You get the deposit back when you return the hat. Since all the betting that takes place also requires cash, I recommend having cash with you before you go. I paid a 50 pound fee online to reserve the hat and then in person I had to pay 150 pound cash deposit (that you don't get back if you keep the hat). I rented a green hat from the hat hire that's on site at the race track. I brought heel protectors that kept my heels from sinking into the grass. Many of the women were in heels and it wasn't common to see flats or wedges. I did wear 4" heels for the day, which I was OK with because we had a driver. I wore a cream dress that went slightly past my knees and had origami sleeves. I made appointments at Bergdorf's and Sak's in NY but eventually found shopping online was easiest. I found a dress on but admittedly the process to find one that matched all of the criteria was challenging. The items didn't need to be pressed and were in great condition. He had a morning appointment at Buckleigh the day before the race and was able to be seen right away, so he was in and out of there in less than 20 minutes. It's worth noting that the hat size he ordered ended up being a little big on him, so you may want to get measured for your hat on site. He wore black men's dress shoes, dark gray and black pin stripe pants, a black jacket, a light grey vest, his own white shirt and light blue and grey tie, and a rented black hat. Fortunately they had everything he requested, but you may be forced to take a second or third choice accessory. In order to have the outfit in time, he submitted an inquiry on the web site and sent his measurements and a deposit via bank wire along with his preferences. It's worth noting that a significant number of men at Ascot also rented their outfits from there, so be prepared to "twin" with hundreds of other men. My husband rented his entire outfit from Buckleigh near Sloane Square. The people who scanned your ticket and security checked your bag seemed totally uninterested in being the fashion police. But in my experience, no one was really "checking" to make sure you were in dresscode. Everyone abided by the dress code and took it very seriously, which in many ways adds to the appeal of the experience (we previously went to Goodwood Revival and appreciated that all of the guests bothered to be in costume). We were guests in a box in the Royal Enclosure, which everyone will tell you, numerous times, has the strictest dress code. We had a blast and learned a lot! See below for tips :) Thank you all who chimed in on my post about the Royal Ascot.
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