Lady Victoria Hervey risks breaking strict dress code at Ascot

Lady Victoria Hervey risks breaking strict dress code at Ascot Ladies Day

Lady Victoria Hervey risked breaking the strict dress code at Ascot Ladies Day as she attended the glamorous event on Thursday, while actress Ellie Bamber wowed in a white dress.

Socialite Lady Victoria, 45, revealed her physique as she went braless while posing in a sheer white shirt.

Style guides for the race event, which the Queen usually attends, state that dresses and tops with sheer panels, straps and sleeves are not allowed.

Pose: Lady Victoria Hervey risked breaking the strict dress code at Ascot Ladies Day as she attended the glamorous event on Thursday

Pose: Lady Victoria Hervey risked breaking the strict dress code at Ascot Ladies Day as she attended the glamorous event on Thursday

Lady Victoria paired her daring blouse with an oversized white suit jacket and wide-leg trousers as she called up a storm.

She completed her look with a huge white hat and wore her blonde tresses in loose curls while opting for a bronzed makeup look.

Meanwhile, The Serpent actress Ellie, 25, looked stunning in a belted white dress which she paired with a black hat.

Benefits: Socialite Lady Victoria, 45, revealed her physique as she went braless in a sheer white shirt as she posed at the event

Benefits: Socialite Lady Victoria, 45, revealed her physique as she went braless in a sheer white shirt as she posed at the event

Style: Meanwhile, Serpent actress Ellie Bamber, 25, looked stunning in a belted white dress which she paired with a black hat

Style: Meanwhile, Serpent actress Ellie Bamber, 25, looked stunning in a belted white dress which she paired with a black hat

The Look: Lady Victoria paired her daring blouse with an oversized white suit jacket and wide trousers to cause a storm Work it: She revealed her assets in the sheer blouse

The Look: Lady Victoria paired her daring blouse with an oversized white suit jacket and wide trousers to cause a storm

She paired her Louis Vuitton dress with black heels and wore her red tresses in a tousled style while adding a sleek light pink lip to her makeup.

Elsewhere, James Martin’s longtime friend Louise looked effortlessly chic as she attended Ascot Ladies Day.

The TV producer – who has been dating the 49-year-old celebrity chef for 12 years – showed off her perfect sense of style in a silky blue dress as she snuggled up to her boyfriend.

Radiant: She paired her Louis Vuitton dress with black heels and wore her red locks in a tousled style while adding a slick light pink lip to her makeup

Radiant: She paired her Louis Vuitton dress with black heels and wore her red locks in a tousled style while adding a slick light pink lip to her makeup

Couple: Elsewhere, James Martin's longtime friend Louise looked effortlessly chic as she attended Ascot Ladies Day

Couple: Elsewhere, James Martin’s longtime friend Louise looked effortlessly chic as she attended Ascot Ladies Day

Radiant: She completed her look with a giant white hat and wore her blonde tresses in loose curls while opting for a bronzed makeup look

Radiant: She completed her look with a giant white hat and wore her blonde tresses in loose curls while opting for a bronzed makeup look

She looked amazing in the flattering number, which had a plunging neckline and was fitted at the waist to flatter her figure.

The beauty completed her look with a red shoulder bag and nude heels, while sporting an eye-catching white hat.

Meanwhile, James wore a black jacket and striped pants and carried a sleek top hat.

Stunning: This Morning chef Clodagh McKenna looked gorgeous at the event in a black and white polka dot dress

Stunning: This Morning chef Clodagh McKenna looked gorgeous at the event in a black and white polka dot dress

Pose: She showed off her sense of style in the pretty dress as she had a photo with partner Harry Herbert

Pose: She showed off her sense of style in the pretty dress as she had a photo with partner Harry Herbert

Racegoers showed off their finery as they arrived on day three of Royal Ascot today amid rumors Her Majesty might appear.

Guests were photographed in rainbow colored outfits as they made the most of the sun on Ladies Day.

Society’s favorite five-day event has returned to its pre-pandemic extravagance after being muted due to restrictions in 2020 and 2021.

Radiant: Model Rosie Tapner looked chic in a white suit and matching hat for the glamorous day

Radiant: Model Rosie Tapner looked chic in a white suit and matching hat for the glamorous day

Nice: Fashion-conscious race visitors showed their personal style in colorful outfits Pretty in Pink: This lady's pastel pink look featured a one shoulder dress as well as a feathered hat and jeweled fingerless gloves

Beautiful: Fashion-conscious racegoers showed off their personal style in colorful outfits including a red and blue ensemble (left) and this pastel pink look (right) on day three of Ascot.

Going all out: This Ascot attendee made a statement in an all-white look, which she paired with an unusual accessory - a wooden walking stick with a gold tip

Going all out: This Ascot attendee made a statement in an all-white look, which she paired with an unusual accessory – a wooden walking stick with a gold tip

And so far, contestants have shown their appreciation for the return of racing by donning high-fashion finery and some show-stopping millinery for their big days.

The British royal family was out this week with the Prince of Wales (73) and Duchess of Cornwall (74), Princess Anne (71), the Earl and Countess of Wessex and Princess Beatrice (33) and Edoardo Mapelli-Mozzi , 38, all present.

But the 96-year-old Queen, who has attended every royal meeting since ascending the throne in 1952 save for it being held behind closed doors in 2020, missed the first two days amid her ongoing mobility problems.

As they awaited the monarch’s potential arrival, bookies were offering odds on what colors she might wear.

Glam: Race-goers at this year's Ascot sported a range of rainbow-hued outfits as they attended day three of society's most popular event

Glam: Race-goers at this year’s Ascot sported a range of rainbow-hued outfits as they attended day three of society’s most popular event

Dress code for Ladies Day at Ascot

  • Dresses and skirts should be of a modest length, defined as falling just above the knee or longer.
  • Dresses and tops should have straps of one inch or more. Strapless, off the shoulder, halterneck and spaghetti straps are not allowed. Dresses and tops with see-through straps and sleeves are also not permitted.
  • Jackets and pashminas may be worn. Tops and dresses underneath should still conform to the Royal Enclosure Dress Code. The waist must be covered.
  • Trouser suits are welcome. They should be ankle length and match in material and color.
  • Overalls are welcome. They should be below the knee, with the regulations being the same as for dresses and tops.
  • hats should be worn; However, as an alternative to a hat, a headgear with a solid base 4 inches (10 cm) or larger in diameter is acceptable. Fascinators are not allowed.