Ranvir Singh ditches bright shades and leans into luxe black-and-gold glamour at Royal Ascot – her Phase Eight dress is in stock

Singh's gold sequin-covered dress is a luxurious choice for Royal Ascot

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Whilst Royal Ascot style is often defined by bright summery shades, Ranvir Singh's elegant gold embellished black dress took a luxurious departure from the classic bright hues we expect to see at the annual race event.

Ranvir's Phase Eight dress features mesmerising sequins and beads in gold for maximum impact and a flattering draped bodice, complemented by a fishtail mesh skirt. This is the kind of dress that will transition effortlessly from day to night, and work seamlessly for black-tie dress codes.

She paired this statement dress with classic black pumps featuring sweet bows, and completed the look with a coordinating Pillbox fascinator also from the British clothing brand.

Heading to Royal Ascot today, Ranvir is set to be hosted by our Woman&Home team and Editor-in-Chief, Hannah Fernando. Ranvir also notes in the Instagram picture that "gold and black sparkles are not the usual choice for a day at the races, but I wanted something that nodded to a slightly Indian look and I love it!".

We were lucky enough to catch up with Ranvir's GMB co-host, Charlotte Hawkins, at Ladies' Day. Dressed in the colour of the season, Bright Tomato, Charlotte shared that she was getting ready to provide the commentary for the Royal Procession that day.

Ranvir's black embellished dress translates beyond Royal Ascot and would work extremely well for evening occasions or events with a black-tie dress code. The darker colour palette may not be a typical go-to if you're wondering what to wear to Royal Ascot; however, Duchess Sophie also leaned into this shade, wearing a black puff-sleeve shirt dress yesterday.

By choosing a darker base and focusing on detailling and texture, occasionwear doesn't always need to be dictated to by colour alone, and the colour embellishments make this dress well and truly stand out.

Molly Smith
Fashion Writer

Molly is a fashion writer for woman&home, whose journalistic career began with her enthusiasm for fashion. Having always been an avid writer, she has contributed to publications covering a variety of topics.

After graduating from her master's in Fashion History and Cultures, she transitioned to teaching at London College of Fashion, where she taught in fashion studies. Now, passionate about writing on the significance of fashion, she is dedicated to inspiring others through the power of dress.

Molly loves staying in the know with the latest fashion trends, and following celebrities for inspiration. Outside of work, she enjoys browsing vintage markets, reading a good novel, or trying new restaurants around London.

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