This Is How You Wear Shorts the Royal Way, According to a Queen

Published Aug 1, 2018

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When it comes to royal fashion rules, pantyhose, brooches and pastels reign supreme. But, shorts? With the exception of Prince George and, eventually, little Louis, shorts are all but taboo in the royal wardrobe world. Or at least that's what we thought, until we saw Queen Letizia of Spain rocking a pair of thigh-skimming tailored shorts in Mallorca on holiday with her family.

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The Queen of Spain stepped out in a summer-casual ensemble, and traded in her usual color-blocked skirts and designer sheath dresses for a simple, yet totally elegant, vacation-ready outfit. Her Majesty paired the white shorts with a knit ombré pink sleeveless top, straw bag and espadrille sandals.

Finally, proof that even royals understand that comfort is Queen.

Roberta Fiorito

Director, Branded Content + Cohost, Royally Obsessed Podcast

As Director of Branded Content at Gallery Media Group, Roberta helps oversee the ideation and execution of sponsored content and experiential campaigns across PureWow and ONE37pm, including PureWow’s 24 in ’24. She began her career in editorial nine years ago, and has written and edited countless articles on news, trends, fashion, beauty and the royal family. She’s also cohost of the Royally Obsessed podcast, named one of the best royals podcasts by The New York Times and Town & Country. She cowrote the book Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family.

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*This* Is How You Wear Shorts the Royal Way, According to a Queen

Director, Branded Content + Cohost, Royally Obsessed Podcast

This Is How You Wear Shorts the Royal Way, According to a Queen