Princess Beatrice made a stunning appearance in New York City, breaking away from the typical British royal style. The 35-year-old daughter of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, lit up the Empire State Building in partnership with Outward Bound. Her outfit was a departure from her usual look, as she donned a vibrant green waist-cinching jacket with gold utility buttons and a black satin skirt that fell just above her knees. What caught attention was her choice of footwear—a pair of black and white cotton Pierre sneakers from Vesar, paired with lilac ankle socks. Beatrice opted for minimal makeup and wore her Auburn locks down in loose curls for a relaxed vibe.
This visit to the Empire State Building was in honor of the historic building's repel event. Princess Beatrice has been quite the jet setter lately, attending a special meeting in Saudi Arabia hosted by the World Economic Forum. She wore a never-before-seen dress from Hillhouse, the Syndra floral Georgette dress in black. The dress featured structured shoulders, floaty sleeves, and a billowing mid-length skirt with a built-in belt. Her hair was left unstyled, and she wore minimal makeup while posing for photographs alongside Dima Al Yahya, the Secretary General for the Digital Cooperation Organization, and Wafa Alabat, the founder of the Female Network Playbook.
The day before her Empire State Building appearance, Princess Beatrice was seen alongside her sister, Princess Eugenie, at The Forum. Beatrice debuted another elegant dress, the Selma dress from Cesan, which featured pale blue broer on glazed detailing, long sleeves, and a fitted waistline. She paired the dress with block heels, the lambskin ballerines in beige and black from Chanel, and a personalized clutch from Ana Hindmarch. Meanwhile, Eugenie made a subtle tweak to her recycled Rosen floral print pleated midi dress from AEM by layering a black long-sleeve top underneath.
Sarah Ferguson, Princess Beatrice's mother, has also made waves with her wedding guest dresses throughout the years. In an unearthed photo from 1991, Sarah was seen with a young Beatrice at Lulu Blacker's wedding. Sarah wore a daring white ensemble, opting for an ivory jacket with contrasting buttons and a blue and white striped skirt that fell just above the knees. She accessorized with black gloves and matching heels, and her red hair was styled in loose curls. Bridesmaid Beatrice stood front and center in a green velvet puffed sleeve dress with a satin white skirt.
Sarah Ferguson has been photographed in numerous stunning wedding guest dresses over the years, showcasing her fashion choices at various events. From a purple bump-skimming skirt suit when she was pregnant with Princess Eugenie in 1990 to an emerald green wrap dress for her youngest daughter's nuptials in 2018, Sarah has always made a statement with her attire. She married Prince Charles' brother, Andrew, on July 23, 1986, and they welcomed Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie before their separation in 1992. Sarah fondly recalls their wedding as one of the greatest moments of her life.
