As many of you know, I do like to check in on Spain’s Queen Letizia, just because I enjoy her fashion game. Letizia’s style isn’t perfect and she’s worn some stuff that’s made me go “???” but overall, I think she’s a great example of a fresh and modern queen. When she wears fussy, dowdy clothes, it’s for a purpose, and usually that purpose is the conservatism of the older institutions around her. When she’s left to her own devices, her natural style seems to be sleek lines, some menswear-inspired pieces, nothing too frilly, nothing immature.
These photos are of Queen L and King Felipe at the National Research Awards in Madrid this week. When I first saw these photos, I thought Letizia’s dress was a full-length knitwear gown and I was like HOW CHIC OMG. But it’s not full-length, it’s tea-length (mid-calf). It is wool knitwear though and it is FANTASTIC. The label is COS. I love the asymmetry of the neckline and I love the sleeves and the lines. It’s true that only a really slender, small-chested woman could pull this off though. Letizia added her own belt (likely Burberry) and a pair of knee-high Steve Madden boots.
Meanwhile, for the second time in the Smallhands administration, Letizia and Felipe will be visiting Washington and the White House. They’re scheduled to make an official state visit to the White House on April 21st. I’m not looking forward to what Donny Smallhands says to or about them. Then again, he’s apparently already met them, so maybe he won’t say sh-t.
And finally, the Spanish royal family released many new portraits of the King and Queen and their two daughters. Letizia wore custom Carolina Herrera for the portraits. This is the best one (you can see the rest at this IG):
Photos courtesy of Instagram, Backgrid.
Yass! I love that whole look, dress, belt, and boots! And she wears it so well!😍
She really is stunning!! I don’t think that there is anything that she has worn that I have not liked, though I don’t follow her closely. But she always seems to be put together from head to toe!! And the dress, boots and belt are fabulous!! I love that style of belt!!
Yes, head to toe gorgeous. Not goth at all, just sleek and beautiful.
The pink dress on the other hand . . . Why??!!
What pink dress? All I noticed was the tiara!
I know,the pink dress….
I can’t decide if I think she should have done a darker color due to what her husband is wearing and the warm hues of the decor,or would she have blended too much if she *matched*.
I like?(somehow)the dress for its power,but the color is off,or is it perfect because you totally see her..I can’t quite figure it out.
Queen Letizia is such a Virgo queen. I love her clothes and how sleek and tailored they are.
The pink dress isn’t great, but it is a rewear and I appreciate that aspect of it. I wish she’d worn one of her gorgeous red dresses, though.
She is fabulous, I’m a Letizia stan and am always happy to see posts about her.
Love the look, love her style. I even like official portrait dress — but Herrera is such a great designer. A good choice for the portrait. I like how all her royal bits and bobs are on the sash. I always find all those ribbons and medals stuck all over the women of the British royal family so fussy and old fashioned looking.
Agree. She looks like a slinky black cat! If I could look like that, I would do it every day.
I have been in that store in Budapest soooo many times and everything always looks good on the hanger and its utterly unwearable as soon as I try it on. it’s SUCH a deceptive shop and it kills me every time! this looks good on her for sure. If I tried it on it would be another story.
I find it’s the opposite – looks terrible on the hanger and so much better on me. Which is it’s own problem – how can I decide what to try on?
Same, @Ponytail, I’ve had some serious surprises there and recently just spent a sh*tload of money there for work events I have later next month.
It bugs me that it’s owned by H&M though and that it is not concerned about sustainability at all. I buy few clothes and don’t have time to investigate and go to the shops which makes buying sustainable really difficult. (I do however own a fab coat that cost me £10 at a second-hand boutique but it takes a lot of time, dedication and luck to find stuff).
I can’t fully decide on the black dress. I think it’s mostly good… but the belt gives me like 2006 vibes. And I’m not sure how I feel about the boots with it. But I also don’t know what I’d do to make it work better in my eyes, so there’s that. I think I love the idea of it, but would just tweak a little bit.
But that pink gown? Ouf. It’s like an amped up Pepto Bismol pink.
Same… first glance, and WOW…LOVE it! But I don’t think the neck is asymmetric; if you look how the sleeves hang, one arm is longer than the other, so it looks as if it’s been pulled to “look” asymmetrical (or both sleeves would end at the same place on her wrists, no?). Still… I REALLY like it. I love all black, head to toe, and wear it frequently.
