If you thought the Duchess of Cambridge had quite a stylish wardrobe [1], perhaps you haven't been following the outfit choices of another fashion-forward royal: Princess Mary of Denmark. The polished dresser has been known to test the boundaries of the royal dress code [2], and we love seeing the risks she takes. After meeting and becoming engaged to her husband, Prince Frederik, in 2003, the Australia native underwent a drastic style transformation that took her from baggy jeans and crop tops to gowns from the top designers in the world, courtesy of her personal stylist Anja Camilla Alajdi. [3]
We went back into the archives and found plenty of Mary's chicest looks, which, truth be told, may be a bit more daring than those seen on the Kate Middleton. Read on to see some of her best style moments ahead.
— Additional reporting by Samantha Sutton
When She Effortlessly Pulled Off Royal Blue
When She Stayed Shaded Under This Amazing Hat
When She Looked Like a Work of Art
When She Gave Us Major Spring Outfit Inspiration
When She Proved That Even Royals Can Wear Snakeskin-Print Shoes
When She Mastered the Art of Matching Your Accessories to Your Shoes
When She Rocked a Sleeveless Coat to Copenhagen Fashion Week
When She Looked Like a Disney Princess at the Swedish Royal Wedding
When She Stunned in Pastel Blue
When She Proved That Sometimes All You Need Is a Good Coat
When She Showed Off This Floral Number
When She Proved Just How Classy Cutouts Can Be
When She Didn't Have to Choose Between Light and Dark Hues
When She Was Sleek in Silver
When She Gave Off the Duchess of Cambridge Vibes
When She Went the Traditional Route in Japan
When She Knew Earrings Were the Best Accessory
When We Fell in Love With This Outerwear Look
When She Still Looked Stylish While Skiing
When She Was Superglam at the 2014 Bambi Awards
When She Realised a Pin Was the Perfect Addition
When She Went Casual Cool
When She Topped Off Her Look With a Fascinator
When She Attended the 2013 Crown Prince Couple Awards in This Tiered Masterpiece
When She Went Classic in a Tailored Dress
When Her Flowy Coral Dress Screamed Princess
When She Showed Us All How to Really Wear a Tiara
When She Replaced Her Crown With an Oversize Hat
When She Looked Simply Dreamy at a Charity Dinner
When She Wore an All-White Suit
When She Hung Out With The Duchess in a Polished Ensemble
When She Went Neutral on Her Visit to Germany
When She Truly Was a Princess Bride