Queen Elizabeth lives by these 5 royal fashion rules – from the exact height of her heels to a new umbrella for every outfit
Now 94 years old, Queen Elizabeth is the queen of consistency when it comes to fashion choices – always dressed impeccably, she has exacting standards when it comes to handbags, heels – and umbrellas!
As one of the world’s most instantly recognisable women, one would expect that Queen Elizabeth’s fashion choices would be all about royal customs and tradition. However, people around her – from her dresser and designer to family members – have revealed the real reasons behind her sartorial choices.
Here are five fun facts we’ve learned about the queen’s wardrobe.
She has an umbrella to match every outfit
Queen Elizabeth’s favourite brolly is called the Birdcage, from British brand Fulton, which has a royal warrant that certifies its regular provision of umbrellas to the queen.
These are dome-shaped and transparent with a thinner lining than regular Fulton umbrellas, so the queen remains seen. According to Hello! magazine, each season her stylist requests bespoke umbrellas to match the queen’s wardrobe.
She owns over 200 Launer handbags
Queen Elizabeth is a thrifty woman: she reuses her handbags at significant events over and over, even recycling the bags by having the fittings replaced instead of buying new ones.