If your royal style inspiration is limited to Kate Middleton, girl, you’ve got to expand your horizons. Don’t get us wrong, Kate’s sophisticated looks provide countless outfit ideas we consider on the regular, but there are plenty of queens and princesses up to par — Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden included.
Not only is the duchess expected to inherit the throne, but she’s got a vibrant wardrobe that will help her make power moves. Jaw-dropping brooches and jewels, over-the-top tiaras, and glamorous gowns covered in sequins are all go-tos for Victoria, and her maternity style was just as regal. But sans baby bump, we expect the crown princess to take even more style risks. Just wait until you see her Pär Engsheden-designed wedding gown! Read on to see the 44 reasons this Swedish duchess, who happens to favor purple, is a fashion icon in her own right. We recommend you start following her, stat.
1. She Shines Bright in Yellow
2. She Accessorizes With Her Badges of Honor Flawlessly
3. Princess Victoria Can Pull Off a Lime Green Gown
4. She’s Worked a True Blue Jumpsuit — With a Cape
5. Her Wedding Gown Is One of the Most Gorgeous Designs We’ve Ever Seen
6. She Plays up Her Sparkly Cocktail Numbers With Hoop Earrings
7. She Can Work a Sophisticated Black and White Look
8. Princess Victoria Always Experiments With Texture
9. She Belted a Snakeskin Dress — and Wore Matching Pumps
10. A One-Shoulder Gown With Floral Appliqué Fits Her Like a Glove