Photos show the wildest hats worn at Royal Ascot 2023

Erin McDowellJun 24, 2023, 15:53 IST

Racegoers attend Royal Ascot 2023 wearing wild and colorful hats.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/Getty Images; Alex Pantling/Getty Images

Royals and the elite of British society gathered at Royal Ascot 2023 this week.
The five-day horse-racing event at England's Ascot Racecourse is known for its over-the-top fashion.

Royal Ascot is underway in Berkshire, England, which means members of the British royal family and elite society are stepping out in their best race-going looks and wildest hats.

The five-day horse-racing event kicked off at Ascot Racecourse on Tuesday and finishes on Saturday.

While the dress code is strict, many race-goers choose to show off their personalities with creative, often outrageous, hats and headpieces.

Here are 12 of the wildest hats worn to Royal Ascot 2023.

One Royal Ascot racegoer wore a headpiece inspired by a butterfly.

A racegoer attends the first day of the Royal Ascot 2023.JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images

Designer Isabell Kristensen attended day one of Royal Ascot 2023 in a large tulle hat in varying shades of blue.

Isabell Kristensen attends day one of Royal Ascot 2023.Dave Benett/Getty Images

A racegoer arrived on day two of Royal Ascot 2023 wearing a sunflower hat.

A racegoer with a sunflower hat during day two of Royal Ascot 2023.David Davies/PA Images/Getty Images

Another attendee also chose a sunflower motif for her headpiece.

A racegoer wearing a yellow dress and sunflower-and-bee-themed hat leaves day three of Royal Ascot 2023.Mark Kerrison/In Pictures/Getty Images

This racegoer attended day two of Royal Ascot wearing a pink pillbox hat with orchid flowers apparently sprouting from underneath.

A racegoer attends day two of Royal Ascot 2023.Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images

Another attendee wore a bold red fascinator with large red feather plumes.

A racegoer attends day three of Royal Ascot 2023.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/Getty Images

This racegoer's hat featured ombre feathers of orange, pink, and purple.

A detailed view of a racegoers hat during day three of Royal Ascot 2023.Alex Pantling/Getty Images

In perhaps one of the most out-there looks from the week, a racegoer wore a headpiece featuring miniature teacups.

A racegoer attends day three of Royal Ascot 2023.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/Getty Images

One hat featured boldly colored flowers and a hoop covered in tulle.

A detailed view of a racegoers hat during day three of Royal Ascot 2023.Alex Pantling/Getty Images

One racegoer wore a pink fascinator with tulle detailing and a giant bow.

Amanda Macor attends day three of Royal Ascot 2023.Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images

Designer Savannah Miller attended day three of Royal Ascot wearing pastel-colored, fuzzy pom-poms on her head.

Savannah Miller attends day three of Royal Ascot 2023.Dave Benett/Getty Images

One hat looked like a galaxy of planets and stars.

A detailed view of a hat during day four of Royal Ascot 2023.Alex Pantling/Getty Images

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