Unfortunately, our Ascot correspondent was not able to attend Royal Ascot today due to pressing matters in London, so I am on my own to find pictures.
The ever elegant Mrs. Edward Claridge always manages to have the most extraordinary hats. Here she is on opening day in an amazing delphinium hat so large she can barely be seen beneath it.
Day two is a towering creation in lovely pinks with a birdcage supporting it. Great jewels and very understated dress. 
One thing I always noticed about London fashion was it's slightly eccentric whimsy--something we are sorely lacking in this country. Mrs. Edward Claridge is something right out of Cecil Beaton's imagination. Don't we all want to look that good at her age? Pizzazz.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great to have something special in the closet?
ReplyDeleteJust fabulous and I love to see such a sense of joy and playfullness!
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I am amazed and laughing at the same time! The yellow one is just incredible, they are all works of art!
ReplyDeleteLove the pheasant hat - he is very handsome.
ReplyDeleteMrs. Claridge: amazing lady!
ReplyDeleteTerrific post...again!
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