Why the Queen’s signature style was so iconic, according to fashion experts

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Her Majesty was known for eye-catching colours and classic accessories. By Katie Wright. During a reign that spanned eight decades, Queen Elizabeth II was pictured in thousands of outfits, from casual, off-duty ensembles to glamorous ballgowns and glittering tiaras.

Her Majesty, who has died at the age of 96, was primarily known for one unmistakable look, featuring a brightly-coloured coatdress, a prim hat, sensible shoes and her trusty top-handle handbag.

But how did the monarch’s fashion become so iconic? Here, experts talk through the elements that made up the Queen’s signature style… The colours “The Queen wore her signature bright coloured coats, such as sunshine yellow, poppy red, fuschia and her favourite cornflower blue, for a practical reason – so that she could always be spotted in a crowd,” says Caroline Young, fashion writer and author of The Colour Of Fashion. “She humorously once commented that she could never wear beige, as no one would be able to see her.These bright colours were also the antithesis of a sometimes staid reputation, and injected warmth into her appearances.” Her Majesty also tailored her choices to the occasion, being mindful of the meaning behind certain colours.

Young explains: “For her historic state visit to Ireland [in 2011], the first since 1911, she chose emerald green. On her 1961 state visit to India and Pakistan she wore an ivory and green duchess satin gown for a dinner in Lahore, to represent Pakistan’s national colours.” The coats To further enhance her visibility at public appearances, the Queen generally preferred block colours rather than prints.