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This Royal Has Seriously Chic Style, but You've Probably Overlooked Her

23/04/2021 - 06:00 PM

With the likes of Meghan Markle [1], Kate Middleton [2], and princesses Beatrice [3] and Eugenie [4] ruling the roost when it comes to royal fashion, it would be easy to overlook some of the more established royals, but if you do that, you'll miss out.

Sophie Rhys-Jones married Prince Edward back in 1999 (at the same chapel as Harry and Meghan [5], no less), when she became the Countess of Wessex. Though it took her awhile to find her feet when it came to royal style, the countess has now developed a signature look that really comes into its own at events like weddings, services, and Royal Ascot.

You thought Kate knew how to rock a coat dress, or team a chic hat with a modest day dress? Sophie wrote the book on that! She favours high-necked dresses with modest hemlines by designers like Emilia Wickstead and Suzannah, and, like Kate [6], she clearly has milliner Jane Taylor on speed dial. You'll see hallmarks of all your favourite royals in her chic, timeless style. Take a look back at some of her most memorable moments now for proof.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Shooting Star Children's Hospices, 2020

Getting into the festive spirit, Sophie wore a black-and-white Christmas jumper and mermaid skirt.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Vauxhall City Farm, 2020

For a visit to Vauxhall City Farm to see their community engagement programmes in action, Sophie went for a colour-blocked ensembles complete with flared green trousers and a white collarless coat from Prada.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Commonwealth Day Service, 2020

For the 2020 Commonwealth Day Service [7], Sophie re-wore a navy-and-white Suzannah midi-dress, which she originally stepped out in for Royal Ascot last June [8].

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Royal Ascot, 2019

This is actually the second time Sophie wore a jumpsuit to Royal Ascot; in 2019, it was a navy design by Emilia Wickstead.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Royal Ascot 2018

Attending Royal Ascot, Sophie wore one of her favourite designers, Suzannah, with a bespoke hat by her go-to milliner, Jane Taylor.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Royal Ascot, 2018

For the first day of Royal Ascot, Sophie wore an Emilia Wickstead dress with black stripes on the sleeves, and a Jane Taylor hat.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the National Memorial Arboretum, June 2018

Wearing a Roksanda colorblock dress to a service at the the National Memorial Arboretum in Stafford, England.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding, 2018

At the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle [9] wearing the curve midi skirt [10] and a customised version of the threadwork bodice top [11] from London-based brand Susannah, with a bespoke Jane Taylor hat.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Commonwealth Day Service, 2018

At the 2018 Commonwealth Day service, Sophie wore a navy Stella McCartney coat with a Jane Taylor flower-trimmed hat and Prada pumps.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Christmas Day Church Service, 2017

Wearing a floral coat dress by Erdem to a Christmas Day church service.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Headley Court Farewell Parade, 2017

Wearing a pale blue coat with a bow fastening by Suzannah, and a bespoke Jane Taylor hat, to the Headley Court Farewell Parade.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Hampton Court Flower Show, 2017

Wearing a white midi dress with a full skirt and a stand-up collar by Suzannah and Chloe shoes to the Hampton Court Flower Show.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Royal Ascot, 2017

Wearing a pink dress with puff sleeves by Emilia Wickstead with and a large flower-trimmed Jane Taylow hat to Royal Ascot.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Royal Ascot 2017

Wearing a slim green midi dress by Emilia Wickstead with a Jane Taylor hat at Royal Ascot.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at King Harald and Queen Sonia's 80th Birthdays, 2017

Wearing a sunning high-necked cream gown with metallic threads by Suzannah to the celebration of King Harald and Queen Sonia of Norway's 80th birthdays.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Mencap Charity Lunch, 2017

Wearing a Victoria Beckham [12] ensemble to the Mencap charity lunch.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Christmas Day Church Service, 2016

Wearing a red long-sleeved dress by Alaia, with a black hat, at the Christmas Day church service.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the St John Ambulance Everyday Heroes Awards, 2016

Wearing a lace one-shoulder dress by Stella McCartney to the St John Ambulance Everyday Heroes awards, with Myleene Klass.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Royal Ascot, 2016

In a full red skirt and white sheer-sleeved top by Suzannah with a flower headpiece at Royal Ascot.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Royal Ascot, 2016

In a turquoise full-skirted dress by Emilia Wickstead with a circular Jane Taylor hat at Royal Ascot.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Duke of Edinburgh Award 60s Anniversary Gala, 2016

Wearing a romantic lavender-grey gown with crossover panels to the Duke of Edinburgh Award 60s Anniversary Gala, with film producer Barbara Broccoli.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards, 2015

Wearing a deep green dress with a lace top to the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards.

