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The Royal Ascot Edit

The Royal Enclosure has a dress code longer than most leases, and we respect it enormously. Hemlines below the knee or thereabouts, straps of substance, hats non-negotiable — these are dresses that already know the rules, several of them on first-name terms with a winner's enclosure.

Everything is one of one and live now. Wear it to the races, then to a wedding, then to lunch for a decade — occasionwear bought pre-loved has already proven it can go the distance.

36 pieces live right now Sold pieces drop out automatically Every piece one of one — when it's gone, it's gone
New without tagsBottega Veneta Knotted Strap Satin Dress
Bottega Veneta
Knotted Strap Satin Dress
£555£2,072−73%
Black · Size S
New without tagsAREA Crystal-strap Mini Dress
AREA
Crystal-strap Mini Dress
£355£966−63%
Burgundy · Size xs
New with tagsFendi Sequinned Plunge-Neck Mini Dress
Fendi
Sequinned Plunge-Neck Mini Dress
£531.25£2,790−81%
Black · Size M
New without tagsChanel Black & SIlver Wool Blend Mini Dress
Chanel
Black & SIlver Wool Blend Mini Dress
£745£3,450−78%
Black · Size XS
New without tagsCeline Black Halterneck Open-back Dress
Celine
Black Halterneck Open-back Dress
£455£2,250−80%
Black · Size XS
New with tagsOpen Back Black Ribbed Merino Wool Jumper Dress
Bottega Veneta
Open Back Black Ribbed Merino Wool Jumper Dress
£355.10£1,700−79%
Black · Size XS
Dress codes, decoded

Below the knee, above the fray — sorted.

Royal Ascot's rules reward exactly what pre-loved does best: proper dresses, made properly, that have done an occasion before and held their composure. The condition grade on every label tells you how well.

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New without tagsChristian Dior Black Leather Fringe Tunic Mini Dress
Dior
Christian Black Leather Fringe Tunic Mini Dress
£675£3,200−79%
Black · Size XXS
New without tagsSaint Laurent Black Long Sleeve Mini Dress with Gathered Detail
Saint Laurent
Black Long Sleeve Mini Dress with Gathered Detail
£315£1,350−77%
Black · Size XXS
Very goodChanel Navy Blue Plisse Belted Dress
Chanel
Navy Blue Plisse Belted Dress
£950£3,310−71%
Navy · Size XXL
New without tagsDolce & Gabbanna Black Semi Sheer Polka Dot Dress
Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbanna Black Semi Sheer Polka Dot Dress
£544£2,325−77%
Black · Size XS
House focus

Hermès — the reference point.

Every conversation about value ends at the same atelier. One of one, live now.

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New with tagsJenny Packham Delphine Sequin-Embellished Gown Dress
Jenny Packham
Delphine Sequin-Embellished Gown Dress
£1,275£3,500−64%
Navy · Size M
New without tagsDundas Strapless Ruched Metallic Leather Dress
Dundas
Strapless Ruched Metallic Leather Dress
£370£1,805−80%
Gold · Size XXS
New with tagsAndrew GN Fuchsia Crystal Embellished Neck Mini Dress
Andrew GN
Fuchsia Crystal Embellished Neck Mini Dress
£525£1,995−74%
Pink · Size XXS
New with tagsAlexandre Vauthier Metallic Fuchsia Draped Asymmetric Dress
Alexandre Vauthier
Metallic Fuchsia Draped Asymmetric Dress
£345£1,850−81%
Fuchsia · Size XS
New with tagsAlexander McQueen Black And Khaki Ruffled Midi Dress
Alexander McQueen
Black And Khaki Ruffled Midi Dress
£675.75£4,260−84%
black/khaki · Size XXS
New with tagsRoksanda Purple Silk Tulle Floral Applique Dress
Roksanda
Purple Silk Tulle Floral Applique Dress
£445£2,450−82%
Purple · Size M
New with tagsTalbot Runhof  Trumpet Voile Cape-Sleeve Evening Dress
Talbot Runhof
Trumpet Voile Cape-Sleeve Evening Dress
£416.50£1,540−73%
Purple · Size S
New with tagsTalbot Runhof Draped Voile Maxi Dress
Talbot Runhof
Draped Voile Maxi Dress
£325.50£1,170−72%
Blue · Size S
The category

The dress wardrobe — day to gown.

