As much as we love flowing midi dresses for special occasions, flattering jumpsuits are equally elegant and a bit more fashion-forward. We’re always on the look out for more jumpsuit styling inspiration, so imagine our surprise and delight when we saw Queen Maxima's latest look for the INSEAD Alumni Forum in Amsterdam.
Her outfit wasn’t an actual jumpsuit, but her Natan co-ord was so impeccably designed that you’d be forgiven for thinking it was. The Queen loves wearing bright colours and wasn’t afraid to go all-out with her head-to-toe olive green look.
The top had delicate pleats running up the front to the round neckline. This is not something we often see with tops but it worked so well here to bring a feminine feel to the structured outfit.
Recreate Queen Maxima's Look
Crafted from a linen blend, this boat neck sleeveless top is a lovely option if you love the jumpsuit-esque look of Queen Maxima's outfit. It also has a tie waist belt that can be fastened in a bow at the front and it has a straight silhouette that drapes over the waistband of the matching trousers when they're worn together.
Even if you don't want to wear them with the top as a smart-casual set, these pleated straight-leg trousers are such a reliable staple to have in your wardrobe. They have two side pockets, belt loops and fasten with a zip and button. Wear with trainers to make them more relaxed or with heels for a special occasion.
This jumpsuit is a slightly darker shade of green compared to Queen Maxima's outfit but the colour would work just as well with neutral hues. It has metal D-ring detailed straps and a flowing wide-leg design. On a breezy spring day we'd layer a long sleeved top underneath for extra coverage.
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You can't go far wrong with a linen dress on a sunny day and this one has a comfortable loose silhouette. You can belt it to give it more structure and accentuate your waist or wear it without. The pale olive shade is stunning for the season and we can imagine ourselves wearing it with tan sandals and sunglasses.
Barrel leg jeans are very on-trend right now and these olive green ones are a fun option. The curved shape is understated and these jeans are high rise and nip in at the waist. Worn with a pair of classic trainers and a white T-shirt, you'll have yourself an outfit that's perfect for everyday.
A midi skirt is something we find ourselves wearing rain or shine, no matter the season. As the weather is finally warming up, we'd pair this one with ballet flats and a blouse or T-shirt. The skirt has an asymmetric shape and sits high on the waist.
Queen Maxima balanced out the volume by securely tying the matching waist belt into a bow at the front. Belts are underrated accessories and they can transform an outfit in moments, as well as fulfilling a practical function.
They help to accentuate your waist and give more shaping to clothes with looser silhouettes. The senior royal’s top was longline and draped beautifully over the top of her wide-leg trousers.
Because of this and the matching colour, the two pieces are almost indistinguishable as anything other than a jumpsuit until you look much closer. The olive green tone has a warm, yellow undertone that makes it spring-like, but still quite muted.
Pistachio green is having a surge in popularity right now, but olive and khaki shades are also huge spring/summer fashion trends for this year. Olive is a little easier to wear if you’re not sure where to start with styling green as it’s less vibrant and complements neutral hues like black, white, cream and camel.
It has a more sophisticated feel than playful pastels and Queen Maxima confidently showed how to create a single colour look with olive green. Her court shoe heels from Gianvito Rossi were the same shade and had chic pointed toes that just peaked out underneath her trousers.
The Queen of the Netherlands also carried a green suede clutch bag that perfectly coordinated with her outfit. Her Ole Lynggaard earrings were shaped like a plant and added a subtle glimmer.
It was a gorgeous outfit and whilst it might not have been a jumpsuit, seeing Queen Maxima’s ensemble has got us searching high and low for one in a similar tone. With wedding season drawing nearer, a green jumpsuit would make a lovely alternative to wedding guest dresses.
You could also simply draw inspiration from this look when it comes to wearing more green in spring/summer too. Her Majesty looked sensational for the forum which brought together alumni, faculty and industry experts.
The theme was "Lead with Integrity, Shape the Future Now" and Queen Maxima went on stage to speak with Professor Mark Stabile. The forum focused on significant global challenges, from climate change to feeding the world responsibility and technological innovation.
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