With the holidays fast approaching, we’re taking note of fashion trends among some of the world’s most stylish and admired women: European royals.

Metallics, sequins, red and lace are all festive crowd-pleasers, but the possibilities are truly limitless when it comes to glamorous, yuletide apparel.

The Queen of Spain dazzled in royal blue at awards ceremony. Photo: Getty

For example, Queen Letizia’s navy-blue lace number – teamed with an on-trend milkmaid braid and a smoky eye – is perfectly appropriate for a holiday-themed fête (and can be recycled year-round!).

Want to get the look yourself? Scroll through the gallery below for some chic, Letizia-inspired dresses to incorporate into your holiday wardrobe.

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