14 best Ascot dresses for a day at the races

From Nobody's Child, this Blue Watercolour Floral Zora Midi Dress is everything we'd ever want to wear to race day. Featuring a bold print, midi length and long sleeves, it's an eye-catching dress that's sure to turn heads. Team with matching colour fascinator and contrasting bag for a winning look.

The Fluid Tailored Waterfall Sleeve Maxi Dress from Karen Millen comes in a colour similar to the one Charlotte Hawkins wore last year at race day. An empire bustline, pretty flutter sleeves and pastel colourway make it perfect for the occasion.

We are obsessed with this Brown Chiffon Spot Belted Swing Maxi Dress from River Island. This dress is ideal for Ascot and beyond. If spot print isn't your thing, there are a few other prints to choose from. But run, don't walk to add this to your basket - it's getting loads of attention on the site.

Last year we saw lots of tweed, checked prints and tartan as people took the country 'old money' look for a ride. This Tailored Boucle Pocket Detail Dress is so unbelievably classy - and so fitting for the Royal Ascot races.

For a pop of floral print, Gini London's Multicoloured Floral Wrap Midi Dress over at New Look is a fab one for the occasion. Not only is it affordable, but it's so versatile so you can wear it as your next wedding guest dress as well.

Ruffles are all in this season. So, if you've got a wedding to attend or you're off to the races, Phase Eight's Ruffle Belted Maxi Waisted Dress will soon have you dubbed as best dressed. It's flattering belted waist and ruffle details balance feminine and sophisticated perfectly.

Make an entrance with Warehouse's Floral Printed Flute Sleeve Maxi Dress. Pick a colour within the dress and pair with matching accessories. It has dramatic fluted sleeves and a stunning bold print, so we can't imagine anyone will forget about this dress any time soon.

This trending Satin Wrap Front Pleated Midi Dress from New Look comes in this fresh green colour. It features a wrap design and belted waist - which, let's be honest, is flattering on just about anyone. The dress is finished with a dreamy plated skirt that swishes while you walk.

Another pleated dress that we love is Phase Eight's Rosa Floral Pleat Maxi Dress. The maxi length is designed to just brush your feet, but, there's also petite options for ladies on the shorter side. The floral print is stunnin', and we couldn't think of anything better to wear to the races on a warm summer's day.

This Jacquard Spot Maxi Dress from Joanna Hope is enough to brighten anyone's day. We can see this beingworn with strappy sandal heels and a pink fascinator for a co-ordinated look. It's balloon sleeves and tea dress silhouette are classy, sophisticated yet full of personality.

Extremely popular at Quiz at the moment (and it's no wonder why), this Blue Abstract Print Midaxi Dress is ideal to wear for the summer. With fluttery sleeves and watercolour floral print featuring shades of blue, pink and green, there are so many ways to style and accessorise this dress.

For something structured, Karen Millen's Tailored Crepe Roll Neck Pencil Midi Dress couldn't be a better choice. It comes in a few different colours to shop, but we just love this camel colour that looks so smart (and so stylish).

This Lilac Wrap Maxi Dress from Quiz is also available in a baby blue, and either of the two pastel shades would make for a fab dress to wear while enjoying the sun at Ascot. Not to mention its incredibly affordable price - at just under £40.

If your approach is more minimal, this Closet London Dress is the one for you. The brand nails formalwear ideal for occasions like the races, and there are loads of options to browse. The Cobalt Blue High Neck Midi Dress is effortless to wear. Make a statement with a standout fascinator if you want to go all out.