50+ Royal Fashion Secrets: Queen Elizabeth’s Genius Hack Saved Kate Middleton From Huge Blunder!
Balancing The Silhouette
By the time Diana wore this outfit, it was already the ’80s. She showcased a lot of great looks during this era, but she was always keen on maintaining a balanced silhouette. In both these pictures, she looks confident in puffed-up tops and pencil skirts finished off with fashionable belts.
These days, a balanced silhouette is often seen worn by Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. This style hack is even reversible; choose a tucked-in top worn over a puffed-up skirt.
Shapewear Is A Friend
With their societal status, it’s understandable that Royal Family members can’t show the public their undergarments. So to keep their undies hidden, some hacks needed to be devised. Among them is getting bras sewn into their outfits to avoid straps from showing. Royal women also opt for flesh-colored strapless shapewear.
The photo shown here is of Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, attending the 2019 Royal Ascot Racecourse. Despite some parts of her pale blue Elie Saab frock being sheer, no undergarment is seen.
Bold Shades For Standing Out
The late Queen Elizabeth II sadly passed away in September 2022, and many people surely miss her bright-colored ensembles. Being the longest-reigning British monarch, she had plenty of time to hone her personal style.
Her Majesty didn’t shy away from bold shades and loved wearing them from head to toe. Interestingly, her commitment to bright outfits had a practical reason behind them. Queen Elizabeth wore these hues so the public and her security team can easily spot her in a crowd.
Say Hello To Highlighter!
From clothing, let’s now enter the makeup territory, ushered in by Meghan Markle. The Duchess of Sussex may no longer be a senior member of the Royal Family as of 2020, but she’s still as stylish as ever.
One beauty tip we can get from Meghan is applying some highlighter under the eyes for that bright-eyed look, and she swears by Yves Saint Laurent’s Touche Éclat. The former “Suits” star dabs this French luxury brand’s product on her inner eyes, and voila!
Clutches Are Great For Concealing Cleavage
Many would agree that the late Princess Diana is one of the Royal Family’s top-most fashionable members in recent history. By being a fashion rule-breaker, she was able to set trends that even celebrities of the modern day copy.
Princess Diana did such a great job at concealing cleavage with clutch bags that we can practically call her an expert. As someone who was constantly followed by paparazzi, she didn’t want them capturing any revealing shot. So, the People’s Princess often kept her purse at chest level, especially when exiting vehicles.
Let Hairnets Hug Your Hair
Many have grown used to associating hairnets with fast-food employees and school cafeteria servers. But even royals are fond of using them, just like Kate Middleton, who as of 2022, was bestowed the title of Princess of Wales.
The mother of three loves an elaborate chignon or a knot of strands set on the back of the head. She tucked hers behind a dark brown hairnet at the 2019 Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey, ensuring no fly-aways at the event.
Reserve Black For Attending Funerals
Black is the only color that can be worn by Royal Family members at funerals, as the protocol for royalty dictates. In fact, they must always carry another outfit in that color in case an emergency comes up.
In 1952, a young Queen Elizabeth visited Kenya when her father died. She didn’t have a black outfit with her, so she wasn’t permitted to get on the plane until someone delivered one to her. In these pictures, Princesses Kate and Eugenie are wearing funeral attires.
Hats As Hair Guardians
We’ve all struggled with bad hair days at some point in our lives, and one tip we can take from the royals is to wear a hat at such moments. These ones worn by Diana and Kate may not work for ordinary folks like us, but a bucket hat or a baseball cap would.
On multiple occasions, Kate has been caught leaving a plane with one of her kids in her arms. She depends on a hat to dodge strands from blowing in her face. As for Diana, she’s wearing a half-hat, half-turban Philip Somerville creation in the photo.
Always Remain Modest
Modesty is a priority for the members of the Royal Family, which means short dresses, cleavage, and bare shoulders are a no-no. In these photographs, Kate and Eugenie are both wearing long skirts and long-sleeved blouses. But still, the princesses look stunning!
