The royal reimagines a summer favorite with dreamy, pastel flair.
As the skies opened up in a serene shade of blue for the first day of the 2025 Royal Ascot, Zara Tindall arrived in an ensemble that felt like a sartorial nod to the summer sun. Always one to balance timeless sophistication with a hint of playfulness, the royal opted for one of her favorite summer staples: a powder‑blue midi dress by Rebecca Vallance.
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The dress, with its delicate floral embroidery and lace‑paneled bodice, offered a dreamy, almost ethereal silhouette, cinched elegantly at the waist with a fine cord belt. To complement its serene shade, Tindall embraced a soft, candy‑floss palette for her accessories — pairing the piece with a set of rosy suede pumps by Emmy London and a rounded, blush‑pink fascinator by Sarah Cant Millinery adorned with a sculptural, abstract bow.
A bespoke Anya Hindmarch clutch and a pair of Finlay square sunglasses added crisp modernity, while sunburst-style diamond earrings by Calleija Jewellers brought a hint of timeless sparkle.
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen the royal champion this Rebecca Vallance design. Earlier this year, she wore the same piece to a Magic Millions ambassadors event in Queensland, Australia, swapping the fascinator for a plump blue headband.
As always, King Charles’s eldest niece brought a fresh take on summer race‑day style, reminding us why she’s long been one of Ascot’s chicest fixtures — making a statement with an unmistakable air of ease and grace.
