Ascot Races are on Tuesday 14th – Saturday 18th June and thanks to British high street, you don’t have to be ‘Made in Chelsea’ to look like royalty. A good rule to go by is dress as you would for a wedding, which means not too much flesh on show! But enjoy the freedom of experimenting with colour, dress length, and hats!

Last year we saw celebrities pushing the style-stakes up a notch with Amanda Holden in a gorgeous turquoise outfit that coincidentally matched the colour scheme of the Queen’s!

Kate Middleton was spotted looking as gorgeous as ever at this year’s Epsom Races. She wore a stunning beige and coffee-coloured ensemble with a more structured headpiece, in contrast to her usual choice of frilly headwear. Her Selfridges Nessie Tweed jacket by Joseph takes inspiration from Chanel’s signature look, revealing no cleavage to avoid any criticism from on-lookers. The jacket was worn over the delicate, floaty Reiss Peacock dress which, like the dress worn to meet the Obama’s, sold out. Teamed with LK Bennet shoes and gold clutch, Kate’s outfit has been praised for its sophistication and compared to Lady Di’s 1986 choice of dress to the Ascot Races.

Take cue from Kate and opt for an outfit with delicate beauty. Here are a few pointers to set you on your way:

Always wear a hat, its just the right thing to do. And whilst you’re at it, check the dress code on the official Royal Ascot website.

Make sure you check the weather forecast and prepare accordingly. Brollies at the ready, just in case.

Go for practical shoewear. Stilettos not advised! You don’t want to be sinking into grass. You’re going to be on your feet, so make sure those shoes are relatively comfortable!

Take wind into account: there is a time and a place for Marilyn Monroe moments, Royal Ascot is not one of them.

And make sure you have an absolutely Royal day!