
Wondering what to wear to summer weddings? Get inspired with our Ascot dos and don'ts
Royal Ascot is back and there’s one thing that we are looking at… you guessed it, the hats! Whether they’re big, small, fascinators, fascinating or out-right barmy, we can’t take our eyes off of them! We’ve rounded up some of our Royal Ascot favourite pictures from this year, and previous years to give you the ultimate guide about the dos and don’ts of wearing a hat at Royal Ascot
Click through to see Royal Ascot hat triumphs and the less successful ones too…

DO take fashion tips from her Majesty
Well she is the most royal of them all and we think if anyone is going to know how to get it right at Ascot, it will be the Queen herself!

DON’T use your hat as a strange umbrella-shaped object
We know that good weather isn’t guaranteed, but pack a brolly in your bag and go for a smaller option!

DO go simple and stylish
We always knew we could count on Mary Berry to pull a classic look out of the bag.

DON’T let your kids decorate your hat
This one might just be a bit too much if you ask us!

DO get into the royal baby spirit of things
This race-goer is clearly very excited about the royal baby’s arrival – she’s even got the odds for a boy or a girl on her hat. Original and creative – we love it!

DO go simple with your outfit and statement with your hat
Jackie St Clair got it just right at Royal Ascot in 2013 – a simple, unfussy dress, meaning her hat could do all the talking.

DON’T do flag chic
We all love a bit of patriotism, but covering yourself head to toe in flags is perhaps a tad too much.

DO Colour code your look
Amanda Holden looks stunning in a quirky yet understated matching blue hat.

DON’T Over do the colour
Bruce Forsyth’s wife, Wilnelia Merced, is stunning but this all-over orange number might be a step too far.

DO Try a fascinator
Princess Eugenie’s fascinator adds just enough colour to her look and gives her outfit a modern twist.

DON’T Steal attention from the hat
Let dramatic hats do the talking and avoid detracting attention with a low neckline.

DO Be patriotic
Show your national pride with a special English twist… might not be suitable for all weddings!

DON’T Go over-the-top
If you’re going for a dramatic hat make sure the rest of your outfit is toned down.

DO Match your man
Super cute couple Dec Donnelly and Georgie Thompson stick to black for a classic look.

DON’T Make you man wear your hat
Simon Cowell is not impressed when ex-girlfriend Jackie St Claire tries to place her extravagant number on his head.

DO Be quirky
Hats are a great way to inject a bit of personality into your look – this one’s quite Lady Gaga!

DON’T Be too silly
A quirky hat is one thing but surely this is just a boat on her head?

DO Go for classic elegance
Danielle Lineker looks fit for the races and a wedding in a simple nude dress and matching hat. For weddings, just be careful that your dress isn’t a similar colour to the bride’s!

DON’T Make yourself the present
Bows are in fashion at the moment but we’re not so sure about this oversized hat.

DO Go oversized
The bigger the better with hats – just make sure your neck can handle it!

DON’T Get the wrong size
Tiny hats seem to be in all the shops lately – is it just us or do they make your head look massive?

DO Add a floral touch
Louise Redknapp follows the floral trends with a gorgeous red and black number.

DON’T Use your kids’ toys for inspiration
A hat made out of Lego… in the shape of Big Ben? Only at Ascot!

DO Get the men involved
It’s not just women who can make a splash with head wear – explorer Bear Grylls stands out in a bright pink top hat.

DON’T Let him out without checking his hat
While its fun for men to experiment with hats, theyre not always the best followers of fashion.

DON’T Cover your face
Hats should accentuate your look not take over.

DO Try feathers
Feathers are a tough look to pull off – but Jackie St Claire’s matching red hat stays on the right side of elegant.

DON’T Draw too much attention to yourself
This lady’s gone positively space age! Remember you want to be noticed, for the right reasons!

DO Get in touch with your animal instincts
Get creative with different inspirations such as this peacock feather design tone it down to suit your occasion.

DON’T Take the theme too literally
Themes are meant to be followed but surely an actual horse on the head is a bit far?

DO Remember your make-up
You mustnt forget that you may want to remove your hat during the course of the day so make-up and flattering (hat-friendly) hairstyles are a must not sure how safe those lipsticks are on there though!

DON’T Do it yourself
Unless youre incredibly creative (or a hat-maker) dont try to create your own hat there are plenty in the shops.

DON’T Box yourself in
Joan Collins gives her head little room to move with a huge hat and oversized shoulders.

DO Try to add a splash of colour
Weddings are a joyous affair but hats can also make an outfit quite serious, avoid the Holly Valance funeral look with some touches of colour.

DON’T Bring the wrong hat
Balloon hats are fun at children’s parties – not so much at weddings.

DO Rely on white
White hats are versatile and go with many different outfits like Lisa Scott Lees scarlet red frock. Just be careful with white at a wedding.

DON’T Bring the whole garden
A floral touch is one thing, but a whole plant on your head is quite different.

DON’T Over do it
Make sure you can carry the weight of your hat – this poor girl seems to be struggling!
Where to next?
– Celebrity dress disasters
– Celeb transformations
– Celebrity hairstyles