Zara Tindall’s “style evolution” looks set to continue as the royal travels to Norfolk with her husband, Mike Tindall, for Christmas Day.
The royal’s appearance at last year’s Sandringham Christmas Day church service marked a stunning evolution in her style, showcasing a sophisticated £2,300 seaweed-green double-flannel wool coat by Laura Green London.
The elegant ‘Neave’ coat, featuring a classic collar and detachable leather belt, demonstrated her mastery of refined festive fashion.
Zara, 43, completed the ensemble with Stuart Weitzman ‘Highland’ boots, an Aspinal of London ‘Midi Mayfair’ bag, and a chic Juliette Millinery bow headband.
Zara Tindall’s ‘style evolution’ set to continue as royal travels to Norfolk with Mike
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The fit-and-flare silhouette and longer hemline created an air of elegance, cementing Zara’s position as a rising fashion force within the Royal Family.
While the Princess of Wales often captures fashion headlines, Zara’s 2023 Christmas Day outfit reflected her most impressive festive look yet.
Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Zara’s Christmas Day church service attire reflected a markedly different aesthetic, characterised by shorter hemlines that aligned with the era’s trends.
A notable example came in 2003 when she sported an ivory knee-length coat with a button-down front and patch pockets, worn over a roll-neck jumper and mini skirt.
Zara Tindall wearing a black mini skirt at Sandringham in 1997
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Her 2004 appearance proved even more daring, featuring a black mini dress that barely reached mid-thigh, partially concealed beneath a berry-coloured coat with a drop waist.
Both outfits were paired with her signature baker boy hat, creating looks that were considered somewhat unconventional for the traditional church service.
In 2015, she experimented with a checked coat featuring a structured funnel neckline and skater silhouette that fell just above the knee, though this style failed to achieve the desired effect.
A significant shift in Zara’s Christmas Day style emerged in 2022, when she introduced longer-length outerwear with a sophisticated herringbone coat by LK Bennett.
Prince Harry and Zara Tindall pictured at Sandringham in 2004
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This marked the beginning of a new fashion formula for the royal, moving away from the shorter hemlines that had defined her earlier appearances.
The transformation continued into 2023, with her Laura Green London coat exemplifying her refined approach to royal dressing.
The longer cut of her recent outfits has proven to be a simple yet effective choice, instantly elevating her ensembles with an air of sophistication.
This evolution in style has helped establish Zara as a fashion icon, with her Royal Ascot appearances this year featuring three stunning mid-length dresses that further cemented her new aesthetic.
Zara Tindall looked very elegant in 2023 on the Sandringham Estate
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Behind Zara’s remarkable style evolution stands stylist Annie Miall, who has played a crucial role in refining the royal’s fashion choices. Miall has guided Zara towards embracing tailored pieces that complement her figure perfectly.
The stylist has been instrumental in introducing Zara to British designers, particularly Laura Green, whose refined aesthetic has become a cornerstone of the royal’s new wardrobe.
Laura Green’s credentials are particularly noteworthy, having worked with Princess Diana’s favourite brand, Catherine Walker.
This collaboration between Zara and Miall has proven highly successful, with the royal now regularly appearing on best-dressed lists.