The official portrait, in the pink gown… They are SUCH a gorgeous couple, and while that color would look like crap on a lot of people, she wears it well. Personally, I wish she could go w/out the sash, as it melds into the lacework on the front of the dress. If she had to wear this particular sash, I would’ve gone w/another dress that didn’t have the busywork competing with it.
Going back and looking again, perhaps that’s the reason WHY she’s wearing this dress w/that sash: it’s tending to *blend* into the dress so that it *doesn’t* stand out, and you *can* focus on HER. Interesting….
Still… both are SUCH a gorgeous couple! (And the pics of their daughters are beautiful!)
Yeah, I’m here for the all black, for sure haha. I love me a sharp, black number, and I think that’s why I’m initially like OUUUU. And I agree about the asymmetrical stuff – it’s a little off looking, and I suspect that’s what’s throwing it off for me. She’s a stunner though – they’re a good looking couple, and they look well suited for each over, if that makes sense? Like they seem to be a matched pair in a way that not all couples pull off.
She went with a floral theme, as most royal ladies did, because it was the ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne. This pink number was better than the other floral one she wore. Maxima re-wore a big flower hat she’d had in her closet since one of her daughter’s christenings.
It’s funny, because the more I look at the pink the less I dislike it. I think it’s more the combo of the embroidery WITH the color than anything else. Like – it’s a cool bold pink. But the embroidery kind of makes it looks a bit weird to me- maybe a bit too jarring? If the color of the embroidery, or the dress, had been different, I think I’d like it more. Or maybe a slightly different fabric? I’m not 100% sure what it is. But it’s like the black outfit – I feel like some minor tweaks would have been all I needed to fully get on board.
I actually have a hoodie that’s not TOO far off from that shade, it’s relatively bright, but it’s a weirdly flattering color on me, and I’m basically just a bit more fair than she is (similar neutral coloring, just lighter), and my hair is a hint lighter. So I can see why she was drawn to it.
She has a jacket this same shade, worn with black leather pants that had Spanish fashion pages loving her. She’s worn that jacket a few times since, and has a few day dresses in the same shade.
I think those belts are back or something, I just bought one from Zara for blazers LOL
She’s the only royal closet I would want to play in…and possibly Sofia’s
It’s not fair to have an on point shoe game AND an attractive royal husband (there are so few)
I can’t include Meghan in this, because our buying tastes aligned before she was dating Harry (shout out to Target and H&M clearance)
I love CP Mary’s style. It is very close to my own.
She is stunning and has a beautiful petite figure!!!!!
She looks FANTASTIC!!! that dress is IT!!!
More Queen Letizia fashion, less Kate, Duchess of Cambridge. Letizia knows how to wear clothes—she has great style and if she has a stylist, Kate needs to hire her ASAP.
Agree!
Agreed. I almost never like what Kate wears, but Letizia has real style and elegance. I don’t love the pink gown, but she’s even pulling that off, especially since that tiara is pure fire!
Agree. I really like her poise and style, and I love the fact that she’s good at combining high-low pieces into her wardrobe as she’s done here with the Steve Madden boots and designer belt. Very chic and tasteful.
What color are her eyes? They usually look light brown/hazel to me, but in the portrait they look blue almost? I think she looks much more youthful and fresh in the black outfit with hair down than in the official portrait. Something about the hair up with the tiara just makes women look older than they are. Maybe it’s because I’m so used to seeing the British Queen or duchess of Cornwall in those extra big and tall tiaras.
They’re hazel/green with a rim of rust around the pupil. One of their daughters inherited the same eyes.
COS is a great minimalistic brand and affordable too. I love her style. To me she is the most stylish royal lady. Have to say I am surprised with offical photo dress, but it’s just not my taste.
I love this look – COS is a great brand but it doesn’t suit everyone, you wouldn’t know with the quality they were owned by H&M.
Plus King Felipe is hawt!!
OMG I love COS, they have amazing stuff, you guys should check the swimwear, the quality is great. They have like 3 stores in Madrid, but not many people know about them 🤷♀️
She has a modern style and an inner confidence that no other royal woman can match.
Beautiful woman
As usual Queen Letizia looks amazing. I always hoped that Duchess Meghan would follow her style lead a bit more. They’re both beautiful and petite with great posture.
