ROYAL ASCOT FAQs

There is no requirement to wear a hat with your Ascot outfit in the Windsor Enclosure.

However, ladies can complete a show-stopping look with a timeless Chai Gold or Chai Black Boater - "This is a lovely summer straw boater that can be worn casually or dressed up." Awon Golding, Head Millinery Designer. 

Another statement piece would be the Assam White & Black Saucer Hat – "A classic Lock shape reimagined for the new season. The polka dot twirling quills add a little frivolity to the hat." Awon Golding, Head Millinery Designer.

Gentlemen, although no hat is required, we suggest completing your race day outfit with one of our felt hats, or if the weather is fair, consider a stylish Panama.

Classic Panama - A summer sartorial staple perfect for Royal Ascot, the Classic Panama is timeless. Our Classic Panamas are selected carefully to ensure they are the best in the world. This style bears all the hallmarks of Lock & Co.: quality, style, longevity, and craftsmanship.

Ladies are required to wear a hat, headpiece, or fascinator in the Village Enclosure at Ascot races.

Complement your high-fashion outfit with one of our classic women's couture hats. We recommend the Lady Grey Black or Navy Wide Brim Hat - "This flattering sweeping brim frames the face, and the structured double bow at the
back means you look just as good walking in as walking away." Awon Golding, Head Millinery Designer.

Another fabulous choice is the Chamomile Natural Beret with petite pale pink vintage blossoms, also available in black with petite ivory vintage blossoms. - "Pretty, easy-to-wear, playful. This sweet, veiled beret works wonders to lift any ensemble." Awon Golding, Head Millinery Designer.

Gentlemen, although no hat is required, we suggest completing your race day outfit with one of our felt hats, or if the weather is fair, consider a stylish Panama.

Wide Brim Panama - Our wide brim Panama is one of our most enduring and best-selling summer styles. Each piece is unique and hand-woven by skilled artisans in Ecuador from high-grade toquilla palm straw.

Ladies are required to wear a hat, headpiece, or fascinator in the Queen Anne Enclosure at Ascot.

Lock & Co. recommends the Darjeeling Wide Brim Hat in black, a perfect choice for Ladies Day at Royal Ascot. "It's a timeless classic. Channel Audrey Hepburn chic with this elegant hat," says Awon Golding, Head Millinery Designer.

Alternatively, choose a headpiece handcrafted with elegance such as the Verbena Pale Pink Pillbox Hat - "Add a touch of Jackie O class to your outfit with this sweet pillbox." Awon Golding, Head Millinery Designer.

Gentlemen, although no hat is required, we suggest completing your race day outfit with one of our felt hats, or if the weather is fair, consider a stylish Panama.

Westminster High Crown Top Hat - A hat that has become synonymous with the Royal Ascot and weddings. For centuries, the top hat has been a symbol of distinction and class among discerning gentlemen.

Highgrove Panama - The Highgrove Panama is a special edition hat to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. This Panama is a timeless piece hand woven from the finest toquilla palm fibres by artisans in Ecuador, using skills passed down for generations and then blocked by hand in England using traditional methods. Profits from sales of the hat will support The King's Foundation for its charitable delivery of education and training initiatives, some of which take place at Highgrove.

Ladies, you can either wear a Royal Ascot hat or a headpiece or fascinator with a
minimum base diameter of 4 inches / 10 cm, which is acceptable.

Ceylon Lavender Headband - "This headband is instant elegance. It's Royal Enclosure Ascot compliant and works with all outfits." Awon Golding, Head Millinery Designer. Also available in navy.

Lapsang Natural or Pink Percher Hat - Designed to capture attention, the dramatic sweeping pheasant feathers create a show-stopping look that is perfect for the prestigious Royal Ascot Races.

Gentlemen, you must wear a grey or black top hat.

Westminster Top Hat - A hat that has become synonymous with the Royal Ascot and weddings. For centuries, the top hat has been a symbol of distinction and class among discerning gentlemen.

Ascot Top Hat -This grey rabbit-fur felt style is still sartorially popular at the races. James Lock III designed The Ascot in the nineteenth century in response to the growing demand for a superior hat to the silk topper for the Royal Enclosure at Ascot.

London Top Hat - The London top hat is crafted from luxurious beaver fur felt. With its dapper silhouette, the London is ideal for Royal Ascot. Although the shape is similar to our other toppers, the London has a more tapered crown than the Westminster.