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Occasionwear can be hard to master but we’ve picked some winning outfits for big summer events

From flowing patterned frocks to chic suits, we've got you covered whatever the dress code

Clemmie Fieldsend

Published: 0:19, 15 Jun 2018
Updated: 14:47, 21 Jun 2018

ROYAL Ascot – where guests are expected to dress up in their finest and adhere to the dress code – gets underway on Tuesday.

But ladies you can place your bets on us for a winning outfit and suits for your partner that will leave plenty left over for a flutter.

TIP: If big hats and feathered fascinators are not for you, a delicate netted clip is a chic alternative

Stripe dress, £46,
Bag, £39.99,
Hair clip, £2,

TIP: A bold and colourful print is a great slimming trick, as the pattern distracts the eye from your figure — TIP: A bold and colourful print is a great slimming trick, as the pattern distracts the eye from your figureCredit: The Sun

Patterned dress, £50, Issa at House of Fraser —
Bag, £48, Dune —
Shoes, £20, F&F at Tesco —

TIP FOR HIM: Swap dark suits for lighter shades in the summer. A traditional three-piece will mean you still look sharp TIP FOR HER: Mix and match metallics and bright colours for a winning outfit. We love the statement sleeves — TIP FOR HIM: Swap dark suits for lighter shades in the summer. A traditional three-piece will mean you still look sharp TIP FOR HER: Mix and match metallics and bright colours for a winning outfit. We love the statement sleevesCredit: The Sun

He wears:

Blazer, £80, —
Waistcoat, £40 —
Trousers, £48, Burton —
Shirt, £18, River Island —
Sunglasses, £125,
Tie, £6, and —
Shoes, £20, F&F —

She wears:

Metallic top, £60, —
Hat, £35,
Bag, £45, House of Fraser —
Skirt, £38,
shoes, £49,

TIP FOR HER: The two-piece for women is an easy, on-trend alternative to dressing up if you are not one for party frocks TIP FOR HIM: An alternative way for men to smarten up is to replace a standard shirt with a summer knit for a splash of colour — TIP FOR HER: The two-piece for women is an easy, on-trend alternative to dressing up if you are not one for party frocks TIP FOR HIM: An alternative way for men to smarten up is to replace a standard shirt with a summer knit for a splash of colourCredit: The Sun

He wears:

Blazer, £99, Marks & Spencer —
Trousers, £49.50, Marks & Spencer —
Knit polo shirt, £ 17.99, New Look —
Shoes, £29.99, New Look —

She wears:

Striped blazer, £59, Topshop —
Trousers, £42, Topshop —
Belt, £18, River Island —
Necklace, £12.99,
Hat, £17.50, Marks & Spencer —
Shoes, £35, Next —

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TIP FOR HER: Ascot’s rules include no bare midriffs or spaghetti straps, but this frock has you covered and is simple but effective TIP FOR HIM: Lift a classic three-piece suit by adding an injection of colour with a patterned shirt — TIP FOR HER: Ascot’s rules include no bare midriffs or spaghetti straps, but this frock has you covered and is simple but effective TIP FOR HIM: Lift a classic three-piece suit by adding an injection of colour with a patterned shirtCredit: The Sun

She wears:

Hat, £6, F&F at Tesco — buy now
Dress, £25, F&F at Tesco — buy now
Shoes, £16, F&F at Tesco — buy now

He wears:

Blazer, £40, F&F at Tesco —
Waistcoat £19, F&F at Tesco —
Trousers, £19, F&F at Tesco —
Shoes £20, F&F at Tesco —

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