Royal Ascot says men should take a fashion gamble on pink suits and a splash of Love Island

Bakewell’s looks range from high fashion designs by Simone Rocha, Emilia Wickstead and The Vampire’s Wife, to High Street buys from Reiss and LK Bennett.

In the Windsor and Village enclosures there are no rules about hemlines, and the style guide includes a thigh-grazing minidress.

‘Dressing up a real tonic’

Scott Wimsett, fashion commentator for Royal Ascot TV, said the guide is a barometer of the national mood as we emerge from the pandemic.

“It’s the start of a new age. All of us want to dress up and have fun, and grab the opportunity to wear something colorful. It’s a real tonic,” said Wimsett, who added that the Cuban collars are a way to “celebrate summer”.