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Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn moreStyle is a key part of the Henley Royal Regatta experience, and with its long-standing royal connections, it's no surprise many racegoers look to the Royal Family for fashion inspiration.In the exclusive Stewards' Enclosure, women are expected to wear dresses or skirts below the knee, tailored jackets with trousers or trouser suits. While hats are not mandatory, they remain a popular choice among racegoers.The Regatta Enclosure offers a more relaxed atmosphere, where classic nautical dressing, elegant summer tailoring and feminine midi dresses are always in style.For those seeking inspiration, the Princess of Wales has long championed broderie anglaise dresses, making the timeless summer staple an ideal choice for Henley, while her polished nautical-inspired looks feel particularly fitting for the riverside setting.Meanwhile, the Duchess of Edinburgh's effortless event dressing offers another winning formula.Floral midi dresses paired with comfortable espadrille wedges have become one of her signatures, and shoppers can even buy exact-match styles to recreate the look.With this in mind, I've rounded up five stylish, event-appropriate outfits that are guaranteed to turn heads whatever your personal taste.Outfit oneOutfit twoOutfit three Outfit fourOutfit five
