The Best Dressed Royal Was Just Revealed—Here, 3 Outfits That Helped Her Seal the Deal (& That I’m Totally Copying)

I’ll admit that as a royal watcher, I, too, have noticed Beatrice’s elegant and contemporary style turn-around over the past year. Yes, she has a new stylist (Olivia Buckingham, who is known for her envelope-pushing taste and is credited with Bea’s striking Reem Acra style, worn to the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan last summer), but Beatrice has also begun to lean more heavily on modern brands already favored by the British royals. (Think ME+EM, Beulah London and Self-Portrait.)

Perhaps most importantly, Beatrice—who will turn 36 on August 8—seems to have settled on a few style formulas that suit her working mom life without being boring or humdrum. That’s the part that’s most intriguing to me: How Fergie’s eldest daughter has utilized fashion to come into her own. I’ve been keeping tabs on her royal “uniform,” so to speak, in particular its newfound accessibility. Here, 3 of Princess Beatrice’s sartorial choices I can’t wait to infuse into my own closet.

With a range that goes from bud-like or bold, Princess Beatrice has certainly found a pattern that pops when it comes to her style. Whether wearing Zimmermann to Royal Ascot or Beulah London, also to Royal Ascot the previous year, elevated florals—most often decorating a midi-length, long-sleeve silhouette—come with a sartorial range that can be both moody and bright. Case in point: Beatrice’s Richard Quinn gown, worn to last fall’s Vogue World event. The rich black, punctuated with yellow blooms, is proof that florals of all shapes and sizes can be worn year-round.

Get the Look: Tuckernuck Gossamer Pink Hydrangea Sasha Dress ($328); Beulah London Flora Bud Navy Dress ($402); Zimmerman Natura Ruffle Midi Dress ($1,450; $1,015)

It’s true: Beatrice—with her choice of midi-length, long-sleeve styles, as mentioned above—has for sure found a silhouette that works, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t call out her penchant for the ever-classic shirtdress, too. (Psst, her aunt Sophie loves them as well.) She’s worn the style staple to Wimbledon more than once (in 2023, her soft pink was Emilia Wickstead; for 2024, she opted for Monique Lhuillier) and chosen ME+EM for a society book party last year, easily demonstrating the cut’s ease and allure. Come on, where else can you find a one-and-done dress that’s as effortless as it is figure-flattering?

Get the Look: Monique Lhuillier Printed Lace Shirtdress ($3,295); Tuckernuck Chloe Dress ($298; $238); ME+EM Linen-Blend Lace Midi Shirtdress ($545)

This isn’t to say that Beatrice is afraid to add some edge to her style. (Hello, did you see the black Self-Portrait dress she wore to a winter gala for the Anti-Slavery Collective, pictured above?) But we’ve noticed that her wardrobe has shifted in the past year to include pieces that feel a bit more timeless and evergreen. For example, the camel coat from the Fold that she wore to the Cheltenham Festival or the magenta (and puff-sleeve!) dress from Beulah London that she donned at the coronation. Even the all-gray look she wore to a Valentine’s luncheon at the Ivy. Featuring impeccable tailoring, these styles have staying power in her closet, meaning she can re-accessorize and reach for them again and again.

Get the Look: Quince Mongolian Mock Neck Sweater Vest ($60); Sézane Johnson Coat ($405); Beulah London Sienna Hot Pink Dress ($771)