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Much has been made of the royal family and their sartorial choices, especially since a new generation of dukes and duchesses have taken the spotlight. But Queen Elizabeth II was making headlines for her mixed prints and colour-blocking way before they were around.
In recent years, we became accustomed to seeing the monarch in colour coordinating suits and elaborate hats. Perhaps you heard that she employed someone to wear in her shoes, or that she wore a lot of blue.
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In later life, the monarch was no less fashion-forward than she was during some of her earlier, less expected moments. Like, a statement coat at nine-years-old or the many flower crowns she’s worn over the years.
Check out these vintage photos of the Queen’s style below for a true sense of the late monarch’s style.
Ruffled skirt? Check!
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1928
The blanket scarf trend at an early age
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1930
She had the whole "mum and me" thing down
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Circa late 1930s.
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Knowing the value of a statement coat
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Circa 1935
And, for that matter, a statement shoulder
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Circa 1935
"Bigger is better" when it came to collars
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1937
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And she nailed the equestrian trend
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1942
She was never afraid to play with prints
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Lisa Sheridan via Getty Images
1940
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Lisa Sheridan via Getty Images
1944
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1955
She appreciated the power of a red lip
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1946
She was far from a traditional bride
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1947
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And was not above repeating a statement piece.
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1951
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1954
She really had the best jewels
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1953
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1953
Sheerly elegant.
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1954
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1969
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The power of a floral headpiece
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1961
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1968
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1980
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... and turbans
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1975
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1977
A little rain never got in the way of her style
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1953
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Or a little sun, either
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1977
Her headscarf game was on point
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1972
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1972
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The Queen knew about colour matching...
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1980
... And more of those patterns, too
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1977
She knew the world was her mirror
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1985
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And was an ombré master
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1977
And when she smiled (which wasn't always), she really smiled
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2016
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2017
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2018
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2019