1,500 dresses from private wardrobes, every one of them one of one.

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New with tagsTalbot Runhof Sequined Cap-Sleeve Gown
Talbot Runhof
Sequined Cap-Sleeve Gown
£521.50£1,620−68%
Gold · Size S
Very goodPrada Black Ruched Laced Hem Midi Dress
Prada
Black Ruched Laced Hem Midi Dress
£340£1,380−75%
Black · Size XS
New with tagsGalvan Rose Gold Mirror Sequin Valletta Dress
Galvan
Rose Gold Mirror Sequin Valletta Dress
£335.75£945−64%
Rose Gold · Size XS
New without tagsTaller Marmo Black Sequin Gown with Feather Trim
Taller Marmo
Black Sequin Gown with Feather Trim
£428.40£2,150−80%
Black · Size XXS
The plus-one

A dress is half the answer — the bag finishes it.

Evening bags, clutches and crossbodies under £500 — one of each.

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New without tagsBalmain Black Velvet Cut-Out Structured Mini Dress with Pearl Embellishment
Balmain
Black Velvet Cut-Out Structured Mini Dress with Pearl Embellishment
£470£1,850−75%
Black · Size XS
New without tagsLanvin Rose Gold Metallic Half Silk Blend Dress
Lanvin
Rose Gold Metallic Half Silk Blend Dress
£380£1,750−78%
Rose Gold · Size XXS
New without tagsGiambattista Valli Red Ruffle Trimmed Skater Dress
Giambattista Valli
Red Ruffle Trimmed Skater Dress
£355.50£1,790−80%
Red · Size XXS
New without tagsBalmain Black Velvet Embellished Dress
Balmain
Black Velvet Embellished Dress
£495£2,150−77%
Black and silver · Size XXS
New without tagsBalmain sequin bronze  & gold mini dress
Balmain
sequin bronze & gold mini dress
£500£2,300−78%
Gold · Size XS
New without tagsBlack Flared Pleated Zip Gown
Maticevski
Black Flared Pleated Zip Gown
£534.60£1,850−71%
Black · Size M
New without tagsKhaite Black Ruched V-Neck Midi Dress
Khaite
Black Ruched V-Neck Midi Dress
£392.40£1,500−74%
Black · Size L
New without tagsEmilia Wickstead Dusty Pink Esha Midi Dress
Emilia Wickstead
Dusty Pink Esha Midi Dress
£451.35£1,580−71%
Dusty pink · Size XS
House focus

Gucci — the friendliest front door.

Marmonts, hobos and the occasional miracle — more first bags than any other house.

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New without tagsAlessandra Rich Black Lace Bow Mini Dress
Alessandra Rich
Black Lace Bow Mini Dress
£304£1,600−81%
Black · Size XS
New with tagsSt. John Striped Midi Length Dress
St.John
St. John Striped Midi Length Dress
£575£1,550−63%
Multi-Coloured · Size S
New without tagsAlessandra Rich White Silk Plisse Dress With Bows
Alessandra Rich
White Silk Plisse Dress With Bows
£510£1,630−69%
White and Off-White · Size S
New with tagsThe New Arrivals Black Lace Embroidered Off the Shoulder Maxi Dress
The New Arrivals
Black Lace Embroidered Off the Shoulder Maxi Dress
£497.25£1,300−62%
Black · Size XXS
The HEWI promise

Payment released when you're happy — dispatched in 48 hours.

Every piece comes from a private wardrobe with its condition graded on the label. If it isn't right, our team sorts it.

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New without tagsBlack Corset Dress
Alexander Wang
Black Corset Dress
£315£985−68%
Black · Size XS
New without tagsAlexander Wang Black Sleeveless Blazer Dress
Alexander Wang
Black Sleeveless Blazer Dress
£325£995−67%
Black · Size XXS

Curated by the HEWI team. Pieces are added and retired as the wardrobe moves — what you see is what exists.

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