Princess Eugenie leaned into a soft structure and a familiar footwear favorite on day four of Royal Ascot 2025, stepping out in a high-waisted ivory skirt and a sculptural, coffee-toned crop top.
The ensemble, which adhered to the Royal Enclosure’s dress code thanks to its modest cut and full coverage, was topped off with a wide-brimmed white hat — a subtle nod to the formal flourishes often seen throughout the weeklong event.
On her feet, the royal wore Aquazzura’s Bow-tie pump 85 in nude suede, a style she’s returned to multiple times for high-profile occasions. Made in Italy, the pump features a pointed toe, side cutouts and a delicate bow at the heel. The midheight stiletto adds polish without compromising comfort — a likely reason for its repeat appearances in Eugenie’s wardrobe.
She was first spotted in the same silhouette exactly one year ago, during Royal Ascot 2024, where she styled the nude Aquazzuras with an ivory Gabriela Hearst knit dress and a tassel-accented pink hat by Emily London. Two weeks prior, she had worn a different Aquazzura pump — also nude, also pointed — to the Duke of Westminster’s wedding in Chester, pairing the shoe with a pleated olive green Joseph dress and a pillbox veil. Both looks followed the same quiet pattern: a neutral palette, a sleek heel and one architectural element, whether a hat or handbag, to anchor the ensemble.
The Aquazzura Bow-tie pump 85 in beige, as seen on Princess Eugenie.
Eugenie kept the rest of her look understated. She carried her go-to M2 Malletier Amor Fati handbag, a geometric top-handle style she’s worn on multiple occasions. With its gold bar handle and angular silhouette, the bag added an architectural note to the soft tailoring of the outfit. She previously brought the same bag to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and Royal Ascot 2022.
Held annually at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, Royal Ascot is one of the most tradition-bound events on the British royal calendar. The five-day event pairs championship horse racing with formal attire, and often serves as a barometer for each royal’s evolving personal style.