I've covered royal fashion for a decade now, so you can bet I've noticed some recurring themes when it comes to the outfits royals wear. While everyone has a unique interpretation of royal dress codes, there are still a handful of rules all royals seem to abide by, whether on purpose or not.
For starters, royals avoid wearing denim cutoffs, as the laidback staple is typically too casual for them to be photographed in. Instead, the Princess of Wales and the Queen of Spain both opt for tailored shorts, which are still relaxed but slightly more elevated than denim shorts. Scroll down to see four things royals don't wear and what they wear instead.
Never Wear: Denim Cutoffs
Replace With: Tailored Shorts
Shop Tailored Shorts
Never Wear: Crossbody Bags
Replace With: Shoulder Bags
Shop Shoulder Bags
Never Wear: Open-Toed Sandals
Replace With: Flat Espadrilles
Shop Flat Espadrilles
Never Wear: Rompers
Replace With: Jumpsuits
Shop Jumpsuits
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