Kate is showing off a Geo Jacquard skirt by Banana Republic at a charitable event. On the other hand, Eugenie (one of Prince Andrew’s two daughters) sported a pastel outfit for a day at the races in 2015.
Gloves For Sanitary Purposes
The late Queen Elizabeth will always have the most classic style among the Royal Family. Her bold outfits are always contrasted by delicate accessories, keeping up with her prim and proper sophistication.
The monarch crowned in June 1953 often wore either white or black gloves. Aside from being stylish, she put them on to stay sanitary while shaking hands with different individuals. Princess Diana frequently broke this rule, though, wanting to offer that sense of touch to people’s hands whenever she met them.
Talking About Shorts And Pants
See how Princess Diana rocks bike shorts! But can you believe that denim is saved for dog walks when it comes to the members of the Royal Family? Even when dressing casually, these folks don’t go to their favorite pair of jeans the same way we do. There have been some noteworthy exceptions, though.
We adore Kate’s casual ensemble in this shot. The wife of Prince William donned these wide-legged Massimo Dutti culottes to the 2019 Chelsea Flower Show. She has always been a fan of the high-street style, so she instinctively wore white Superga sneakers to complete her relaxed yet refined look.
Weights For The Hems
For the women of the Royal Family, having their skirts blow up in the wind is considered disastrous. As royalty, it makes sense because it’s not like they’re the same as every other celebrity like Marilyn Monroe in the 1955 film “The Seven Year Itch.”
Kate has experienced this blunder on at least one occasion, so it’s a good thing they’ve found a solution for it. As shared by one of Queen Elizabeth’s couturiers, dressmaking weights are sometimes sewn into hems. Weights for curtains can also be used if you want to try this hack.
Even Royals Have Holy Grails
Queen Elizabeth has been photographed applying lipstick within the 70 years and 214 days of her reign. The Beautiful Color Lipstick in Fig by Elizabeth Arden is among her favorite lip must-haves.
Elizabeth Arden is an American beauty brand that is Royal Warrant, meaning that it’s a business that has regularly provided its products to Her Majesty and her household. The Queen also enjoyed the Eight Hour Cream, which is a cult classic from the brand that was initially formulated for horses.
A Bodysuit Is A Good Option
A lot of royal hacks have been born out of these British royalties just wanting to ensure that their clothing doesn’t blow up. One alternative for a sleek finish is to put on a bodysuit instead of a top that needs tucking in.
Meghan Markle is often spotted in bodysuits, allowing better pictures from all angles. In this shot, the mother of three is showing off an Alexander McQueen tuxedo with a chic Tuxe shirt-style bodysuit and some Birks jewels.
Headbands Can Be Fun
Recent years have witnessed royals switching up their usual hats for stylish headbands. This classic accessory is often worn by the well-to-do women of London’s Sloane Square. Fun Fact: the term Sloane Ranger is used for any stereotypical upper-middle or upper-class person in the United Kingdom.
In this snap, Princess Beatrice (Princess Eugenie’s sister) wears a veiled burgundy headband to her grandfather Prince Philip’s March 2022 memorial service. As for Kate, she wore this modern black velvet headband during a royal visit to Ireland. It’s made by Lele Sadoughi, dubbed “The Headband Queen.”
Faux Fur Over Real Ones
As Queen of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty has donned some fur pieces. She put on an ermine-trimmed purple velvet robe for her 1953 coronation, but she had been slammed by animal rights activists for sporting the controversial material.
However, it was only in 2019 that the palace declared that Queen Elizabeth would no longer wear fur to public engagements, opting for faux fur instead. Historic items, though, like crowns and robes, will still keep the textile they were initially made in.
Silicone Pantyhose For Avoiding Slips
Royal protocol states that women of royal titles must wear pantyhose instead of exposing their bare legs. Yet, this old-fashioned legwear is prone to causing slippage when worn with some footwear. No worries—there’s a royal hack for this!
