Lizzie Cundy was turned away from Royal Ascot for wearing a see-through netted dress. She appeared on Good Morning Britain to apologize but urged the event to modernize its dress code to reflect changing fashion trends.
Lizzie Cundy, the 58-year-old television personality and socialite, has sparked a heated debate after she was turned away from Royal Ascot on Tuesday for allegedly violating the event's strict dress code.
Cundy arrived on day one wearing a cream midi dress with a netted overlay that appeared see-through, paired with a white Saint Laurent clutch, a large feather fascinator, and matching heeled mules. However, officials deemed the outfit too risqué for the Royal Enclosure, leading to her being denied entry. The incident has reignited discussions about whether Royal Ascot's dress code rules are outdated and need to be modernized to reflect contemporary fashion trends.
During an appearance on Good Morning Britain on Friday, Cundy defended her outfit, insisting that the dress was lined with a beige slip and only gave the illusion of being racier.
'Listen, I'm going to say a galloping jockey could see that that dress wasn't see-through. The dress had like a beigey underlay underneath, and I'll be honest Kate, I don't think you've seen me with so many clothes on,' she said. Host Kate Garraway agreed, noting that Cundy was more conservatively dressed than usual.
Cundy acknowledged that she had received a 'slap on the wrist' and apologized, but she argued that Royal Ascot should update its dress code annually to keep up with changing fashions.
'I honestly think we're taking this too seriously. Look at what's going on in the world. I mean, I abide by the rules but in fashion I like to reflect my personality. I'm sorry, fashions change, we need to have the Ascot rules reviewed yearly as fashion looks change through the seasons.
We need it updated,' she demanded. Etiquette expert Laura Windsor weighed in, supporting the need for clear guidelines but acknowledging Cundy's desire for self-expression.
'There are specific dress codes and it's all splattered all over the internet on what to wear and there are certain guidelines that you have to follow and you can still be fashionable. I'm a personal stylist as well, so I understand Lizzie wanting to show her personality through her clothes, but unfortunately it did look a little bit see-through, probably because of that skin colored camisole underneath,' Windsor said.
Cundy had earlier posted a racy photo on Instagram wearing a white lace bra with the caption: 'Grace isn't something you wear; it's something you become… as well as a winner today. Get your hat and let's go.
' The incident has sparked a wider conversation about the balance between tradition and modernity at high-profile events like Royal Ascot, with many calling for a more flexible approach to dress codes
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