its spectators to behave in an uppity manner? Not least at what is supposedly the shop window of the turf?
If racing must partake in the "event calender" then I’d prefer to see a mediocre card sacrificed than a Group One festival. Besides, I wouldn’t dream of racing horses at London Fashion Week so it is only fair that the vacuous airheads reciprocate with the same courtesy.
Royal Ascot is the Queen’s garden party with a bit of racing tacked on. If people do not want to adhere to the dress codes it is fine, but then they should not expect to be admitted to the premises either.
My opinion is divided on this subject whilst I agree that in some ways Ascot must play up to its reputation and enhance upon it’s strengths in providing a unique brand image to Horse Racing I do feel that much of the country will be alienated by the much published event throughout the week which will see the event largely frowned upon by those who aren’t from a culture of exclusivity and prestige.
I think they are taking things a bit too far
Why?
Ascot have every right to impose whatever dress code they see fit and I prefer to see standards such as they have at Ascot in preference to the appalling sights you see at most other racecourses, not least men wearing replica football strips when it is clearly obvious they have done no exercise since compulsory PE at school – do they not realise just how ridiculous they look?
Or the increasing number of idiots who turn up dressed as jockeys or pantomime horses or any other fancy dress.
And don’t get me started on the attire of some of the "ladies" who turn up at the races.
Ascot is a special racing occasion so why shouldn’t those attending be expected to make an effort in terms of what they wear.
If people don’t like the dress code they have the option not to go but I think you will find, once again, the numbers attending will suggest there are more than enough people happy to comply with the dress code.
I think having clear dress standards is absolutely right, I agree with you Paul it’s much better than the ridiculous and largely scruffy way a large section of British society dress for most occasions. However, I think the very idea of dress code assistants, let alone publicising the fact in such a gleeful way, opens the event up to ridicule.
It’s simple, send details of the standards with advance tickets, describe same on posters at the gates; don’t match the standards don’t get in.
There is a culture of inverse snobbery that pervades among those lacking the ability to see their own limitations. Would people expect to be able to gain entry to a trainspotters convention without wearing an anorak?
There is a culture of inverse snobbery that pervades among those lacking the ability to see their own limitations. Would people expect to be able to gain entry to a trainspotters convention without wearing an anorak?
Or even a Swingers party without a Violet Wand eh Eclipse Dalling!x
The tennis today reinforced my belief in the way we can do rules in Britain, no messing.
For a chance to see Black Caviar I would happily be a dress inspector on the gates for free entry and train fares only and would apply whatever rules RA say.
I might even add some of my own.
I think they are taking things a bit too far
Why?
Ascot have every right to impose whatever dress code they see fit and I prefer to see standards such as they have at Ascot in preference to the appalling sights you see at most other racecourses, not least men wearing replica football strips when it is clearly obvious they have done no exercise since compulsory PE at school – do they not realise just how ridiculous they look?
Or the increasing number of idiots who turn up dressed as jockeys or pantomime horses or any other fancy dress.
And don’t get me started on the attire of some of the "ladies" who turn up at the races.
Ascot is a special racing occasion so why shouldn’t those attending be expected to make an effort in terms of what they wear.
If people don’t like the dress code they have the option not to go but I think you will find, once again, the numbers attending will suggest there are more than enough people happy to comply with the dress code.
People wearing replica football shirts look no more ridiculous than the assembly seen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Saturday with their copious self-awarded medals on show. They have been more remote from the battlefield than the football fans you mention have been from exercise.
You are right though, Ascot have the right to choose their dresscode and there will be no shortage of paying customers, but how many will be going for the racing?
What you complain about is completely harmless, a missing tie damages nobody and there are far more important issues relating to behaviour that courses should be concentrating on.
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