King Charles and Queen Camilla’s two-day visit to the Channel Islands this week made headlines for a lot of reasons (a security scare, frisky cows, a sprained ankle), but our focus was on something lighter: Namely, the pretty and polished sky blue Anna Valentine shirtdress (similar here from Ralph Lauren, $248; $175) Camilla wore in Jersey.
Queen Camilla Just Wore a Sky Blue Shirtdress and It Feels So Effortless for Summer
It’s giving Duchess Sophie vibes
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Published Jul 18, 2024
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The rainy weather certainly made every effort to put a damper on the royal proceedings, but Camilla—and her elegant shirtdress—stood out in the crowd. Beyond the easy and figure-flattering silhouette, she paired the style with a simple trench coat draped over her shoulders. (The fact that the Brits are still experiencing summer days with transitional coat weather is something to envy, no?)
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Still, it’s the simplicity of the shirtdress style (which also happens to be beloved by Duchess Sophie) that makes it such a stand-out. It’s classic and chic and something that she can wear on repeat in the garden, at Balmoral—wherever her summer plans carry her. Also, the sky blue color feels dreamy and ocean-like as we channel as many carefree days as we can manage before September hits.
While Camilla’s Anna Valentine style is custom, we found plenty of alternatives—all in a similar hue of blue.
Ralph Lauren
1. Ralph Lauren Belted Linen Shirtdress
Ralph Lauren
This cut and fit feels so similar—all you need to do is cuff the sleeves.
Finley
2. Finley Laine Side-Slit Shirtdress
Finley
The hue is a hair closer to turquoise, but still feels on par with Queen Camilla’s style.
Gap
The length is longer, but the vibe is the same.
So, what are you waiting for? Now’s the perfect time to peep your non-royal calendar to see the range of occasions on deck that you can wear this style to.
As for the bumps that cropped up on this particular royal tour, it happens. In fact, the late Queen Elizabeth II was said to “love it when things went wrong” during public royal engagements. Cue the rain.
