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11 Mind-Blowing Royal Fashion Hacks That Are Actually So Genius
Turns out there's a reason Meghan wears her shoes a size larger.
Women in the royal family live their lives in the spotlight, so it makes sense that they have go-to fashion tricks that they use for formal events—no one wants a wardrobe malfunction on their hands! Here, 11 genius hacks that have helped Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, and Princess Diana pull off their most stylish ensembles.
Princess Diana used clutches to hide her cleavage.
Princess Di used her clutches to cover her cleavage as she got out of cars. Why? It prevented any prying photographers from snapping a revealing pic of her.
Even her go-to handbag designer Anya Hindmarch famously called them "cleavage clutches."
Opt for a classic clutch with this structured style.
Reiss Adaline Crystal Clutch in Black at Nordstrom
Reiss Adaline Crystal Clutch in Black at Nordstrom
This sparkly one also has a strap so you can wear it as a crossbody.
Kate Middleton wears pantyhose with sticky heels.
It's no secret that part of royal protocol for women is to wear pantyhose, but the smooth material can make it easy for their feet to slide out.
Kate Middleton's have silicone pads so that they stick to the inside of her high heels. Apparently, she's a fan of the brand John Lewis.
Here's a non-slip option that looks like a second skin.
John Lewis & Partners Barely There Ladder Resist Non-Slip Tights
John Lewis & Partners Barely There Ladder Resist Non-Slip Tights
Kate Middleton's favorite tights can now be yours!
Princess Diana wore hats with hidden combs in them.
More formal public occasions sometimes call for hats, and I'm sure you've wondered at some point how they even stay on—especially the larger, wide-brimmed ones.
Reportedly, Princess Diana's had combs inside them that secured to her hair so they stayed put. Hidden but useful!
If you're a fascinator-loving lady, these combs'll keep your headwear in place.
These guys are also helpful if you want to keep your hair out of your face.
Kate uses hairnets to keep her strands in place.
In this image, Kate makes a fashionable case for the chic hairnet. She often wears them when her hair is styled in more intricate updos—that way she doesn't have any rogue fly-aways.
Here, she wore one again over her low bun at the 2019 Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey.
Hate loose hairs in your updos? Give Kate's trick a try!
Deoot 20 Pcs Invisible Hair Nets Elastic Edge Mesh for Women Bun,Coffee
Deoot 20 Pcs Invisible Hair Nets Elastic Edge Mesh for Women Bun,Coffee
Another tip? Match it to your hair color so it's barely noticeable.
Royals wear weights on their hems...sometimes.
Another go-to fashion hack royals use to stop wardrobe malfunctions is adding weights to their skirts and dresses. Although it seems that this method isn't always used, as evidenced here by Kate's flying-skirt moment at Princess Eugenie's wedding in October 2018.
Stewart Parvin, one of Queen Elizabeth's couturiers, told the Daily Mail that he sews small lead weights (used for curtains!) into the hems of her clothes, which prevents her skirt from blowing up in the wind.
Never have a Marilyn moment ever again with these small weighted stickies.
Or you can DIY it like HRH, get these drapery weights, and attach them to your skirts.
I'm Cosmopolitan's Associate Fashion Editor and write about any and all trends, major celeb fashion moments, and why wide-leg jeans are basically the best. I originally moved to New York City to audition for RENT, only to find out that the play closed 10 years ago.
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