The Duchess of Edinburgh’s ‘clingy’ emerald dress is a masterclass in styling satin in your 60s

The 61-year-old looked magnificent in an emerald green satin dress, the ‘Margot‘ dress by Galvan, a brand founded by women to create timeless pieces to empower women, as identified by royal style blogger @royalbritishfashion on Instagram.

Her beautiful midi dress featured a figure-hugging silhouette, a chic turtleneck that made it the perfect pick for a winter event, and sleeves that cut halfway up the forearm, just after the elbow.

To accessorise, the Duchess of Edinburgh wore a rose gold bracelet with diamonds set into it from Chopard, a small gold brooch, a black clutch, and a pair of suede calfskin black suede pumps from Christian Dior with a distinctive graded heel that fades into a gorgeous tan colour.

We spoke to Clare Pennington, HELLO! Fashion‘s Editor, about the Duchess’ look and what was so unique about it. She told us: “It can be easy to lean into dark colours when opting for satin, such as black, navy or deep chocolate brown. But Sophie’s emerald iteration is a masterclass in how to inject colour into an elegant winter wardrobe.”

Our fashion expert also shared her tips for how to style a satin dress like the Duchess of Edinburgh. Clare advises trying out satin for more everyday occasions too, suggesting “leaning into a contrasting texture like leather or denim to add edge, or a soft knit to dial down the formality of the fabric”.

She adds: “Remember that satin is famously clingy, so opting for seamless underwear or shapewear can also make you feel more comfortable!”