Elizabeth II and the unexpected clothes and accessories that defined British style forever

Talking about

,

into the shaker ,

and you've got the late monarch's wild-card look.

And it is logical that she had this predefined formula for several reasons: the first, that it allowed her to follow certain maxims of discretion when it comes to fashion (she was never a great lover of trends);

the second, that he

her protocol, which matches the education she received and the role she had to play from a young age.

The latter, of course, is the

offered to the public, who found in it a constant.

.

Those values ​​sound right?

Well, the point is that they are the ones that she applied throughout her life and the ones that have made

that have not only defined her, but also

if you prefer.

Talking about these garments now acquires relevance not only because of current news, but also because of the designers' proposals on the catwalks: the

made a triumphant return with cardigans and pleated skirts... and Scottish plaid.

Yes, the same ones that Elizabeth II loved and that she used whenever she could in her happy place,

.

's autumn-winter 2022/2023 collection ,

a brand that managed to contact the Queen's fabric suppliers to include checkered pieces in green, white and black.

Fausto Puglisi will no longer be able to fulfill his dream of dressing Elizabeth II, but at least he can say that his inspiration was more than present in the last work he did for the house.

He is not the only fashion creator who has been

since over the years, he has been giving away apparently casual outfits that, however, have had a

So much so that it is possible to break it down into several very specific pieces.

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The printed headscarf

It is impossible not to start with this accessory: it is one of the most

and

of Elizabeth II, who wore it practically every time she stepped foot in

and went for a walk in nature.

The images of the Queen with them number in the hundreds of thousands, which makes it possible to detect that she had a favorite pattern: small scarves with a light background with prints in soft colors or in shades of green (which sometimes completely dyed the 'carré' , eliminating the white background) that he knotted under his chin to protect his hair.

.

And if you doubt it, the next time you see someone in street style with a scarf like this, you will see it.

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The square bag

It is

.

She is not the only one responsible for this association, since she was a very common model among the most restrained women on an aesthetic level (or belonging to wealthy classes) during part of the 20th century.

But if there is someone who has worn them without ceasing and who has made them her own, it has been Elizabeth II.

The profile used to be

and the

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The Barbour Coat

The queen used a very specific kind of coat for some time until her last days, although it stands out especially in recent years: the

.

if you prefer not to stick to one brand.

In other words, that

with a small tailored collar and, in this case, invisible buttons.

She used to combine it with the aforementioned scarves and another of her essential accessories in her Balmoral style: wellies.

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The kilt and the wellies

Are here.

This image is from

, but it's a look she could have worn last week (in fact,

).

The

could vary in color, but the length of the skirt was always respected, as was the

, two non-negotiable coordinates every time she traveled to

.

Although the secrecy surrounding the Queen's clothes and beauty is almost absolute, it is known that she had

that she often turned to from the Royal House.

The way of combining the skirt was relatively varied and the same could opt for something a little more formal within the 'casual' context or for something more relaxed, such as a

.

But when he was hiking outside,

were his best companion.

It was not a display of trend, but

although now some content creators walk them on dry asphalt.

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The wool blazer

This is perhaps one of the

: a

that can be either plain or have a small pattern, such as that created by the Prince of Wales fabric, or a crow's foot.

Reminiscences of the fashion of another era, in which this type of jacket was considered the sport garment for walks or horseback rides, as seen by the Queen in

.

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the colored coat

It did not matter if it was closer to neon, like this pink, or on the contrary it softened until it reached pastel tones, very common in Elizabeth II's wardrobe in her last years: the important thing is that in practically all her public appearances , the queen wore

(especially to reveal the gloves) that always, always

Her brooch and pearl necklace were also not missing.

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