Race-day styling advice you can hang your hat on

ROYAL Ascot began on Tuesday and already we have been treated to some fabulous fashion from both the royals and the racegoers.

- By LARA OWEN

"Royal Ascot is one of those rare moments where high drama is not only allowed it's encouraged," says celebrity stylist Deborah Sheridan-Taylor.

With Royal Enclosure headwear rules as stringent as they are traditional, knowing how to channel flair whilst adhering to formality is key. Says Deborah: "Keep proportions elegant, structure strong and try not to let your hat enter the enclosure five minutes before you do."

With a whole season of races and weddings still to come, here are Deborah's tips for looking top in a hat.

GETTING A HEADSTART

"It sounds obvious, but the real trick to pulling off a headpiece is knowing your personal style first," says Deborah.