Letizia is very petite, lean, small chested, and Meghan is petite, short-waisted, long legged, and since Archie, more full chested. Letizia and Meghan would not look the same in the same styles (ie: whereas Leti has a slim waist, Meg is boxy midsection; both look very different in skirts with blouses tucked in).
But yes, both have amazing posture and a natural grace, and loads of charisma!
Letizia is not small chested. Go back and look at her red gown for the Danish royal wedding. She was said to be so embarrassed by the focus on her curves, she deliberately dressed down in boxy jackets for a few years.
The makeup is 100% on point but the look is a little Morticia…?
Oooh that dress is gorgeous!
I need that outfit for a court appearance next month.
If someone finds a link to the dress and can drop the link in the comments I’d be really grateful. I’m graduating soon and would love to wear this dress!
https://www.cosstores.com/en_usd/women/womenswear/dresses/product.panelled-asymmetric-dress-black.0834248001.html
I don’t trust my eyes totally but this is the right brand and closest to the style among the options.
So it is asymmetrical. I thought my eyes were messing with me with those sleeves and it looks like that is by design.
Wow, she looks fantastic. Sleek, sophisticated, chic – she nailed it. I like her fashion because even if she misses sometimes, she’s interesting and keeps you on your toes in terms of what she’s going to wear.
Did you see her Valentine’s Day outfit from their Doñana National Park event? White silk menswear-inspired shirt, white jeans, camel cowboy boots. Looked amazing.
I just looked it up! Agree that it looked amazing, and perfect for the event.
She and Felipe looked so good! And I even loved her polka dot dress she wore that too. Somehow she makes polka dots look fresh and not twee.
She is stunning.
I am short and curvy and wear dresses like this allllll the time….& I think I look great! But hey what do I know.
Letizia is a style icon royally speaking. But she has the same harsh, anorexic look as Kate to me….they both would look better with 10 extra lbs.
Curious as to why she wears a crown and he doesn’t… anybody know?
I don’t know the official reason but it really completes her silhouette. We should all war crowns. I want one to wear when I fold the laundry. Which I need to get back to. Sigh.
Overall I love it. I’m not a huge tall boots-with-a-low-hem person and that’s the only thing I’m not here for.
Also that pink dress looks a lot like my daughter’s pink tea length dress with lace appliqués that I picked up for $7 at a children’s consignment store 😂😍
Oh I love the boots and longer hem look. It’s so modern and chic.
@VV maybe it’s because I’m short with long legs and it doesn’t work for me. I’m quite petite. I don’t know though. For me I don’t get it. Even Kate who is all tall and willowy, I don’t care for it myself. Then again I take some time to warm up to trends. I hated high waist and crop tops for years and now that I’m used to seeing it I think it’s a great look. 😂
Love the entire look. I live in sweater dresses and boots during the winter so this look is definitely my aesthetic.
I love this outfit so much! So chic. And I really like her style in general. She’s definitely one of my favorite royals style wise.
To be honest she has always looked better than the two British ‘fashion icons’ who wear versions of the same outfit for every single outing and she has always known to blend the conventional formal look with statement pieces for fresh, originals looks. Kudos to her!
Love, love!! The black outfit is sleek and perfect, but that pink gown says QUEEN!
Love it so much, Letizia has fantastic style. I love the big tiara too.
Please cover more of the European royals. It adds a nice comparison to the BRF. And a breath of fresh air too!!!
Queen Margrethe II’s 80th birthday comes up in april – and she loves to party. There are several gala events planned, and Daisy always brings the bling + there will be other European royals and they will bring the bling as well.
I’m looking forward to it. I hope she designs herself a new gown for the big gala.
She usually gets a new gala gown for the big landmark events, even though she tends to re-wear her ball gowns a LOT. There was a time when I despaired that she’d never retire that chartreuse silk monstrosity that she wore throughout the 1990s.
Have to 100% agree. For a long time I have thought Letizia was the best dressed royal across the board and Kate (and Megan – who also does not have great fashion, IMO) could take a few lessons from her.
Love Letizia! She looks so good in that black number. Sleek and chic. As for the pink gown, the color is daunting, but she pulls it off. Amazing!
She is always stunning and King Felipe is HOT!!!
