Dressing like a royal is much more than pink puffy Cinderella gowns and sparkling tiaras. You can dress like a queen with some easy and simple inspiration from our modern-day royals and incorporate it in your daily outfits. Here are some ways you can look the part, and maybe become one too, you never know.

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Nude for Nails

For 28 years, Queen Elizabeth II has been wearing Essie’s “Ballet Slippers” shade no. 28, talk about consistency! Colorful nails are rarely seen on Queen Elizabeth II or Kate Middleton, as they are known to opt for the subtle flesh-colored nude look.Kate loves the brand’s pale pinks and nude colors so much, she even wore Essie on her wedding day. They keep it clean and simple. This is the shade which is usually present at royal and official events.

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More Than Just Handbags

Handbags are a versatile accessory for every outfit, and the perfect place to keep essential and emergency products. For the royals, these bags provide more than just storage. But they can also be used to maintain modest while exiting a vehicle or bending down. The bags aid in covering one’s chest, when faced these situations. It is also known to be used as a secret code between Queen Elizabeth II herself, and her agents. Each movement is a signal which mimics the Queen’s comfort, let’s her agents know if it’s time to go.

Go Low on Denim

While the average outfit has at least one denim piece, the royal family are not too keen when it comes to jeans on a daily basis. They frequent trousers even for casual outings, paired with blazers and cardigans. Denims are not completely off limits though. Kate Middleton walks her dogs wearing jeans. The rule when it comes to royal outfits is “overdressed is better than underdressed” so denims may not be the most appropriate choice when representing a royal.

Hats, Hats, Hats!

Who doesn’t love hats? Although some of the hats seen on the Royal Family might be a little hard to pull off in our day to day lives, they sure can spice up an outfit. They look effortlessly chick and are perfect in hiding a bad hair day. What more can we ask for?

Buns The Way to Go

Put up your hair up in a timeless hair piece, the bun. This simple, yet elegant hairstyle is great for causal and formal meet ups, and it flatters everyone. It is classy and easy to recreate. Here is how.

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The Coat

No winter wardrobe is complete without the perfect coat. An elegant coat is the perfect way to add a hint of class to your casual outfit, and their warmth is a great plus as well. When picking a multipurpose coat, the basic colors are never out of style. Coats in black, grey, burgundy or nude can add a wow factor to a rather daily look.

Nip the Waist 

A belt at the smallest part of the waist can transform any item of clothing. It is an easy way to show off one’s figure and create a slimmer silhouette. The Duchess of Cambridge does it perfectly.

 


By Bisrat Atalay Tasew

Sources:

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/g19643527/royal-family-fashion-rules/

http://mentalfloss.com/article/543727/fashion-rules-royal-family

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