On Friday, Queen Letizia of Spain had a true Audrey Hepburn moment as she stepped out in the most decadent gown to attend the Princess of Asturias Awards 2022. The 50-year-old is renowned for donning ever-youthful and often boundary-pushing garments for a royal, yet this look proves she can also serve up a classic look.
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For the event, Queen Letizia slipped on Carolina Herrera's 'Embellished Chiffon-Panelled Midi Dress,' which featured a two-tone monochrome colour scheme. The ebony body of the midi dress stretched from her chest to below her knees in a delicate wrap formation, letting a pearl-adorned, beaded chiffon neckline panel with short sleeves take centre stage.
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The royal paired the dress, which was first seen during the designer's Autumn/Winter 2018 runway collection, with a pair of low-heeled black suede slingbacks and a simple black clutch bag.
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She wore her chocolate tresses tied back into a timeless low bun style and showcased her go-to glamorous makeup blend.
Queen Letizia looked impossibly elegant in the dress
Upon seeing her regal outfit, the royal's fans flocked to social media to share their positive responses to her look. "This dress is a dream. Love the embellished contrast top. So beautiful," one eagerly wrote, while another added: "Such a beautiful dress." A third noted: "Omg she is so perfect," and a fourth agreed, penning: "Stunning, classy Letizia."
The royal's dress boasted the prettiest detailing across the neckline
There's no denying that Queen Letizia prefers an ever-youthful approach to dressing, something that has split fan opinion for quite some time. The Spanish royal recently stepped out to attend a concert ahead of the Princess of Asturias Awards 2022 at the Prince Felipe Auditorium, looking ravishing in a slinky black number.
The Spanish queen never fails to impress with her style
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Queen Letizia served up another age-defying outfit by sporting a figure-hugging black velvet dress by designer Teresa Helbig. The garment featured a sporty racer neck, metallic honeycomb-style embellishment and a midnight hue.
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