If you thought Kate Middleton had quite a stylish wardrobe, perhaps you haven’t been following the outfit choices of another fashion-forward royal: Princess Mary of Denmark. The polished dresser has been known to test the boundaries of the royal dress code, and we love seeing the risks she takes. After meeting and becoming engaged to her husband, Prince Frederik, in 2003, the Australia native underwent a drastic style transformation that took her from baggy jeans and crop tops to gowns from the top designers in the world, courtesy of her personal stylist Anja Camilla Alajdi.
We went back into the archives and found plenty of Mary’s chicest looks, which, truth be told, may be a bit more daring than those seen on Kate. Read on to see some of her best style moments ahead.
– Additional reporting by Samantha Sutton
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When She Effortlessly Pulled Off Royal Blue
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When She Stayed Shaded Under This Amazing Hat
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When She Looked Like a Work of Art
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When She Gave Us Major Spring Outfit Inspiration
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When She Proved That Even Royals Can Wear Snakeskin-Print Shoes
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When She Mastered the Art of Matching Your Accessories to Your Shoes
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When She Rocked a Sleeveless Coat to Copenhagen Fashion Week
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When She Looked Like a Disney Princess at the Swedish Royal Wedding
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When She Stunned in Pastel Blue
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When She Proved That Sometimes All You Need Is a Good Coat
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When She Showed Off This Floral Number
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When She Proved Just How Classy Cutouts Can Be
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When She Didn't Have to Choose Between Light and Dark Hues
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When She Was Sleek in Silver
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When She Gave Off Kate Middleton Vibes
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When She Went the Traditional Route in Japan
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When She Knew Earrings Were the Best Accessory
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When We Fell in Love With This Outerwear Look
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When She Still Looked Stylish While Skiing
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When She Was Superglam at the 2014 Bambi Awards
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When She Realized a Pin Was the Perfect Addition
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When She Went Casual Cool
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When She Topped Off Her Look With a Fascinator
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When She Attended the 2013 Crown Prince Couple Awards in This Tiered Masterpiece
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When She Went Classic in a Tailored Dress
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When Her Flowy Coral Dress Screamed Princess
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When She Showed Us All How to Really Wear a Tiara
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When She Replaced Her Crown With an Oversize Hat
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When She Looked Simply Dreamy at a Charity Dinner
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When She Wore an All-White Suit
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When She Hung Out With Kate in a Polished Ensemble
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When She Truly Was a Princess Bride
