2009: thejuicer.net – freshly squeezed fashion, talent, trends - offers Eclipse readers a quick tour of this summer's top trends to help you assemble the ideal outfit for Royal Ascot 2009:

2009: As any self-respecting social racegoer will know, the main preparations for big racing festivals revolve around what to wear. 

Forget the official rules, here is an A-Z of practical 'dos' and 'dont's' when it comes to Royal Ascot fashion:

Ascot As usual, Ascot will act not just as the backdrop to the world’s finest race meeting, but also to the colour and variety of contemporary and traditional fashions.

Beauty A fresh-faced female will be picked out from the crowds at Royal Ascot by Europe’s leading model agency, Models 1, to become ‘The Face of Ascot 2010.’ Scouts will be on the lookout during the opening two days of the Meeting.