Judging The Hats At Britain’s Latest Major Horserace

The Royal Ascot has once again brought out the UK’s finest in wacky and tacky daytime millinery. Let’s judge the most ostentatious of those hats with GIFs!

Black-and-white floral hat with lace motif.

Black-and-white floral hat with lace motif.

This had has great height and texture, and is definitely on-trend in terms of coloring. But the design feels a bit safe.

Via: DARREN STAPLES / Reuters

Grade: C+

Grade: C+

It's fine, but not great.

Neon red-orange and fuchsia fascinator that looks like it has a little pink sail on top.

Neon red-orange and fuchsia fascinator that looks like it has a little pink sail on top.

Major points here for asymmetry and modernity.

Via: DARREN STAPLES / Reuters

Grade: A+

Grade: A+

No. 2 offers what every hat should: the ability to remind Kate Middleton of the fact that it REALLY sucks that she's a public servant and just can't get away with wearing neon. Ever.


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