Kate Middleton puts on pantyhose with silicone pads attached to the footing to avoid stumbling around in her stilettos. The pads stick to the shoe interior and firmly keep her feet in place. For Kate, the best pantyhose is from John Lewis, a British high-end department store.
Nude and Natural Nails
Despite some exceptions, most of the women Royal Family members maintain nails that are natural and skin-colored. It’s one more royal regulation placed by the Queen herself. Her Majesty is a fan of the Essie “ballet slippers” shade because its natural hue matches everything, even her many bold ensembles.
In attending official royal events, Kate and Meghan usually get flesh-colored-toned nails done. But in these photos, it seems like the Duchess of Cambridge might even be sporting a simple clear polish.
Fashion Is Meant To Be Enjoyed
This is the first time we’re mentioning Princess Anne, and we’re excited because she is one true fashionista. Even though she’s the Queen’s only daughter, she has defied royal rules throughout her life, particularly with her clothing. And in turn, her choices have made her an underrated style maven.
Anne donned this fabulously ruffled high-neck floral piece in 1979. By the next decade, this former Olympian was seen stepping out in this stunning cape and headscarf ensemble. The Guardian reported that even fashion designers have begun putting Princess Anne on their mood boards.
Balancing The Silhouette
By the time Diana wore this outfit, it was already the ’80s. She showcased a lot of great looks during this era, but she was always keen on maintaining a balanced silhouette. In both these pictures, she looks confident in puffed-up tops and pencil skirts finished off with fashionable belts.
These days, a balanced silhouette is often seen worn by Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. This style hack is even reversible; choose a tucked-in top worn over a puffed-up skirt.
Fascinating Fascinators
We now enter the fascinator territory, which is often seen worn by Royal Family members. When Kate Middleton wedded Prince William at Westminster Abbey in 2011, about 23 million people watched them in America alone. The Good Housekeeping website even reported that over 2 billion people watched the event live.
During the royal nuptial, Princess Eugenie (on the left) wore this unique fascinator. Meanwhile, her sister, Princess Beatrice (on the right) opted for a floral design. They’re too much for most, but these headpieces are still all over the United Kingdom.
Minimal Makeup Is The Way To Go
As you’ve probably noticed, women from the Royal Family only wear minimal makeup. They often veer away from bold eyeshadows and intense lip shades. And yes, it is part of the royal etiquette for them to keep it natural.
Prince Harry would have surely found his wife, Meghan Markle, stunning in this pared-back look. However, his late mother, Princess Diana, is among the royals that have bucked the royal protocol. She had even been seen rocking some blue eyeliner on some occasions.
Re-Wearable Regalia Is An Investment
It’s not a big deal for Royal Family members to re-wear their garments. They are subsidized by the populace at large, after all. Kate is especially known for repeating clothes and sporting inexpensive high-street items.
In this photo, she is in a white shirtdress from a London boutique called Suzannah. Kate first presented it in 2019 at Wimbledon. She then opted for a different-colored belt to wear again the next year. By 2022, the piece made another appearance during a memorial service.
Pick Up Your Own Pillbox Hat
We’ve seen headbands, and we’ve already introduced you to fascinators. This time, the pillbox hat takes center stage. These chic headpieces were first created in the ’30s, and their most celebrated fan is probably the exquisite Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. She even wore one during her husband President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration in 1961.
As for the royals, Kate is seen dismounting a plane in a pretty red pillbox. Meanwhile, Meghan channeled fellow American Jackie O with a white one for 2019’s Commonwealth Day, pairing it with a Victoria Beckham coat.
Equestrian Style Experimentation
Women of the British Royal Family know their way around horses. Princess Anne herself was a professional equestrian, who bagged numerous medals at the European Eventing Championships. She has even represented the United Kingdom at the Olympics!
Anne has integrated her adoration for horses into her personal style. This photo of Queen Elizabeth’s eldest daughter (Princess Royal) was taken when she visited Russia in 1973. She incorporated a knotted neck scarf with a pinstripe button-down top tucked into black pants and finished it off with a belt.
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