A few weeks ago, it seemed that this year’s absence of spectators at the races would automatically mean an absence of millinery but thanks to Ascot Racecourse and The British Millinery Guild’s joint #StyledWithThanks campaign, Royal Ascot 2020 will include hats! Every day of this year’s races, join me here for a mid-day post to share the at home Ascot looks (royal and non-royal) that caught your eye.
To get today’s discussion started, here are a pair of hats on two familiar faces. Zara Tindall is in a navy straw beret percher with cascade of silk flowers while Mike looks dapper in a top hat. What Ascot hats at home stood out to you today?
Designer: Juliette Botterill. Dress from Beulah London. Styled by Annie Miall.
Previously Worn: This hat is new
Photos from social media as indicated
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Late addition- this ecru and black striped straw boater with black crin trim from British milliner Jenny Roberts
I’m not usually a fan of boaters, but this one has changed my mind. I love the crin trim.
It really elevates the hat, doesn’t it?!
Here’s another late addition, a coral straw button percher with fanning trim from Camilla Rose millinery. It’s wonderful with this dress
Thanks HatQueen for providing this fantastic photo of Zara and Mike! Zara looks amazing and these shades of blue flatter her so well; Mike looks awesome in his top hat (fits him perfectly in every way) and morning suit, but I do wish he had worn a blue pocket square (but that’s a minor complaint).
So many great Ascot hats being shown off at home; thanks everyone for providing your favorites! Of course I couldn’t let the men go unnoticed: despite the absence of crowds, a trainer and a course steward managed to wear a couple of nice fedoras at the racetrack earlier today:
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This pairing of silvery grey Philip Treacy hat and printed dress by Bombshell is wonderfully elegant
As is British milliner Eda Rose in this silver embroidered sinamay hat with silk rose trim of her own design
That is beautiful.
I saw this on #styledwiththanks on Instagram. It might be a bit plain for Ascot but I think it’s so pretty. I can see Kate wearing this.
I also love Francesca Cumani’s purple flowered dress and headpiece
Not all Ascot looks need to be showstoppers! This is lovely- thanks for introducing me to Alice Linley’s work. I’ve not come across it before.
Proving that pillboxes aren’t boring is this look with hat by New Zealand milliner Monika Neuhauser
Love the pillbox and the dress! I guess this is my favorite Ascot look thus far.
WOW! The color is amazing!!!
So fun!
Love these totally DIVA looks!!
Another one
OMG!!!
Zara and Mike look fabulous! I’m so glad they participated!
This hat made my jaw drop. She looks amazing, and I think we can say that THIS is the biggest flower. Ever.
Lizzie Hughes – Lizziehats
I forgot to add that her purse is so cute and she matches her home decor! Brilliant!
LOVE this!! SOOOO perfect for this dress.
SUPER cute!
Mike Tindall’s hat is great! A proper topper. And looks like he is sporting a new morning suit. I don’t recall ever seeing him in a gray suit before. I have a feeling he just had the suit tailored and was like, “I’m going to wear the damn thing whether we can attend or not!” I’m doing the same thing come Saturday with my new morning coat – hosting a Closing Day watching party dressed in Royal Enclosure finery with three close friends who are in my Covid bubble.
And the ITV coverage was very good, all things considered.
I was SO happy to see these two earlier on! And Zara looks stunning, this is one of my favourite looks on her in ages! That dress is fab on her, and the hat, whilst one of her go to shapes, is a fab compliment. I reckon she’s got a few more of these up her sleeve!
Enjoyed these photos!
Zara looks wonderful. The color is perfect for her, and I like how the trim on the hat echoes the dress fabric.
Gorgeous! I also love this Rachel Trevor Morgan hat with flower vine. It’s so pretty with the simple navy dress. I would wear this!
Two great looks from Rachel Trevor Morgan. Here is a fun third, a sunny yellow percher giving a pop of colour to the great navy dress.
Classic, graphic black and white with percher hat by Irish milliner Carol Kennelly. So sharp!
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I’m not keen on the rainbow outfits but I love this!
I also love Zara’s dress. I was completely shocked to come here and see her in a hat from home! I like her dress better than her hat but they go well together.
Turquoise dress from The 8th Sign with Juliette Botterill saucer
The Rainbow theme continues with Nazur Bullen in a fresh floral halo crown
Milliner Maria Zherebtsova in her own halo brim creation with rainbow petals
One more late addition view of this showstopper
From British brand Emms Millinery, a rainbow butterfly and rose headpiece
Rosie Tapner in an Edwina Ibbotsen hat and Suzannah dress
Interesting green headpiece with tulle and rainbow pompoms by Jane Smith
And my favourite, British milliner Marie-Anne Talbot in a red straw slice disk with butterflies of her own design
Zara looks FAB. Love the dress and the hat is perfect. And why did I not notice before now how HOT Mike looks all dressed up? Who knew a top hat could look so good. DANG.
My top Ascot-at-home hat is this orange and gold percher. I don’t know who designed it but it’s styled to perfection with the blue peekaboo dress.
I think it’s from NY based millinery brand El Loves Hats, made by Ellie Ayati. The gold leaf trim is striking!
Very dapper pair! I am pleased to focus on the hats, as Zara’s dress doesn’t appeal, but the saturated colour of the floral trim on her hat is gorgeous! Nice topper on Mike, too.