A Wardrobe Fit for a Queen: Queen Rania of Jordan

King Abdullah and Queen Rania with their children Prince Hussein, Princess Iman, Princess Salma and Prince Hashem. (Courtesy Royal Hashemite Court)

Queen Rania of Jordan is a diplomat, a hostess, a wife and a mother, and like other working women, she needs a wardrobe for every aspect of her life.   As a diplomat her business wardrobe tends to revolve around a palette of gray, beige, and brown, however, for her role as Queen she favors rich colors and sequins.  In contrast, when simply enjoying time with her family she opts for casual, yet coordinated ensembles.

Exactly how does a Queen dress for each of her roles?

DIPLOMAT

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Queen Rania meets with Italian First Lady Clio Napolitano in Rome

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Queen Rania meets First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama

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Queen  Rania in Italy promoting 1GOAL Education for All

QUEEN

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Queen Rania preparing to welcome Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall on their visit to Royal Palace in Amman.

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Guests at Princess Victoria’s Wedding

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Celebrating her husband’s 10 year anniversary of his reign, Queen Rania wears the same gown she wore to his coronation.

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The Details

MOTHER

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The Look:

Simple lines

Fabrics that drape, have movement

Neutral color palette

Pieces that can be worn with different ensembles (Note:  The jacket in the picture with Michelle Obama is the same jacket pictured below)

Moderate hem length

Waistline accentuated

Glitzy earrings

A Designer Look without the Designer Price Tag

For the woman who does not have the clothing allowance of a Queen, is it still possible to dress like one?

The Inspiration

A white jacket and ruffled gray skirt with patent pumps and a matching purse to meet the Pope.

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The Formula:

Full skirt with plenty of movement in a dark neutral color + Pumps in same color as skirt+ Handbag in same color as pumps

+ Short white or cream jacket + Embellished tank/cami in same color as jacket+ Hose in same color as skin tone= A Classic Look

The Interpretation:

Navy Sash Tie-Skirt

Retail:  $59.95 – $69.95

Ruffle Zip Front Tank

$44.00

Aqua Shirred Blazer

$98.00

Navy Petal Shoe

aprx $300.00 US

Antonio Melani Camille Cross-Body

$129.00