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These 28 Dresses Are So Stylish, You'll Never Believe They're Royal Ascot-Approved

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Going to Royal Ascot might be fun, but finding an outfit that follows the rules certainly isn't a walk in the park. On top of being of modest length, dresses also need to satisfy a handful of other requirements: straps should be of one inch or greater (spaghetti-style is a big no-no!), midriffs must be covered, and strapless, off-the-shoulder, and halter neck dresses are strictly forbidden.

Luckily, this precise dress code still leaves you with plenty of options. Ahead, we rounded up 28 Ascot-friendly dresses which play by the rules while being incredibly stylish and fashion-forward. All you need to do is pick your favourite, and don't forget your hat!

RED Valentino Ruffled Wrap-effect Midi Dress

RED Valentino Ruffled Wrap-effect Midi Dress (£625)

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RED Valentino Ruffled Wrap-effect Midi Dress
£625
from net-a-porter.com
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Next Neon Rose Green Floral Ruffle Midi Dress

Next Neon Rose Green Floral Ruffle Midi Dress (£32)

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Next Neon Rose Green Floral Ruffle Midi Dress
£32
from next.co.uk
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Glamorous Sleeveless Midi Dress

Glamorous Sleeveless Midi Dress (£45)

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Glamorous Sleeveless Midi Dress
£45
from asos.com
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Self-Portrait Asymmetrical Floral Printed Midi Dress

Self-Portrait Asymmetrical Floral Printed Midi Dress (£340)

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Self-Portrait Asymmetrical Floral Printed Midi Dress
£340
from luisaviaroma.com
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Reiss Printed Midi Dress

Reiss Printed Midi Dress (£85, originally £245)

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Reiss Printed Midi Dress
£85
from reiss.com
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Very Floral Printed Midi Dress

Very Floral Printed Midi Dress (£50)

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Very Floral Printed Midi Dress
£50
from very.co.uk
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Neon Rose Midi Tea Dress

Neon Rose Midi Tea Dress (£32)

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Neon Rose Midi Tea Dress
£32
from asos.com
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Asos Embellished Midi Dress

Asos Curve Embellished Midi Dress (£75)

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Asos Curve Embellished Midi Dress
£75
from asos.com
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Miu Miu Ruffled Silk Crepe De Chine Midi Dress

Miu Miu Ruffled Silk Crepe De Chine Midi Dress (£1,330)

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Miu Miu Ruffled Silk Crepe De Chine Midi Dress
£1,330
from net-a-porter.com
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Hope & Ivy All Over Lace Midi Dress

Hope & Ivy All Over Lace Midi Dress (£110)

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Hope & Ivy All Over Lace Midi Dress
£110
from asos.com
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Y.a.s Floral High Neck Midi Dress With Ruffles

Y.a.s Floral High Neck Midi Dress With Ruffles (£65)

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Y.a.s Floral High Neck Midi Dress With Ruffles
£65
from asos.com
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Zimmermann Corsair Iris Cape Georgette Midi Dress

Zimmermann Corsair Iris Cape Georgette Midi Dress (£965)

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Zimmermann Corsair Iris Cape Georgette Midi Dress
£965
from selfridges.com
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Undress Serein Light Rose Midi Dress

Undress Serein Light Rose Midi Dress (£209)

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Undress Serein Light Rose Midi Dress
£209
from wolfandbadger.com
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Self-Portrait Bea Eyelet Cotton Midi Dress

Self-Portrait Bea Eyelet Cotton Midi Dress (£180, originally £300)

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Self-Portrait Bea Eyelet Cotton Midi Dress
£180
from luisaviaroma.com
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Asos Lace Insert Panelled Midi Dress

Asos Tall Lace Insert Panelled Midi Dress (£36)

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Asos Tall Lace Insert Panelled Midi Dress
£36
from asos.com
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Preen Line Deanna Ruffled Georgette Midi Dress

Preen Line Deanna Ruffled Georgette Midi Dress (£450)

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Preen Line Deanna Ruffled Georgette Midi Dress
£450
from net-a-porter.com
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Asos Midi Wrap Dress With Tie Detail

Asos Midi Wrap Dress With Tie Detail (£31.50)

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Asos Midi Wrap Dress With Tie Detail
£31.50
from asos.com
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Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Flora Midi Dress

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Flora Midi Dress (£980)

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Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Flora Midi Dress
£980
from net-a-porter.com
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Missguided Lace High Neck Midi Dress

Missguided Lace High Neck Midi Dress (£50)

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Missguided Lace High Neck Midi Dress
£50
from missguided.co.uk
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Goat Dionne Pintucked Wool-Crepe Midi Dress

Goat Dionne Pintucked Wool-Crepe Midi Dress (£219, originally £438)

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Goat Dionne Pintucked Wool-Crepe Midi Dress
£219
from theoutnet.com
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Three Floor Violette Dress

Three Floor Violette Dress (£495)

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Three Floor Violette Dress
£495
from farfetch.com
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Asos Flutter Sleeve Midi Dress

Asos Flutter Sleeve Midi Dress (£75)

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Asos Flutter Sleeve Midi Dress
£75
from asos.com
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Forever New Floral Organza Sheer Midaxi Dress

Forever New Floral Organza Sheer Midaxi Dress (£120)

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Forever New Floral Organza Sheer Midaxi Dress
£120
from asos.com
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ADEAM Asymmetric Ruffled Crepe Midi Dress

ADEAM Asymmetric Ruffled Crepe Midi Dress (£895)

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ADEAM Asymmetric Ruffled Crepe Midi Dress
£895
from net-a-porter.com
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Warehouse Soft Ruffle Midi Dress

Warehouse Soft Ruffle Midi Dress (£65)

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Warehouse Soft Ruffle Midi Dress
£65
from ist-track.com
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PrettyLittleThing Dusty Blue Lace Ruffle Detail Midi Dress

PrettyLittleThing Dusty Blue Lace Ruffle Detail Midi Dress (£45)

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PrettyLittleThing Dusty Blue Lace Ruffle Detail Midi Dress
£45
from prettylittlething.com
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Maje Pleated Chiffon Midi Dress

Maje Pleated Chiffon Midi Dress (£315)

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Maje Pleated Chiffon Midi Dress
£315
from net-a-porter.com
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Paul & Joe Julia Lace-trimmed Floral-jacquard Midi Dress

Paul & Joe Julia Lace-trimmed Floral-jacquard Midi Dress (£355)

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Paul & Joe Julia Lace-trimmed Floral-jacquard Midi Dress
£355
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