Royal steps out in ruffled elegance for special occasion
Princess Beatrice brought her signature understated glamor to the opening of
First Abu Dhabi Bank’s new London branch earlier this month. The eldest
daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York made a rare public appearance in an
all-white ensemble that blended regal elegance with relaxed summer charm.
For the occasion, she wore ME + EM’s Silk-Blend Swirling Leaf Print Midi Tea
Dress, a design originally priced at £350 but now on sale in the UK for £175
(around $416.50). The dress featured a sheer crochet panel at the neckline,
delicate capped sleeves, and a ruffled front, all tied together with a soft
leaf motif and a flattering cinched waist.
Beatrice layered the romantic midi with Zara’s Ling Double-Breasted Blazer and
completed the look with Nicholas Kirkwood’s snakeskin cap-toe black suede
pumps, adding just the right amount of structure and sophistication.
Celebrity fashion stylist Angela Kyte praised the outfit, calling it “the
perfect balance between regal polish and soft femininity.” She noted that the
tailored blazer brought a formal edge, while the cream-and-black floral dress
softened the look with vintage charm—ideal for an engagement of this kind.
