ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Maya Jama attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Oh, look! It's Maya Jama. She looks GORGEOUS in this.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Alexandra Betram attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This is an entire hedge and I love it. Look at the little birds!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Lisa Tan attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse)
This is more streamlined but joyous and cool.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 14: A racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 14, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
This is so lively!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 15: Lisa Tan wears Lisa Redman, Angela Menz and Milliner, Awon Golding attend Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 15, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This is a VERY fun trio of looks and it's exciting to see the pillbox coming back!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Justine Bradley-Hill attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This is Justine Bradley-Hill, who is a milliner. Her hat is VERY cool; I actually like how this whole look has a sort of tropical vibe.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: A racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
And this whole look feels porcelain-inspired.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Flora MacDonald Johnston attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Racegoers attend Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Yes, this is obviously our entry into the Union Jack Salute portion of events. This took a lot of coordination!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Lizzie Cundy attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This is maybe the biggest bow I've ever seen!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A racegoer attends day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
The Union Jack Flag Hat is a classic.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: A racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This is a more laidback take on the vibe; I also NEVER would have thought those trousers would work, but this woman is DOING IT.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 14: A racegoer, wearing a hat with the colours of the Union Jack flag, attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 14, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Anwar Hussein/WireImage)
This is perhaps the Just Right marriage of HUGE Union Jack and Tiny Union Jack.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Alexandra Betram attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Somewhere, Louis XIV of France is like, "ooooh."
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 14: A racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 14, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Anwar Hussein/WireImage)
This has a slight Statue of Liberty feeling that I, as an American, appreciate!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Betty Bachz attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
A delicate take on birds.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: A racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This is low key and pretty.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Nana Acheampong attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
She looks really charming.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Stephen Hayden attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
It's not officially Royal Ascot if you don't see a hat that's just a HUGE blossom.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Part Two of the Just a Giant Blossom story.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This is a similar vibe but EVEN more extra.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Belinda Strudwick attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Top hat time!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Top hat cage match!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 14: A racegoer attend sRoyal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 14, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
This is quite entertaining.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 14: A racegoer enjoys a cocktail during Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 14, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Anwar Hussein/WireImage)
Look at all these butterflies!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 15: Susan Bender Whitfield attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 15, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Full disclosure: I did pull this snap because I think this dress is great (it's Preen). This is Susan Bender Whitfield, who did a lot of fashion coverage of Ascot and looked swell doing it.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Susan Bender Whitfield attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Here she is again, in vintage Dior. This dress is DELIGHTFUL.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Susan Bender Whitfield attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
And this Lisou suit is SO good.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 15: Alexandra Betram attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 15, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
I really like this AND it looks like an obscure cleaning object.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 15: A racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 15, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
I promised you a watering can purse! (It's older Kate Spade and they're all doing for a ton of money on Poshmark because I feel like a cute Kate Spade bag that you regret letting get away is one of those things people eventually cave and pay big for.)
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 15: A racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 15, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
I hope Moira Rose can walk in this!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 15: <> during Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 15, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
These hats always remind me of satellite dishes. (This whole look is great, though!)
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 15: Lily Frank attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 15, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Oooh, time for the Flowers Under and Over the Brim hats!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Rosie Tapner attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
Part two thereof!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Racegoers arrive on Day Four during Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
This iteration is SO beautiful.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Racegoers during Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse)
This hat is just a full-on bouquet!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 15: Racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 15, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
It's unusual to see a hat that's ALL flowers that's also not GIANT.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 15: Racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 15, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This reminds me of Bugles!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: A Racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This is neatly geometric.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Kate Ozerov attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This whole look is so summery and delightful
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Angela Menz attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Angela Menz attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
I was about to type, "this feels related," and then I realized, yes! This is Angela Menz again!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A racegoer attends day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
This has a VERY high whimsy rate.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A racegoer smiles during Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse)
This has a whiff of My Fair Lady, very apropo for Ascot, obviously!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A racegoer during Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse)
This woman is rocking it with her hat, and glasses, and earrings! That's a high degree of difficulty!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A racegoer poses for a photo during Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse)
This has a fun origami vibe.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Mabel attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
And this is ever so-slightly Hersey's Kiss-y.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
This has a tiny aura of Frida Kahlo.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
This is just very entertaining.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Racegoers arrive on Day Three during Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
This has to have been really heavy!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Ana Pribylova attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This is sunny AND geometric!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This is so soft and pleasantly foofy.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A racegoer attends day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
This takes "foofy" and raises the stakes!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Racegoers attend Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
They did not hold back on this day!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This feels so understated by this point.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: A racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This, too. This is great.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: A racegoer attends day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
This hat almost looks like it's levitating.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Georgia Taffolo attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
In fact, this might be the Defying Gravity Hats portion of events!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Alexandra Bertram attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
The levitating continues!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Ferne McCann attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This is like Low Key Tiny Levitation.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: A racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
These women look fab; that ombre-ish dress is gorgeous.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Martha Ward attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This is SO whimsical and good.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Racegoers attend Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
None of these looks are at all over the top, I just pulled this photo because I thought everyone here looked great and I hope they had fun!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: A Racegoer attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
I promised you hats that are like fancy chip-and-dip platters! (I'm also VERY into these shoes.)
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: A racegoers hat during Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse)
CHIP AND DIP!
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Georgia Toffolo attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This is goofy and fun and she wears it well -- but also that bag is great. (It's also enjoyable to see more women in trousers at this thing.)
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Tamara Holmgren attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Royal Ascot)
This is lovely AND blending into the hedge, which is useful if you get up to anything that requires stealth.
The Best Hats of Royal Ascot 2022
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: An explosives search dog is cooled down by it's handler during Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse)
Informative Caption tells us that "an explosives search dog is cooled down by its handler during Royal Ascot," and what a good dog!
