{"id":28600,"date":"2025-04-17T22:10:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T22:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/28600\/"},"modified":"2025-04-17T22:10:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T22:10:23","slug":"sophie-duchess-of-edinburgh-shows-why-we-should-wear-helens-mirrens-favourite-shade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/28600\/","title":{"rendered":"Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh shows why we should wear Helen’s Mirren’s favourite shade"},"content":{"rendered":"

While royal blue may be a shade traditionally associated with monarchy, the Duchess of Edinburgh<\/a> has proved that a softer version of the colour is more wearable, flattering and perfect for spring. And she’s not alone, as Dame Helen Mirren has long been a fan of the soft blue tones which have become Sophie’s go-to choice. <\/p>\n

At a recent parade at Sandhurst, The Duchess wore a powder blue coat dress by Emilia Wickstead<\/a> – a favourite designer of the royals – with a netted, asymmetric hat and court shoes heels in the same shade. <\/p>\n

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“The Duchess is tapping into what I like to call the ‘fondant fancy<\/a>‘ trend of this year. Think butter yellow, pistachio green, powder blue and blush pink, just like the cakes,” says GH’s junior fashion editor, Corin Ripley. “Just because blue is a pastel shade, doesn\u2019t mean it can\u2019t be striking. Powder blue dresses are the freshest variation of this trend, no matter your skin tone.”<\/p>\n

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The Duchess also chose the colour for a UN meeting, wearing a tailored jacket in pastel blue. <\/p>\n

The shade is already a favourite with Hollywood legend Dame Helen Mirren, who memorably attended the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in head to toe powder blue, even streaking various shades through her hair. <\/p>\n

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Dominique Charriau<\/p>\n

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And Queen Camilla also wore a similar shade this weekend (Sunday 13 April) for a service in Balmoral, Scotland alongside The King, giving the colour a further royal stamp of approval. <\/p>\n

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If you’re looking to incorporate a similar colour into your own spring wardrobe, there are plenty of high street options from some of our favourite brands, including Boden and Nobody’s Child:<\/p>\n

Friends Like These Blue Petal Sleeve Midi A Line Belted Dress<\/p>\n

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Blue Linen-blend Starlight Midi Dress<\/p>\n

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Lola Blouson Maxi Dress Ocean Blue<\/p>\n

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Fresh, modern choices for the season ahead.<\/p>\n

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