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Royal Ascot has a strict dress code, including top hats for men heading to the Royal Enclosure, where the British royals watch the races.—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026 More to Explore Many of the human props—canes, top hats, desks—used in primate taxidermy became unfashionable in the first half of the nineteenth century, but there were still throwbacks.—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 18 May 2026 The prize, which was auctioned off by Odenkirk, who assumed the role of a hypeman in a top hat and spoke in a raspy voice, included an autographed script of the highest bidder’s favorite episode and an invitation to a live reading of the show for up to three guests.—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 8 May 2026 William wore a top hat and morning suit for the occasion, finishing the look with a red tie and red flower at the lapel.—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for top hat