The Princess of Wales is known for her perfectly poised royal style, managing to turn up for events looking elegant and refined but never showy. Often, she indulges in signature ensembles including colour-blocking suits, sunshine yellow outfits, fascinators and coat-dresses but her paired-back looks often hold deeper meanings - such as the moment she paid homage to the late Princess Diana with a white and black flowing polka dot look at 2022's Royal Ascot or the time she wore sapphire and diamond earrings once owned by Diana to the Jubilee.
She's also known for favouring a number of brands - including Sarah Burton's Alexander McQueen, who famously designed her wedding dress in 2011, and Irish milliner Philip Treacy as well as high street faves including Marks & Spencer, LK Bennet, Hobbs, Jigsaw, Zara, Reiss. Then, there's the fact that she's been known to subtly rewear some of her favourite pieces - including an olive green Alexander McQueen military-style coat which she stepped out in for the Royals' walk to Sandringham last Christmas - in a move which is both more relatable and sustainable than sourcing something new for each and every event.
Now, she's back at it, giving us another master class in how to dress perfectly for each and every occasion. Specifically, she took to Birmingham's The Rectory alongside the Prince of Wales in order to celebrate the city's vibrant cultural scene and she wore a picture perfect look comprising of a flowing plum wrap dress with pleated skirt and matching court shoes, her hair worn in glam waves and her ear lobes adorned with boho dangling earrings.
Timelessly chic, once again!
Megan Wallace (they/them) is Cosmopolitan UK’s Former Sex and Relationships Editor covering sexual pleasure, sex toys, LGBTQIA+ identity, dating and romance. They have covered sexuality and relationships for over five years and are the founder of the PULP zine, which publishes essays on culture and sex. In their spare time, they can be found exploring the London kink scene and planning dates on Feeld.