September 2015

Wearing a chic tomato-red midi dress by Victoria Beckham [13] to the BGC Global Charity Day.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Christmas Day Church Service, 2015

Wearing a mint green coat with fur trim and matching hat to the Christmas Day church service.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Royal Ascot, 2015

Wearing a high-necked lace midi dress by Emilia Wickstead and a large Jane Taylor hat to Royal Ascot.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Future Dreams Midsummer Night Party, 2015

Wearing a white blouse and a printed skirt to the Future Dreams Midsummer Night Party.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Order of the Garter Service, 2015

Wearing a green dress with a stand-up collar and bow belt by Suzannah with a contrasting black hat by Jane Taylor, to the Order of the Garter service.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Royal Ascot, 2015

Wearing an Alice Lee dress and a Jane Taylor hat to Royal Ascot.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at a Buckingham Palace Garden Party, 2015

In a chic blue dress with a matching cropped jacket by Emilia Wickstead, at a Buckingham Palace garden party.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, on Her 50th Birthday Party, 2015

Wearing a cream collarless coat by Prada with black LK Bennett knee-high boots and tights, during a public appearance on her 50th birthday.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at a Royal Engagement, 2014

Wearing a Prada dress and cream cardigan on a royal engagement in Surrey, England.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Royal Ascot, 2014

Wearing a black ankle-length dress by Emilia Wickstead with bespoke Jane Taylor hat to Royal Ascot.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Royal Ascot, 2014

Wearing a cream midi-dress with 3/4 length sleeves by Emilia Wicksead, and a matching hat at Royal Ascot.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Three Choirs Vineyards, 2014

Wearing a pale gray coat dress and Jimmy Choo shoes on a visit to the Three Choirs Vineyards in Gloucestershire, England.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul, 2014

Wearing a blue drop-waist dress by Emilia Wickstead on a royal engagement in Oxfordshire.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at a Fundraising Dinner, 2014

Wearing a fitted black dress by Antonio Berardi, as she attended a fundraising dinner with Prince Edward.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Commonwealth Day Service, 2014

Wearing a cream coat and matching hat to the Commonwealth Observance at Westminster Abbey in London.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Royal Ascot, 2013

In a beige crossover dress with a pink-trimmed hat, at Royal Ascot.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Princess Madeleine of Sweden's Wedding, 2013

Sporting a pale pink gown with a lace top by Bruce Oldfield to the wedding of Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Christopher O'Neill.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Guildford Cathedral, 2013

In a chic white dress with a matching cropped cover-up with a stand-up collar.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the 60th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation, 2013

Wearing a white lace shirt dress by Bruce Oldfield with a matching hat to an event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Prince Carl Philip of Sweden's Wedding, 2013

Wearing a gown by Taťána Kovaříková to the royal wedding of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Sofia Hellqvist.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Easter Service in Windsor, 2013

Wearing a cobalt long-sleeved dress with an origami collar, teamed with a peacock feather hat for the Easter service in Windsor.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Prince Guillaume and Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg's Wedding, 2012

Wearing a black and white dress with a full skirt to the wedding of Prince Guillaume and Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Paralympic Ball, 2012

Wearing a one-shoulder pink gown by Emilio Pucci to the 2012 Paralympic Ball.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Royal Ascot, 2012

Wearing a cream dress with a matching cropped jacket and hat to Royal Ascot.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Royal Ascot, 2012

Wearing a pale blue ensemble with a pleated skirt to Royal Ascot.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service, 2012

Wearing a navy suit and hat for the Service of Thanksgiving for the queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Royal Academy of Arts, 2012

Wearing a cranberry colored dress with cutouts at the neck for an event at the Royal Academy of Arts.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Commonwealth Day Service, 2012

Wearing a cream silk coat over a dark dress for the 2012 Commonwealth Day Service.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Zara Phillips'and Mark Tindall's Wedding, 2011

Wearing a pale pink coat with a shawl collar and matching hat to the wedding of Zara Phillips and Mark Tindall.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at a Gala Dinner, 2011

Wearing a red gown with a foldover neckline to a gala dinner in London.


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