Queen Letizia goes head-to-toe candy pink in vibrant leopard print dress and kitten heels of dreams

Queen Letizia wowed in a head-to-toe candy pink look with a vibrant leopard print dress and the kitten heels of dreams and we’re taking style notes.

The leopard print trend is going to be huge this season and it seems even the royals are on board - as Queen Letizia of Spain showed in spectacular style this month. She stepped out on 3rd April in Cadiz for the Gold Medals of Merit in Fine Arts wearing a fabulous bright pink dress from Lady Pipa. A midi dress is a must-have in many people’s spring capsule wardrobes and Queen Letizia’s candy pink dress had a stunning v-neckline and puffed sleeves finishing in a fitted cuff. This design was the perfect blend of being flatteringly fitted and also comfortably floaty, making it the perfect choice for both spring events and more day-to-day.

The bodice of Queen Letizia’s dress flared out into a beautifully draped skirt that had ruching down the centre. The ruching gave the skirt a gorgeous shape and echoed the billowing sleeves, whilst the colour palette and pattern was a fun combination.

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Never one to shy away from wearing bold colours and statement patterns, Her Majesty has been seen wearing a lot of pink in particular in recent years. This dress featured a white background and leopard print-esque spots in a playful candy pink tone reminiscent of spring blossom. If this wasn’t enough pink to put a pep in your step this season, Queen Letizia’s kitten heels coordinated with her dress with their fuchsia pink hue.

Slingbacks are popular with plenty of royals, including the Princess of Wales, and the Queen of Spain went for an old favourite pair from Magrit. They featured a classic pointed toe and a comfortable kitten heel and were crafted from durable and practical leather.

The choice of shoe complemented Queen Letizia’s candy pink dress and Digital Senior Fashion Writer for Woman & Home, Amelia Yeomans, believes matching your outfit and shoes is an easy way to achieve an incredibly polished look.

“This gorgeous pink hue complements Queen Letizia's skin tone beautifully, but what really makes this a standout look is the monochromatic style achieved by matching her dress to her shoes,” Amelia explained. “This is one of the best style tricks for making your outfit feel cohesive and thought-out, but it really couldn't be simpler.”

She added that by “keeping her shoes plain but in the same colour palette as the rest of the look” Queen Letizia has helped ensure that “the playful pattern of this midi dress really stands out”.

This is a simple tip that we can all put to good use when putting together outfits and Queen Letizia has shown that you don’t have to only wear neutrals to pull off a wonderfully coordinated look. 

She even matched her makeup to her dress and shoes with a subtle warm pink eyeshadow and finished off her look with a Furla leather shoulder bag in white. If you’ve been tempted to bring out your bright clothing for spring, Queen Letizia’s candy pink outfit might be all the inspiration you need.