Summer royal fashion: Queen Letizia's drop-waist dress and sandals win approval for stylish and wearable look
Queen Letizia of Spain recently graced the Atlantida Film Festival in Mallorca with a chic and comfortable summer outfit that has since become a popular fashion trend. The queen wore a midi-length, dropped waist dress by Carolina Herrera, featuring a pleated skirt, belted waist, and a graphic navy print on white. The dress was monochrome and covered with statement polka dots, a bolder print compared to the micro polka dots favored by other royals like the Princess of Wales and Queen Camilla [1][3].
To complement her outfit, Queen Letizia opted for flat black sandals from TKEES, adding to the relaxed feel of her ensemble. These sandals, known as the Gaia, are crafted from responsibly-sourced soft leather and have a deep footbed, rubber sole, and slim asymmetric straps. They also feature a buckle fastening to help keep them secure on the feet, and come in neutral colours, making them easy to style with various tones [1].
The Gaia sandals are a versatile item that can be worn with various outfits, including smart tailored co-ords, jeans, and midi dresses. TOMS offers a similar alternative with leather sandals featuring a flat sole, crossover straps, and a chunky buckle at the ankle. These sandals come in four colours, including black, and would complement a black and white polka dot dress [2].
For those seeking an affordable option, a dropped waist dress with a similar silhouette and a daisy-print design is available. A slightly cropped jacket can be layered over a dropped waist dress to show off the waist detail and make it less challenging to style [1].
A neutral alternative to printed dropped waist dresses is available from M&S, featuring a plain white design. Pairing a dropped waist dress with white trainers can create a more suited-to-a-cooler-British-summer's-day look. Neutral wedge sandals, like those favoured by Pippa Middleton, also work well by balancing comfort and style and enhancing the light, breezy nature of such dresses [2].
To complete the outfit, pointy leather kitten heels in a coordinating color, such as deep blue to match the dress’s print, complement this style elegantly for summer outfits, as seen with Queen Letizia [1]. Other fashionable summer footwear options that pair well with midi and dropped waist dresses include wedges and espadrilles, which add elevation while maintaining a summery vibe.
In summary, the combination of midi-length, dropped waist, pleated skirts, belted waists, with playful prints (polka dots or geometric motifs) for dresses, and pointy kitten heels in coordinating colours, neutral wedges, or espadrilles for footwear, yields a chic, modern, and comfortable summer outfit aligned with current royal-inspired and celebrity trends [1][2][3].
- Queen Letizia's summer outfit, recently showcased at the Atlantida Film Festival, has sparked a fashion trend, featuring a midi-length, dropped waist dress with a pleated skirt and statement polka dots.
- For those seeking a more affordable option, a dropped waist dress with a daisy print design is available, while a neutral alternative can be found at M&S, offering a plain white design.
- To complement a dropped waist dress, flat sandals can be a versatile choice, such as the Gaia sandals from TKEES or leather sandals from TOMS, which come in various colours.
- For a cooler British summer's day, pairing a dropped waist dress with white trainers or neutral wedge sandals can create a comfortable and stylish look.
- To complete the outfit, pointy leather kitten heels in a coordinating color or summery footwear options like wedges and espadrilles can be chosen to add elegance and maintain the summery vibe.
