Royal Ascot outfit ideas: What to wear to the races

German fashion and lifestyle content creator Yoanna Hanbury has picked nine of her favourite pieces from Mayfair's boutiques. She says: "Royal Ascot is one my favourite events of the year, and with it just around the corner, I spent the day shopping on Mount street, in the heart of Mayfair to find a beautiful statement outfit for the occasion!

"Mayfair is the perfect destination as it has so many beautiful boutiques to choose from such as CH Carolina Herrera, Christian Louboutin, Valextra and Pragnell to name a few, and endless restaurant options - 34 Mayfair is my go-to for a delicious lunch when I'm in town. Best of all, Chapeau!, a pop-up millinery shop, will be open throughout the month of May to help you find an Ascot worthy hat." 

Lifestyle content creator Laura-Ann has picked two of her favourite pieces from Mayfair's boutiques. She said: "Royal Ascot is one of the highlights of the year for me. Dressing up for the occasion is one of my favourite parts, and I meticulously plan my outfits well in advance. My recent excursion to Mayfair was the ultimate day out as I explored esteemed designers like Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la Renta, each presenting exquisite options perfectly suited to the Royal enclosure dress code, boasting beautiful summer florals and intricate detailing, exemplifying elegance and style. Mayfair's pop-up millinery shop, Chapeau! on Mount Street provides a convenient avenue for acquiring the ideal hat or headpiece to complement your dress. Valextra offers a diverse array of impeccably crafted bags in an assortment of shades and colourways, presenting an ideal complement to your final look."

Nana Acheampong is a fashion and celebrity stylist based in London and a huge Ascot fan. Nana has picked out six of her favourite fashion items from Mayfair's top boutiques. 

She says: "I loved the Jacquemus dress and longline blazer from Browns; butter yellow is the colour of the season. Over at Christian Louboutin, it was hard to pick a favourite pair of heels as they were all so stunning.  Sunglasses have the power to change an entire look and no one does it better than Linda Farrow. Her 70s-inspired shades were the perfect finish to the look. Saving the best for last, Chapeau! was where the real excitement happened. Picking a hat for Ascot is almost as fun as race day itself. Their showstopping selection is not to be missed."