What To Wear To The Races – Ascot Edition
Welcome to the world of Ascot, a key event in the fashion calendar. On the track, the horses compete, but in the stands, everyone wants to win ‘Best In Show’. Your choice of shoes not only completes your Ascot outfit but also speaks volumes about your personal style and attitude. Whether you like to stand out from the crowd or radiate elegance, discover your race day style below with ALDO Shoes UK.
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- Classic Stiletto: Timeless, Elegance and Confidence
Choosing classic stiletto heels for Ascot oozes “this isn’t my first race day” as it not only looks smart, simple and timeless, but it’s the perfect shoe option to portray confidence too. If you opt for this sleek and slender heel, you value sophistication, poise, and attention to detail. Stiletto wearers are often trendsetters who appreciate the power of a statement shoe and know how to command attention effortlessly, without doing too much. Plus, you can re-wear these shoes time and time again for almost any occasion, you can’t go wrong.
- Block Heels: Fashion-Forward and Practical
Block heels at Ascot show that you’re a social statement maker whilst choosing comfort (but without the style compromise!). With their wider base, block heels offer stability all day long while staying on trend. If you choose block heels, you are a style-conscious individual who values both fashion and functionality, effortlessly blending the best of both worlds.
- Wedges: Trendy and Adventurous
Wedges reflect your trendy and adventurous spirit at Ascot. By opting for wedges, you embrace height, style, and versatility. Wedge wearers are often bold fashion enthusiasts who enjoy experimenting with textures, colours and vibrant patterns. Whether you opt for metallic gold, sparkly silver, neutral cream or show-stopping orange – we have the wedges for you.
- Kitten Heels: Understated Sophistication and Grace
Kitten heels exude understated sophistication and grace, revealing your appreciation for timeless elegance and comfort. By selecting kitten heels, you value effortless chic and practicality. Kitten heel wearers know how to make an outfit pop without overloading and taking away from other key pieces in the look. This shoe option says "I'm here for a good time AND a long time - and I'll look amazing doing so".
- Platform Heels: Bold and Confident
Choosing platform heels for Ascot is giving off confidence vibes, this bold style is sure to make heads turn, showing that you love to push the boundaries of fashion. Your bold personality means that your wardrobe is full of colours, textures and patterns and you know how to style it perfectly.
Just because fashion is at the forefront doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your comfort; our pillow walk technology will make sure that your feet won’t give up before you do!
Pillow Walk is ALDO’s technology that is designed with dual density foam and padded insoles to ensure every step is done so in confidence and comfort. The formula helps to absorb impact to support the foot for miles on end. The combination of higher density polyurethane and soft memory foam allows you to skip the ‘breaking in’ part of getting new shoes. The molded sock foam strategically provides extra padding at the ball and heel of the foot for all day cushioned support.
Now we all know accessories are just as important as the outfit itself so why not browse our handbags and accessories collection to add that little extra to your look. Whether it’s an embellished clutch bag, a statement necklace or a selection of gold rings.
Finding the perfect outfit for the races that suits your personal style can be difficult but we hope that this helped you to at least decide on the perfect pair of shoes. Need more style inspo? Browse the ALDO Shoes Race Edit, there is something for everyone!