Royal steps out in ruffled elegance for special occasion
Princess Beatrice brought her signature understated glamor to the opening of First Abu Dhabi Bank's new London branch earlier this month. The eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York made a rare public appearance in an all-white ensemble that blended regal elegance with relaxed summer charm.
For the occasion, she wore ME + EM’s Silk-Blend Swirling Leaf Print Midi Tea Dress, a design originally priced at £350 but now on sale in the UK for £175 (around $416.50). The dress featured a sheer crochet panel at the neckline, delicate capped sleeves, and a ruffled front, all tied together with a soft leaf motif and a flattering cinched waist.
Beatrice layered the romantic midi with Zara's Ling Double-Breasted Blazer and completed the look with Nicholas Kirkwood's snakeskin cap-toe black suede pumps, adding just the right amount of structure and sophistication.
Celebrity fashion stylist Angela Kyte praised the outfit, calling it “the perfect balance between regal polish and soft femininity.” She noted that the tailored blazer brought a formal edge, while the cream-and-black floral dress softened the look with vintage charm—ideal for an engagement of this kind.
