Royal Fashion: The Queen’s Accessories
by James P. Outreach & PR ExecutiveBeing a princess might’ve been a dream of some of ours when
we were children, but there are strict dress codes and fashion sacrifices that
you must abide by. Our parents might’ve told us off for wearing too much makeup
when we hit adolescence, but the rules for members of the British royal family
have certain expectations to uphold — appearance being one of them.
The British royal family are famously more conservative when
it comes to fashion compared to the monarchs of other European countries. Where
you might see Queen Letizia of Spain in
a tiered flapper-style strappy thigh-length revealing dress, an item of
clothing would never be spotted on Kate Middleton or Meghan Markle at a formal
or casual event. The Queen sets the tone due to her being the highest-ranking
member of the family, as she has the power to set trends for the whole family
to follow. Queen Victoria brought in tighter silhouettes and cinched waists so
that her figure wasn’t lost in huge dresses, and Queen Elizabeth I made opulent
fabrics and high neck ruffs popular. Queen Elizabeth II has a fashion sense
that is a lot more modern than her predecessors, which is surprising
considering she was born in 1926 and came into her crown in the 1950s.
Here, we’ll take a look at what fashion the Queen is fond of
and some of the royal fashion trends she has inspired and why.
Neutral nails
Members of the royal family are encouraged to wear a
particular shade of nail varnish that the
Queen has worn since 1989 — Essie Ballet Slippers, a subtle nude pink
colour that is sophisticated and elegant.
The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is often seen
sporting bare, neutral, or clear nails, however, has broken this rule many
times, as has the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. Princess Diana only obeyed
this rule when she married into the royal family. When her marriage to Prince
Charles ended, she was pictured with statement red nails.
Purses have a secret language
Purses and clutch bags are a part of the royal dress code.
However, they aren’t just a statement piece to a fantastic outfit. The Queen’s
infamous Launer handbags are used to send signals to her staff about tricky
social interactions — if only we all had people to watch out for us when we
need saving from that awkward encounter!
These signals can help the Queen to get out of any
conversation. According
to the Telegraph, when the Queen shifts her handbag from her left arm to
her right, this means she wants to wrap the conversation up, if she places it
on the floor she wants to be rescued immediately, or if it’s on the table at
dinner she wants the event to end in five minutes.
Purses can also be held by both hands to keep them occupied
if royal family members don’t want to shake hands.
Colourful umbrellas are a royal’s best friend
If you hadn’t noticed that the Queen is fond of power
dressing in a clean and bright rainbow of coloured suits, you’ll certainly pick
up on it now! The Queen is always spotted out in vibrant eye-catching shades
that not only make her look fabulous but make it easy for eager members of the
public to spot her after waiting outside behind barriers for hours — Queen
Elizabeth was reported saying “no one would know who I am” if she wore
beige.
Source: Shutterstock, by Shaun Jeffers
As her royal duties come with long days out greeting people,
the Queen has adopted the saying “there’s no such thing as bad weather, only
unsuitable clothing”. As well as an impressive rainbow collection of outfits,
the monarch has a just as impressive armoury of over a hundred colour
coordinated umbrellas. Created
by Fulton Umbrellas, who have earned a Royal Warrant from 2008, Queen
Elizabeth got her stylish birdcage umbrellas after the request of the Queen
Mother. The birdcage style is a clear dome with a sophisticated stripe of
colour around the bottom. This allows the Queen to see out of it and people to
see in while matching her colour co-ordinated fashion statement.
We best get looking for designer
umbrellas if we ever hope to meet the Queen’s commitment to fashion.
We expect to see the royal dress code to shift when Prince
William comes into the throne, with Kate Middleton being a style icon many of
us look up to. Maybe red nails and exposed shoulders will be in?
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