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.
The off-the-shoulder dress was created by Swedish designer Pär Engsheden.
Seriously, it looked gorgeous from every angle. Just check out that 16-foot train!
Her veil dates back to 1932, and she wore the Cameo Tiara, a regal-looking design also worn by her mother.
Princess Victoria gives Charlotte York a run for her money!
She married Daniel Westling in 2010 and gave birth to Princess Estelle, Duchess of Östergötland, two years later.
Swoon over the way her crown complements the detail at her waist.
A furry, three-quarter-sleeved topper, of course.
That hat! That square satchel! Those kitten heels!
But she smartly attracts eyes upward with a jeweled bib necklace.
Whoever said they were too flashy was seriously bugging.
. . . And we fall even deeper in love with her style each time she steps out!