On Monday, the Princess of Wales attended the annual celebrations for Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey alongside her husband Prince William, King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Her appearance comes after she missed last year's ceremony whilst undergoing preventative cancer treatment.
The stylish royal has always used the occasion to flaunt her flawless fashion prowess, incorporating the latest styles and experimental silhouettes, all whilst remaining elegant and royally appropriate.
© ShutterstockThe Princess often alternates with shades of blues and reds for Commonwealth Day. After stunning in a peplum navy Erdem two-piece in 2023, this year she reverted back to red with a stunning fitted midi dress by royal favourite brand Catherine Walker, featuring a slightly fluted hem and a gigantic statement bow at the chest, perfecting the 'big bow energy' trend.
There is no denying that feminine bows have been the adornment of choice to blanket the fashion sphere over recent seasons. From dainty hair clips to diamante dress accents, the cutesy style has been a complete fashion favourite.
© ShutterstockAfter over-the-top statement bows dominated in 2023, they have returned with a bang for 2025.
Cynthia Erivo at the Oscars earlier this month is the perfect example. She captured attention in a striking off-the-shoulder Louis Vuitton velvet gown with a dramatic bow. Meanwhile on the same red carpet, Elle Fanning opted for an undertated cream Givenchy dress, complete with a contrasting black bow ribbon at the waist which elegantly cascaded down the front.
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© Getty ImagesAt Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2025 couture show in Paris last month, Dua Lipa injected 'big bow energy' into her look with a dramatic black hair piece at the back of her head.
When the trend first emerged in 2023, luxury brand strategist Alexandra Carello - who had released a collection of bow hair accessories with Milanese headwear label Marzoline - said at the time: "I think big bows don’t scare anyone any more - they are like decoration and in my opinion the bigger the better, especially at this time of year. "I believe In big bow energy and when you are wearing the right bow you feel decorated and beautiful."
