Queen Letizia of Spain combined unique wardrobe elements for daytime attire during a royal reception at the Madrid palace on Thursday. The royal and her husband, King Felipe VI, welcomed members of the diplomatic corps for the special occasion.
Queen Letizia wore a cornflower blue maxiskirt, which she paired with a crisp white button-down shirt. The flowy skirt featured a slightly ruffled hemline and high-waisted silhouette with subtle pleating. She paired the piece with a white button-down shirt, which featured a sharp collar and long, cuffed sleeves.
Forgoing pieces of statement jewelry, Queen Letizia opted for delicate earrings and a ring around her index finger.
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As for her glam, the Spanish royal’s hair was styled with a slight side part and soft, natural waves. Her makeup included bold brows, a subtle smoky eye and a pop of color with a hint of a berry-red lip to complete her entire look.
Queen Letizia has often approached her style with a combined sense of modernity and tradition. The Spanish royal favors such designers as Mango and Carolina Herrera. Last December, Queen Letizia opted to wear a gray suited look for a royal engagement. The suit, designed by Mango, may have been a subtle sartorial homage to Isak Andic, Mango’s founder. Andic died at the age of 71 on Dec. 14, just days before Queen Letizia wore the gray Mango suit.
From formal attire to daytime royal engagements, Queen Letizia’s style tends to gravitate toward pieces that merge modernity and tradition with a seamless design. Her latest attire not only demonstrates the ways in which Queen Letizia accomplishes such a sartorial feat but also the effortlessness of its execution.