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Hats off! Ascot fashion through the ages

Ascot fashion through the ages
The hullabaloo of Victorian Ascot circa 1890 Photograph: Getty
Ascot fashion through the ages
It's 1927 and tassels are being worn by the fashion-forward ladies Photograph: Getty
Ascot fashion through the ages
The 1930s bring monocles and cloche hats Photograph: Getty
Ascot fashion through the ages
A classy veil is the look for the ladies at Ascot in 1939 Photograph: David Savill/Getty
Ascot fashion through the ages
For a chilly summer breeze, a fur stole is the Ascot lady's outerwear of choice in 1939 Photograph: Popperfoto/Getty
Ascot fashion through the ages
It's 1962 and some people have come prepared for rain Photograph: Fox photos/Getty
Ascot fashion through the ages
A gold lamé number from 1970. Let's hope no-one's thirsty ... Photograph: Popperfoto/Getty
Ascot fashion through the ages
A powerful look from 1987 Photograph: Chris Cole/Getty
Ascot fashion through the ages
A lady shows off her metallic ensemble to photographers in 1990 Photograph: Chris Cole/Getty
Ascot fashion through the ages
A romantic look from 1991 Photograph: Chris Cole/Getty
Ascot fashion through the ages
Practical and fashion-forward women are wearing these in 1992 Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty
Ascot fashion through the ages
Colourful hats on display in June 1994 Photograph: Getty
Ascot fashion through the ages
Bows, badges and belts appear in 1999 Photograph: Tim Graham/Getty
Ascot fashion through the ages
Pigeon dressed as peacock anyone? From 2003 Photograph: Steve Finn/Getty
Ascot fashion through the ages
2005 sees pretty florals and feathers Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty
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