On the second day of Royal Ascot, The Countess of Wessex was the only royal lady in the style stakes. Sophie chose a white and navy ensemble for the day of racing, which saw heavy rain showers.
Unfortunately we have very limited photos, as the Earl and Countess spent most of their time on the balcony and were not part of the carriage procession today.
Sophie chose a white high-neck dress. This looks like a typical Emilia Wickstead dress for the Countess, but we can’t even see if it is long-sleeved, or where the hemline falls. I would guess it is a midi or tea-length dress with three-quarter sleeves.
The sleeves do look a touch loose, which would correspond with this ‘Sharonella’ dress from the brand, however the shoulders are more square, and not rounded as below. You might think the style is familiar, as Sophie owns a very similar piece in pink and has worn it to Ascot previously.
Update: the UFO No More team informed us it was the ‘Evangeline’ from Suzannah. With a high neck and long sleeves this gorgeous white dress is accented with a sweep of navy through the skirt; this moves from the left hip around the back as a belt-like strip. We can’t wait to see this piece at another event closer up!
The Countess wore another hat by Jane Taylor. This is the ‘Patent Braided Coolie’ hat is created out of patent strips and fluffy fabric strips interwoven. In the shape of an Asian rice hat, pointed at the top, with a brim slightly wider than the head. It costs £1200 and is available here. Below we show the black and white version, but Sophie’s is navy.
Sophie chose her Beauchamps ‘Hutchinson’ clutch, in a vivid navy snakeskin. The envelope clutch features a twist lock to the front, and gold studs to the sides, with a Beauchamps plaque on the rear.
The earrings were new – an usual squashed square look, almost. A very simple, yet edgy earring, which really heightens the elegance of this look. We’ll update you if we find these, but these make a good match. The Countess additionally wore a lovely rose brooch.
We can only speculate she wore navy heels to match and tie the look together.
What did you think of this unusual hat?
Here are some options to emulate this look:
Sophie and Edward are a Lovely Couple!! I Enjoy Hearing about them and seeing their pictures!!????????