{"id":119,"date":"2026-02-08T23:42:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T23:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/be\/119\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T23:42:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T23:42:10","slug":"queen-mathilde-of-belgium-takes-surprise-fashion-risk-during-sensitive-outing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/be\/119\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen Mathilde of Belgium takes surprise fashion risk during sensitive outing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Queen Mathilde of Belgium<\/a> is one of the more low-key, quietly stylish European royal ladies<\/a>, who often opts for a more traditionally glamorous or couture look, often from her go-to house Natan or other heritage houses such as Dior<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, she does occasionally surprise us with a more daring look, and her outfit from her most recent royal engagement could have been a slightly risky one, but the 53-year-old’s styling choices manage to emerge as thoughtful and professional, while still being rather fashion forward.<\/p>\n

\"Queen\u00a9 Photonews via Getty ImagesQueen Mathilde of Belgium visits the Sexual Violence Support Centre (CPVS) in Lodelinsart<\/p>\n

On Friday, 6 February, she paid a visit to the Sexual Violence Support Centre (CPVS) in Lodelinsart, where she was given a tour of the facilities and shown how victims fo sexual violence are provided with support.<\/p>\n

The Belgian Queen<\/a> opted for a bold red leather-style top that resembled a blazer, and featured a twisted front style rather than a traditional closure. According to royal style blogger @royalfashionpolice<\/a> on Instagram, it’s a vegan leather top from Natan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Though it’s a rather untraditional choice for a poignant outing, the blazer-like structure and silhouette of the leather top, combined with the choice of a vegan leather, makes it a little tamer than a traditional leather choice.<\/p>\n

\"Queen\u00a9 Photonews via Getty ImagesQueen Mathilde of Belgium visits the Sexual Violence Support Centre (CPVS) in Lodelinsart<\/p>\n

Her combination of the top with a pair of relaxed grey single-pleat trousers kept the look suit-like and professional-looking, and not at all out of place in her regular wardrobe for royal engagements.<\/p>\n

The symbolism of Queen Mathilde’s outfit<\/p>\n

Marina Thomas<\/a>, a colour expert, personal stylist and fashion commentator, previously spoke exclusively to HELLO! about the significance of royals wearing red, explaining how it symbolises “courage, willpower and sacrifice”.<\/p>\n

“This symbolism dates back to the Spartans, Persians, and later the Romans, who all wore scarlet in battle,” she continued. “Wearing red certainly portrays confidence and a willingness to be seen and noticed,” adding that it is also “strongly associated with love, as well as with protection.”<\/p>\n

Given the sensitive nature of Queen Mathilde’s outing, this combination of regal confidence and symbols of love and protection makes the perfect image to send out as a modern royal, especially during an engagement supporting victims of sexual violence.<\/p>\n