The Queen was one of the most influential women the fashion industry has ever seen. For the past 96 years, she inspired the nation with her impeccably curated wardrobe. During that time, she finessed a collection of simple but effective style rules. Nobody wore a colourful dress coat and matching hat quite like Her Majesty, for example, and who else had what they wore scrutinised to the extent that the public would bet on what colour they would choose for Royal Ascot? When it comes to accessorising, she was particularly fastidious about her brooches, handbags and umbrellas, while her jewellery was always quietly spectacular, with a collection of storied tiaras that she wore throughout her reign.
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London-based footwear brand Anello and Davide is where the Queen purchased some of her favourite block-heeled shoes.
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The Queen's most dependable piece of jewellery? The brooch. Her Majesty was rarely seen without a jewelled pin on the left lapel of her jacket or coat. She would even go so far as to personalise her brooch depending on the country she visited.
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The Queen's most recognisable style signature was that she always colour-coordinated her dress coats and hats.
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Enjoy fashion. The Queen favoured bright colours, experimented with hats and was never short of head-turning accessories.
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Just take a moment to appreciate the flower-embellished hats she donned in the late 1970s.
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The Queen was a famous glasses-wearer - and stayed loyal to the same style of optical for most of her life.
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Her Majesty usually wore a headscarf knotted underneath her chin to complement her countryside attire.
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Invest. The Queen favoured timelessness over trends, staying true to the same silhouettes and accessories for much of her reign.
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The Queen reportedly never wore jeans. Or at least, she was never been spotted in public wearing a pair.
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The Queen often wore a kilt (pictured here with a sharp tweed blazer and brogues) when she was in residence at Balmoral, the royal estate in Aberdeenshire.
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Let loose on sparkle. The Queen debuted one of our favourite looks to date back in 1964, wearing a spangled gold dress to attend a banquet at Claridge's.
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The Queen carried a top-handled miniature handbag from Launer, usually one in black patent leather, for many decades.
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Queen Elizabeth II married Philip Mountbatten in 1947. As the Second World War had only just come to an end, Her Majesty had to purchase material for her wedding dress using ration coupons. The gown was designed by Norman Hartnell and made from white satin.
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Rule number one when it comes to travelling in style? One can never be overdressed in winter.
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The Queen was a long-time fan of pearls and was rarely spotted without her three-stranded necklace and matching earrings.
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Rainbow hues. There are very few colours that haven't been worn by the Queen, whether it's primary red, turquoise or neon green.
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Rule the fashion scene. The Queen was never afraid to wear an array of bright colours. In fact, she famously gravitated towards them so that the public could easily spot her in a crowd.
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Seek sartorial inspiration from your mum. Her Majesty often coordinated with the late Queen Mother, sporting similar hats, hairstyles and top-handle bags.
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The Queen was rarely seen wearing trousers. She was, however, pictured in a suit by Ian Thomas during the 1970 Canadian Royal Tour.
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The Queen was so committed to colour-coordinating that she even matched her umbrellas to her outfits.
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Veer away from monochrome. These bedazzled evening looks show off the Queen's maximalist side.
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The Queen was renowned for her love of horses and always dressed for the occasion. Her go-to riding outfit? Her Majesty often teamed a waterproof with a coordinating headscarf and wellies.
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XCVI. The Queen influenced our wardrobes for 96 years.
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The Queen always favoured yellow - and the shade was a fail-safe in her wardrobe.
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Each of the Queen's outfits was reportedly fitted with a zip in preparation for a quick change.