Princess Marie of Denmark Could Teach Kate Middleton a Styling Trick or 2
Princess Marie of Denmark didn't step into the spotlight until 2005, when she began dating Prince Joachim. After becoming his second wife when the pair tied the knot in 2008, Marie began showing off a handful of glamorous dresses. She fully embraced her royal wardrobe but kept things fresh. One of her favorite shades is white, but she opts for two-piece sets, beadwork, or cocktail numbers that feel more like jazzy eveningwear than wedding attire. When it comes to daytime events, Marie's a step ahead — she's been rocking lined blazers, pleats, and velvet for years. Plus, there's no hat too high or headband too dramatic for Marie. Read on to see some of her most graceful fashion moments, from which we've gleaned a styling tip or two.
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Marie Keeps a Lightweight Cream Coat in Rotation All Year Long
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Instead of a Gown, She Wore a White Embroidered Set For a New Year's Reception
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She Pulled Off a Mint Dress With Ease at Princess Sofia's Royal Wedding
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And Turned Up the Glamour With Silver Beadwork For Queen Margrethe's Birthday Dinner at Fredensborg Castle
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Princess Marie Styled Her Midnight-Blue Lace With a Drop Pendant Necklace and Bottega Veneta Clutch
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When on the Slopes, She Keeps Things Understated but Matchy-Matchy
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Breezy, Boho Dresses Are Smartly Paired With Wooden Wedges
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And Pretty Pleats Get Polished With Patent-Leather Shoes
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Princess Marie Opted For a Fresh Style of Ray-Bans Instead of the Classic Wayfarer
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When It Comes to a Pastel Princess Gown, She Chooses the Most Flattering Shape
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She Even Looks Like a Goddess in Light Gray
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But Marie's Wardrobe Isn't For the Faint of Heart — She Takes Her Hot Pink in Satin With a Side of Ruffles
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Marie Knows That Hanging Sunglasses From a Button-Down Is an Effortlessly Cool Move
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Her Christening Dress Was Neutral, Since It Was Her Daughter Princess Athena's Special Day
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Her One-Shoulder Dress Was Appropriately Dazzling and Elegant
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And She Knows That a Sophisticated Suit Doesn't Have to Match
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Princess Marie's Maternity Style Consisted of Breezy Tiered Numbers Like This
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She Lets Peach Play Up a Tan in the Middle of Summer
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And Chose a Coat Equipped With a Makeshift Scarf on a Cooler Day
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She Turned Up the Glamour For a Night Out in a Furry Cocoon Coat
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She Knows That a Periwinkle Clutch Can Make All the Difference
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Princess Marie Was Wearing Luxe-Looking Velvet Back in 2010
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She Knows That a Gathered Chiffon Dress Is Extremely Figure-Flattering
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Marie Plays Up the Embellishments of a Gown With Her Clutch, Coat, and Jewels
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She Turned Heads in This Red Carpet Stunner at a Gala
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This White Silk Design Looked Effortless and Feminine With a Dainty Purse
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She Coordinated a Rose-Covered, Off-the-Shoulder Design With Metallic Sandals
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And Made a Floral Dress Look Like a Skirt With the Addition of a Simple Blazer
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Princess Marie's Lace Cocktail Dress Was Standout, Even in Taupe
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And She's Clearly Got No Problem Combining Silver and Gold
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Princess Marie's Power Color Is a Deep Purple
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Her Hair Accessories Are Eye-Catching, but They Never Look Too Over-the-Top
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She Worked an Exaggerated Top Hat With Ease
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The Detail on Her Peep-Toe Pumps Was Accented by Her Go-To Watch
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She Channeled Her Boho Side in a Caftan and Wide-Leg Jeans
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And Made a Pair of Brown Tights Look Sleek, Not Dull
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Princess Marie Knows That When It Comes to Engagement Rings, Unique Sparklers Are Key
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