The history of Royal fashion is filled with well-dressed women who show the power of the moment to repeat strategic outfits. Attending a ceremony to mark the 175th anniversary of her country's Constitution, Queen Mary of Denmark became the latest monarch to re-wear memorable pieces: by Andrew Gn

For formal service at Christiansborg Palace on Wednesday 6/5, Queen Mary wore a wide-brimmed hat, nude and pointy-toe pumps. Styled puff sleeve fuchsia dress featuring a raffia clutch, a delicate rose bouquet. Her husband, King Frederick X, stood beside her in a navy blue suit with a burgundy tie.

Royal fashion watchers were immediately able to recognize the bright pink dress (because it is not a callback to the Barbiecore pink trend of 2023). Queen Mary debuted the same dress more than 3 years ago at the pre-coronation celebration of Charles at Buckingham Palace.1 She wore the same pointy-toe pump on that occasion, but instead had a turquoise clutch.

From country to country, members of the Royal family often save costumes repeatedly for special moments. Kate Middleton kept the Reese dress she wore for her first royal speech in 2012 for another speech engagement in 2020. Princess Kate has also recycled suits, dresses and barn jackets from occasion to occasion. Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has re-worn special items for formal and casual events, including a yellow Carolina Herrera gown she chose for both her son Archie's first birthday and her visit to Nigeria last month.

In the case of Queen Mary, her dress means the evolution of the past 1 year. She was still the Crown Princess of Denmark when she wore it in 2023. Following the surprise abdication of Queen Margrethe after getting an updated title on May 1 of this year, the piece became worthy of the new Queen.

If monarchs of any country are trying to support their closet shopping, it is the Danish one.Copenhagen is the capital of the sustainable fashion movement. Designers can participate in the biennial fashion week in the city only if they meet the minimum environmental guidelines. So, in terms of fashion, Queen Mary is not so different from her stylish subjects after all.

Below you will find 3 pieces inspired by Queen Mary's dress, worth as much as repeating the costume.