I have been working on images from Ascot today, and was reminded of how incredible the head wear is at these events. Traditionally the hats were worn as the Royal family were always present, and it was considered indecent to be in woman in their presence without a hat on. The races were started by Queen Anne on August 11, 1711 at East Cote (later named Ascot).
This screengrab is from an article from the Daily Mail here. I think we all need a hat that looks like some kind of cheese.
My favorite hat from all that I saw doing a google search is this one below. Does she really need the ashtray, or should it just look like the cigarette was being put out on her head? As it has only been 50 years since divorcees were allowed to attend and only 35 years since women were allowed to wear trouser suits, this hat seems really over the top!
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