The RSM Social Season Guide to
The Championships, Wimbledon
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The Championships, Wimbledon is synonymous with understated British elegance — a celebration of summer dressing that feels refined, effortless and timelessly sophisticated. Unlike the formal dress codes of the racing calendar, Wimbledon style tends to embrace a softer approach to occasion wear, where beautifully tailored separates, fluid dresses and elegant accessories create a polished yet relaxed atmosphere. For guests attending Wimbledon for the first time, selecting the right hat is often about finding something that feels elevated without appearing overly formal.
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Wimbledon dressing is not strictly formal, but style expectations lean toward:
summer dresses and tailoring
elegant separates
refined hats, straw hats or Panamas
understated, polished accessories
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Some of the most commonly asked questions…
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Not required, but a great help in sun protection!
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Lightweight straw hats, Panama styles and understated sinamay designs are the most popular among our customers.
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Yes — private appointments help clients choose comfortable and elegant summer millinery. Reach out for an appointment at our Lewes boutique, either in person or virtual.
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Yes — all hats can be commissioned bespoke, made-to-order, or selected from ready-to-wear designs via private appointments in Sussex.
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Yes, you can see our current collection in our Lewes based boutique, as well as here on our website. We arrange appointments on request, which can be conducted in the boutique or by virtual appointment.
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Rachel’s customers often send her a photo of themselves wearing their RSM millinery. We share these photos on our social channels and in a dedicated Customer Gallery at the RSM Website.
We do our best to keep our Social Season Guide up to date, but event formalities, dress codes and society event expectations change and evolve, as do trends and styles. We encourage you to check with the event to ensure your chosen style remains appropriate and fits any dress code requirement or style. You can also contact us at the Rachel Skinner Millinery boutique with any questions for trends and requirements.