LOVE the black dress. It’s so sleek and the asymmetrical neckline adds interest. I don’t think the pink dress is that bad; perhaps it would’ve been better if it were red to match Felipe a bit more, but it’s still an interesting look.
The black dress is amazing. Very sleek and chic. The pink dress looks like a prom dress and she looks like she was just crowned prom queen.
I love the entire look. Agree with all above who say she is best dressed royal.
I read somewhere else that the pink dress is a re-wear so I’m for it.
She looks amazing. Letizia is always so chic and well put together. I love seeing pics of her and King Felipe — he is SO dashing and handsome and TALLLLLL! They are such a fabulous looking couple and so modern looking too!
She has always been m favorite Royal safari as looks and elegance.
An important detail of Letizia’s style game is her impeccable posture. She wears great clothes, but standing up straight really brings it home. Take notice, Kate!
Letizia owes that posture to years of ballet training, 3X a week when she was younger.
I am a huge fan of Queen Letizia’s style because she actually has fun with fashion and loves to take risks. I love her modern point of view. In my humble opinion, Queen L and the Countess of Wessex have an incredibly similar point of view. They wear their clothing as opposed to their clothing wearing them. Duchess Meghan has a modern point of view too and I was hopeful that we would have seen more of her style progression over the coming years. *sigh*
Style Queen👑
I like the black dress but not the formal portrait look. I’m getting beauty pageant vibes from that ginormous tiara and that fusty pink gown. Not into it at all.
Oh I adore this look! She often looks so brittle and bony but this all black outfit really flatters her! Black and red are her best colours imo.
Awful look in the pink dress though, yikes.
She looks as thin as Kate
Letizia is naturally this tiny, while Kate is unnaturally thin for her frame. All the women in Letizia’s family have the same build.
She can make anything look classy , she doesn ‘t need high fashion clothing for that. I cannot help but remember what in a hurry Meghan was to wear the most expensive clothing available and still look a bit over average, and often like those clothes did not fit her. It’s weird. Also I remember how good Kate looked in their last state visit in middle east. Mature and classy.While in England her look is always doily, like her mother still dresses her. What I want to say I guess is that clothes don’t seem to matter that much, it’s the attitude and what’s in one’s mind. Letizia sure feels like a queen.
I love it all, she wears clothes so well. That pink dress would look atrocious on most and it’s show stopping.
The Fleur de Lys Tiara that she wears in the official portrait is an impressive piece but she is just too petite for such a massive tiara. Not to mention that this is a Belle Epoque tiara, made in a period when women had a LOT of hair, often arranged like a pillow on top of the head. The big Belle Epoque tiaras were made for such massive “pillow” hair – and thus they can often seem too large for a more sleek modern hair style. Factor in Leti’s petite frame and she’s just overpowered by that tiara. This is pretty much the only time that I’ve seen the tiara wearing Leti and not the other way round.
I prefer her in the shell, floral, or Prussian. Her anniversary tiara, with the pearls stuck on top, is not great. I’m happy she doesn’t wear it frequently.
+1, and thanks to you and Nota for educating me on the details
My verdict? Looks great.
She’s a gorgeous woman with an interesting sense of fashion. I hope to see her covered here as often as possible just so I can see what she’s wearing. I do get reminded of Caitlyn Jenner when I see her, though. There’s a superficial resemblance with the hair I guess. It’s not a bad thing in my opinion and not intended as a slight. It’s just an observation.
I love the black dress. It’s bold and sleek. I suppose I’m not hard to please after seeing pictures of Bea and Eugenie and Kate and her endless buttons and bows.
The pink is epic. It’s like she’s doing an inside joke take on Princess Barbie. I love it! You go, girl!
This looks amazing and reminds me Angelina Jolie’s style.
As usual, Letizia looks fabulous. She knows how to dress her figure. Granted, her figure is lovely and probably easy to dress, but her proportions are always spot-on. The best parts are her attention to detail and some unique twist/feature (even if it’s tiny). Plus, she’s got great shoe game!
She is regal yet has a subtle sex appeal, which makes her very attractive.
[*A Virgo queen for sure.*]
LOOOOOOOVE.
(Angelina is jealous.)
So gorgeous!! I’d take gossips or fashion news about her over any British royal any day!
Letizia is my absolute favorite royal laday. She runs circles around others. Please cover her more, she is awesome.