Best dresses for the races: Ascot outfits from floral prints to ruffle midis

Finding the right dress for race day is no mean feat.

There’s a lot to think about. First of all, you need to adere to the rules of the enclosure. For dresses, this usually means knee length or longer, with nothing strapless - which includes bardot and one shoulder silhouettes - and if shoulder straps are involved, they should be at least an inch across.