01of 28Off to the RacesAlex Livesey/GettyIn the race for Most Incredible Hat, this one is a frontrunner.
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Off to the Races
Alex Livesey/Getty

In the race for Most Incredible Hat, this one is a frontrunner.
02of 28Stand OutAdam Davy/PA Images via GettyThis fluorescent, feathery, floral — say that three times fast! — creation is a showstopper.
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Stand Out
Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty

This fluorescent, feathery, floral — say that three times fast! — creation is a showstopper.
03of 28Hats Off to These LadiesDavid Davies/PA Images via GettyOur life’s mission is now to find a group of girlfriends who want to get dressed up and wear incredible hats.
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Hats Off to These Ladies
David Davies/PA Images via Getty

Our life’s mission is now to find a group of girlfriends who want to get dressed up and wear incredible hats.
04of 28Orange You Glad?Kirstin Sinclair/GettyWhat’s more eye-catching than a brilliant orange? How about adding some over-the-top feathers!
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Orange You Glad?
Kirstin Sinclair/Getty

What’s more eye-catching than a brilliant orange? How about adding some over-the-top feathers!
05of 28Having a BallKirstin Sinclair/GettyShaking things up with fuzzy pom-poms in varied shades of pink!
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Having a Ball

Shaking things up with fuzzy pom-poms in varied shades of pink!
06of 28Reaching New HeightsKirstin Sinclair/GettyIs it a headband? Is it a hat? It’s both, thanks to these tulle arches.
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Reaching New Heights

Is it a headband? Is it a hat? It’s both, thanks to these tulle arches.
07of 28Big BowsAdam Davy/PA Images via GettyA bow so big, Minnie Mouse would be proud.
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Big Bows

A bow so big, Minnie Mouse would be proud.
08of 28Blue HuesKirstin Sinclair/GettyThis bright blue hue stands out from the crowd.
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Blue Hues

This bright blue hue stands out from the crowd.
09of 28Beautiful BloomsKirstin Sinclair/GettyCarrying a bouquet of flowers issoyesterday — put them on your hat instead!
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Beautiful Blooms

Carrying a bouquet of flowers issoyesterday — put them on your hat instead!
10of 28The Bigger the BetterAnwar Hussein/WireImageHats off to this racegoer, who pulled off a series balancing act with this headpiece.
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The Bigger the Better
Anwar Hussein/WireImage

Hats off to this racegoer, who pulled off a series balancing act with this headpiece.
11of 28Sideways WonderChris Jackson/GettyThis gravity defying hat features a cascade of black butterflies.
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Sideways Wonder
Chris Jackson/Getty

This gravity defying hat features a cascade of black butterflies.
12of 28Flower PowerDavid M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty for Royal AscotWhy wear a traditional hat when you can sport an abstract bow of fuchsia florals like Royal Ascot attendee Maya Jama.
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Flower Power
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty for Royal Ascot

Why wear a traditional hat when you can sport an abstract bow of fuchsia florals like Royal Ascot attendee Maya Jama.
13of 28Looking So FlyEamonn M. McCormack/Getty for Ascot RacecourseButterfly, that is! This Royal Ascot attendee took the garden party vibesveryseriously, wearing a hat covered in flowers and butterflies.
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Looking So Fly
Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty for Ascot Racecourse

Butterfly, that is! This Royal Ascot attendee took the garden party vibesveryseriously, wearing a hat covered in flowers and butterflies.
14of 28What’s the Fuzz?Kirstin Sinclair/Getty for Royal AscotThis hot pink, feathered hat is so fun!
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What’s the Fuzz?
Kirstin Sinclair/Getty for Royal Ascot

This hot pink, feathered hat is so fun!
15of 28Lots of RufflesAlex Livesey/GettyWhen it comes to Royal Ascot hats, more is always more.
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Lots of Ruffles

When it comes to Royal Ascot hats, more is always more.
16of 28Take a BowKirstin Sinclair/Getty for Royal AscotThis racegoer sported a red, white and blue headpiece, which featured bows of all shapes and sizes.
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Take a Bow

This racegoer sported a red, white and blue headpiece, which featured bows of all shapes and sizes.
17of 28Fashion RevolutionKirstin Sinclair/Getty for Royal AscotIt’s giving Revolutionary chic!
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Fashion Revolution

It’s giving Revolutionary chic!
18of 28On the SideAaron Chown/PA Images via GettyThis hat has a flare for drama!
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On the Side
Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty

This hat has a flare for drama!
19of 28Give It a WhirlKirstin Sinclair/Getty for Royal AscotWe’re loving these dreamy pink swirls.
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Give It a Whirl

We’re loving these dreamy pink swirls.
20of 28Sky High FeathersKirstin Sinclair/Getty for Royal AscotWhen in doubt, add a gigantic feather plume!
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Sky High Feathers

When in doubt, add a gigantic feather plume!
21of 28Metallic MomentDavid M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty for Royal AscotWho needs a purse when you’ve got coins all over her hat?
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Metallic Moment

Who needs a purse when you’ve got coins all over her hat?
22of 28Red, White and Blue MomentKirstin Sinclair/Getty for Royal AscotThe Union Jack has nothing on this red, white and blue, wide-brimmed hat.
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Red, White and Blue Moment

The Union Jack has nothing on this red, white and blue, wide-brimmed hat.
23of 28The Bigger the BetterKirstin Sinclair/Getty for Royal AscotYou know what they say: “Go big or go home!”
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You know what they say: “Go big or go home!”
24of 28Seashell-ShockedSamir Hussein/WireImageA headpiece that Ariel fromThe Little Mermaidwould be proud of.
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Seashell-Shocked
Samir Hussein/WireImage

A headpiece that Ariel fromThe Little Mermaidwould be proud of.
25of 28Sunny DispositionKirstin Sinclair/Getty for Royal AscotHere comes the sun!
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Sunny Disposition

Here comes the sun!
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Fascinating Fascinator

27of 28Rose PoseKirstin Sinclair/Getty for Royal AscotIt’s easy to stop and smell the roses when they’re attached to your hat!
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Rose Pose

It’s easy to stop and smell the roses when they’re attached to your hat!
28of 28Hot Pink PartyKirstin Sinclair/Getty for Royal AscotThis racegoer’s hot pink hat is oh-so-romantic.
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Hot Pink Party

This racegoer’s hot pink hat is oh-so-romantic.
source: people.com