The Queen often wears bright block colours
It’s been 60 years since Queen Elizabeth came to the throne, and while pearl necklaces, pristine white gloves and plaid skirts have always been synonymous with Her Royal Highness, over recent years Her Majesty has become famous for donning bold, bright, block colours.
Leading Style and Colour Psychologist, Kate Nightingale, and Comfort Brights fabric conditioners have teamed up to take a look at some of The Queen’s most iconic outfits and to assess how her approach to colour has changed over the years.
The Power of Colour
Having admitted earlier this year that she doesn’t like to wear neutral colours as she’s afraid no one would recognise her, The Queen is clearly aware of the power of colour in the role in which she will soon celebrate her 60th anniversary.
Leading Style & Colour Psychologist, Kate Nightingale says: “Colour has always played a powerful role in royal traditions but I think this has become more apparent over the course of her reign, as we can see from her vast array of colourful matching outfits."
A prime example of how the Royal Family uses colour is in paying homage to different host countries during royal visits. In 1961 the Queen’s late dress designer, Norman Hartnell, designed an evening dress for a state dinner in Lahore that combined a flawless white dress with a striking emerald green train, representing the national colours of Pakistan.
Kate continues: “Her Royal Highness has an extremely important role to play and the Royal Family is very aware that one way of flattering a host country during a visit is through the use of fashion and colour.”
Jubilee outfit predictions
There has already been some speculation as to what colour the Queen will choose to wear to capture the attention of the public at the celebration of her Diamond Jubilee. Royal blue? Emerald green? Or perhaps The Queen will opt for something more in line with what the public would choose? Research by Comfort Brights fabric conditioners reveals that the colours featuring most in women’s top three they would be likely to choose to capture attention at a special occasion would be red, purple and blue.
Leading retailer, Debenhams, has noticed a rise in people wanting to achieve the Queen’s look. Lizzie Singleton, Debenhams’ Press Officer says: “HRH has been a style icon throughout her reign and is still responsible for frequent right royal boosts in sales. Back in 2009 trouser suit sales boomed by 40% when the Queen was pictured wearing trousers for the first time in over a decade. Her impeccable, ageless style is admirable and it’s understandable why the public are looking at her for inspiration.”
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