44 Reasons Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden Is the Royal Glamazon You Need to Follow
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.
She Shines Bright in Yellow
She Accessorizes With Her Badges of Honor Flawlessly
Princess Victoria Can Pull Off a Lime Green Gown
With lacy cap sleeves, mind you.
She's Worked a True Blue Jumpsuit — With a Cape
Her Wedding Gown Is One of the Most Gorgeous Designs We've Ever Seen
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.
She Plays up Her Sparkly Cocktail Numbers With Hoop Earrings
It never looks cheesy.
She Can Work a Sophisticated Black and White Look
Princess Victoria gives Charlotte York a run for her money!
Princess Victoria Always Experiments With Texture
Her Family Is Just as Stylish as She Is
She married Daniel Westling in 2010 and gave birth to Princess Estelle, Duchess of Östergötland, two years later.
Princess Victoria Can Make a Peach Monochrome Outfit Appear Modern
No Shade of Orange Is Too Bright or Bold For Her
She Works a Sexy Red Gown and Makes It Feel Modest
She Belted a Snakeskin Dress — and Wore Matching Pumps
A little bit '90s, every bit brilliant.
Princess Victoria Colorblocks With Just 1 Design
Swoon over the way her crown complements the detail at her waist.
Sequined Dresses Are Her Favorite
When You Can Channel Princess Ariel, Why Wouldn't They Be?
No Necklace Is Too Chunky
She Pulled Off This Unexpected Plum Gown With Ease
She Repeats Standout Coats
. . . Because When You Own Impeccably Designed Neutrals, They Deserve Another Look
Princess Victoria Has a Casual Off-Duty Look
She Wears Oversize, Intricately Designed Hats Like It Ain't No Thang
If You Were Wondering What Type of Coat Goes Over a Glam Gown, She Has the Answer
A furry, three-quarter-sleeved topper, of course.
Purple Is Princess Victoria's Power Color — and She Wears It Often
When Princess Estelle Rocked a Bow, the Duchess Complemented Her Look With a Floral Headpiece
She Dresses to Fit Her Surroundings
And Isn't Afraid to Try Out Multiple New Silhouettes at Once
That hat! That square satchel! Those kitten heels!
She Knows Just Which Dresses to Wear With Tights and Booties
A One-Shoulder Gown With Floral Appliqué Fits Her Like a Glove
Princess Victoria Makes a Pastel Purple Headband Look Regal
Print Mixing? It's Handled
She Loves a Strappy Shoe
Especially when it parallels the print on her skirt.
Darn Right, She'll Rock a Sheer Pencil Skirt
But she smartly attracts eyes upward with a jeweled bib necklace.
Victoria Knows How to Sit Pretty in a Ball Gown
Her Fascinators Are Simply Beautiful
The Crown Princess Isn't Afraid of a Graphic Print
Whoever said they were too flashy was seriously bugging.
Her Chandelier Earrings Earn Her Major Style Points
She Makes a Sash Blend In With an Off-the-Shoulder Chiffon Dress
Princess Victoria Glows in Metallics
She Looks Lovely in Ballet Flats
She's Even Tried Out the Top-Button Cardigan Trick
And it worked.
Princess Victoria Is Pregnant! And Her Maternity Style Is Bolder and Better Than Ever Before
She Can Work That Classic Royal Silhouette — a Structured Knee-Length Dress
Princess Victoria Knows Exactly What Outfits Work For Her
. . . And we fall even deeper in love with her style each time she steps out!