Queen Camilla Just Modeled This Effortless (and Cool Girl) Styling Trick

When I first started at PureWow—10 years ago this week!—something that stood out so prominently was a style move beloved by our then editor-in-chief: The shoulder drape . It's sleek and sophisticated, but more importantly adds texture to your ensemble. As a bonus, for anyone less enthused about exposed arms, layering a sweater, jacket or blazer over them (vs. fully putting said garment on) is a bulk-free way to cover them. Done and done.

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Enter Queen Camilla, who met with children this week at the Mulberry Wood Wharf School in London as part of the Big Lunch, an annual community-focused initiative started by King Charles, which will be celebrated in large part on June 7 and 8 in the U.K. Her Majesty dressed to impress, wearing a repeat Fiona Clare polka dot dress , plus a pair of two-tone pumps . But it was her trench coat and subsequent shoulder drape that caught my eye.

After all, it was a blustery day, according to reports. So much so that it led Camilla herself to comment on the weather throughout the event: "I've come into a hurricane," she joked according to the Daily Express . Then, a bit later, she told a guest, "It is jolly cold." Hence the need for a jacket.

That's where the shoulder drape comes in. The queen looked elegant, stylish and pretty damn timeless with her trench set lightly upon her shoulders. Practically speaking, this is also a sartorial hack that supplies warmth without sacrificing style. A win-win.

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In fact, this trick is such a staple, Camilla relied on it again today for a visit to Hexham Racecourse. (This time a brolly was required, too, due to rain. Oh well.)

As for the celebrations this weekend in honor of the Big Lunch , I hope to see even more royals participating and stepping out. That said, if they do, they'd better check the forecast first.

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