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A race goer wearing a love hat for Ladies' Day on Day 3 of Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot, Day 3, Ascot Racecourse, London - 17 Jun 2021
I think this one is so beautiful -- I don't know if it's intentionally a rainbow "Love" hat for Pride, but it seems as if it must be. It's so pretty and delicate (and her lipstick is amazing).
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Colour on the first day of the 2021 Royal meeting
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 15 Jun 2021
This is also a delightful rainbow situation, with a perfectly matching dress. This has a real Pointillism vibe.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Fashion on the first day of Ascot
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 15 Jun 2021
And this is so delicate and pretty! (I feel like a lot of women are really leaning into the red lip now that our mouths aren't covered constantly.)
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Race goers on Day 1 of Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot, Day One, Horse Racing, Ascot, Berkshire, UK - 15 June 2021
Honesty, at this point, you OBVIOUSLY wear one red shoe and one yellow shoe!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Georgia Toffolo
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 15 Jun 2021
Wearing Hannah Sophia England, Shoes By Amina Muaddi, Hat By Jess Collett Milliner
This is very delicate and pretty, even with a butt bow! (Butt bows are back for the youths. I am too aged to return to the land of the butt bow.)
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer arrives at Ascot
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 15 Jun 2021
THIS HAT IS HUGE.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK -
This one is sweet, perhaps literally.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Ms Sophie Edghill
Royal Ascot, Day Two, Horse Racing, Ascot, Berkshire, UK - 16 June 2021
This feels both chic AND cheerful and probably won't stab anyone.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer arrives at Ascot
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 16 Jun 2021
This has a perhaps similar but somewhat stabbier vibe.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer arrives at Ascot
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 17 Jun 2021
This woman loves a stabby hat! (I like this one too.)
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer Katie Houghton arrives at Ascot
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 17 Jun 2021
And this is just mildly, calmly stabby.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer arrives at Ascot
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 16 Jun 2021
This is like Stabby But With Feathers! (It's cute, though. It sort of reminds me of an old-fashioned typewriter eraser. Speaking of References From the Aged.)
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer's hat at Ascot
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 16 Jun 2021
There seemed to be a trend this year for hats that I'll call dandelion-y. This one is so frothy.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer Clair Gardner
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 16 Jun 2021
This one is extra dandelion-y.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer arrives at Ascot
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 16 Jun 2021
This is so elegant and understated.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer at Ascot
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 16 Jun 2021
And this is a beautiful, chic hat.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer Yulia Shirokova arrives at Ascot
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 16 Jun 2021
There's an optical illusion here that almost makes it look like she's levitating this hat with her eyes. It's very cool!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer at Ascot
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 16 Jun 2021
This woman looks great and also very vaguely like Hillary Clinton?
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Ladies Day at Royal Ascot.
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 17 Jun 2021
And I TRULY thought this was Dorinda Medley for a moment. She made it nice!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer at Royal Ascot Ladies Day
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 17 Jun 2021
This hat is lovely, and this lipstick is MAJOR.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer arrives at Ascot
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 16 Jun 2021
At first glance, I thought this hat was a tiny teacup. It is NOT. It's a beige top hat.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Nazer Bullen wearing a vintage dress and hat by Edwina Ibbotson.
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 16 Jun 2021
This is so pink and foofy! (I believe it is vintage.)
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer arrives at Ascot
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 17 Jun 2021
This is amazing! (And how fun it is to see someone in trousers. Party trousers no less!)
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoers at Ascot
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 17 Jun 2021
Twin flames!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer at Royal Ascot Ladies Day
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 17 Jun 2021
And this is the section of the slideshow called Hats That Are Just Giant Flowers. (Which I love.)
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Race-goers wear decorative hats as they attend day three of Royal Ascot in Ascot, Britain, 17 June 2021. Royal Ascot is Britain's most valuable horse race meeting and social event running daily from 15 to 19 June 2019.
Royal Ascot, United Kingdom - 17 Jun 2021
I think I've covered the pink hat here before! (And why NOT re-wear this hat, if you own it?)
