I’ve forever been royally obsessed, but in addition to Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and Duchess Sophie, there’s another royal who’s been a style stand-out as of late: Princess Beatrice. Truly, the cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry has undergone a fashion transformation over the past couple of years. Tatler even dubbed her a “beacon of sartorial excellence,” awarding her the number one slot on their best dressed list for fall 2024. But here’s the part I found extra fun: Beatrice—like me—is petite. (According to sources, the daughter of Sarah Ferguson clocks in at 5’4”.) That’s not the only thing we have in common: Beatrice is a new(ish) mom, which makes her selections polished, but also practical. All this together inspired my assignment: To recreate a selection of my most favorite Beatrice looks and test drive whether they actually look cute on my 5’2” frame. Here, six petite-friendly (and royally-approved) style lessons learned.

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