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer arrives at Ascot
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 17 Jun 2021
I am into this (although I might have done just green shoes)!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Andrea Riseborough
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 17 Jun 2021
Yes, this is actress Andrea Riseborough, and her hat is a real confection!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer arrives at Ascot
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 17 Jun 2021
This is a treat.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Torrential rain fell in Ascot this morning as racegoers arrived for Day Four of Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot Day Four, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 18 Jun 2021
This woman's suit is RAD and I don't know who these folks are but I do want a TV series about them based on it alone!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoer arrives at Ascot
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 17 Jun 2021
This is low-key and crisp and also feels slightly like a spirograph toy.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoers arriving on Day Three of Royal Ascot for Ladies Day.
Royal Ascot, Ladies Day, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 17 Jun 2021 Due to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, racegoers are required to provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test before being allowed access to the course. After a morning of light rain the weather cleared, however, thunderstorms are forecast for later
This is also very low key and quite relaxing.
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Millner Viv Jenner wears a large black feathered headpiece. Racegoers arriving for the final day at Royal Ascot. After torrential rain yesterday, the weather is forecast as overcast for today
Royal Ascot Day Five, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 19 Jun 2021
I love a good Chic Loofah hat!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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A race goer in a blue hat for Ladies' Day on Day 3 of Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot, Day 3, Ascot Racecourse, London - 17 Jun 2021
Swirly!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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A race goer on Ladies' Day in a pink hat stands near the parade ring pink geraniums on Day 3 of Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot, Day 3, Ascot Racecourse, London - 17 Jun 2021
I LOVE this one!
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A race goer with tattoos and an image of Elon Musk on her hat poses during Ladies' Day on Day 3 of Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot, Day 3, Ascot Racecourse, London - 17 Jun 2021
Please correct me if I am wrong, but is this woman wearing a rocket on her head with a photo of herself and Elon Musk on it?!? I love people.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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A race-goer wearing a decorative hat attends day three of Royal Ascot in Ascot, Britain, 17 June 2021. Royal Ascot is Britain's most valuable horse race meeting and social event running daily from 15 to 19 June 2019.
Royal Ascot, United Kingdom - 17 Jun 2021
Are these like...very subtle decorative birds?
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Torrential rain fell in Ascot this morning as racegoers arrived for Day Four of Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot Day Four, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 18 Jun 2021
This is an architectural marvel.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Torrential rain fell in Ascot this morning as racegoers arrived for Day Four of Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot Day Four, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 18 Jun 2021
This is just frothy and fun.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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A race goer in a blue feathered hat on Day 5 of Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot, Day Five, Horse Racing, Ascot, Berkshire, UK - 19 June 2021
This rather looks like a delightful coconut cake, and now I'm hungry.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Race-goers in decorative hats attend day five of Royal Ascot in Ascot, Britain, 19 June 2021. Royal Ascot is Britain's most valuable horse race meeting and social event running daily from 15 to 19 June 2021.
Royal Ascot, United Kingdom - 19 Jun 2021
And this is a very fancy satellite dish!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Nazier Bullen. Racegoers arriving for the final day at Royal Ascot. After torrential rain yesterday, the weather is forecast as overcast for today
Royal Ascot Day Five, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 19 Jun 2021
Here's the other side! It is a confection!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Race-goers in decorative hats attend day five of Royal Ascot in Ascot, Britain, 19 June 2021. Royal Ascot is Britain's most valuable horse race meeting and social event running daily from 15 to 19 June 2021.
Royal Ascot, United Kingdom - 19 Jun 2021
This is a SMALLER satellite dish. (Which is not a ding! I like it.)
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Liz Claydon goes for a gold look. Racegoers arriving for the final day at Royal Ascot. After torrential rain yesterday, the weather is forecast as overcast for today
Royal Ascot Day Five, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 19 Jun 2021
This whole look is very cool!
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Racegoers arriving for the final day at Royal Ascot. After torrential rain yesterday, the weather is forecast as overcast for today
Royal Ascot Day Five, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 19 Jun 2021
I feel like we saw fewer feathers like this this year, but this is a good example -- it's a lot but also just enough.
The Hats of Royal Ascot 2021
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Jimbo the guide dog, properly attiired for the day. Jimbo will lead his owner David Adams, up Marston Hill 197 times, in an Everest ascent challenge.
Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK - 17 Jun 2021
