Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank leave St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. Photo / Getty Images.
Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank leave St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. Photo / Getty Images.
IT'S important to preface this by saying that this list doesn't come from a place of bitchiness. This list comes from a place of joy — because who doesn't love gleefully pawing over celeb photos from a big fashion event.
Often "best and worst dressed" lists come from a mean spirited place and frankly that is not our jam, because if anyone was criticising our outfits in an international forum we'd be crucified. I am writing this in a butter-stained tracksuit pant. True story.
In the lead up to Princess Eugenie's wedding the haters were rubbing their hands together with glee, because Fergie and her daughters have long been mocked for their left of centre fashion choices.
So it was so kind of thrilling when Eugenie turned up to her Windsor wedding looking like the loved-up princess that she is in her Peter Pilotto gown and blingtastic tiara, thoroughly devastated the haters who were all ready with the "Frock Horror" headlines.
Big sister Beatrice went with a bold splash of peacock blue in her Ralph & Russo skirt and jacket, and won everybody over with her animated reading from The Great Gatsby in the midst of a largely monotonous ceremony.
One has the creeping suspicion that if you want to have a good time, the royals you'd want to hang out with are Fergie, Beatrice and Eugenie — the "black sheep" of the royal family who haven't had the focus and pressure to conform that Kate, William, Harry and Meghan have.
It seems this sector of the royal family can let their hair down a bit. For example, Eugenie has bucked protocol by having her own Instagram account and just married the manager of a tequila company. Which reminds us of this recent quote from Fergie regarding her relationship with her new son-in-law: "The good news is that Jack works as the European manager for Casamigos tequila, so I'm perfect. He'll just hand me the tequila and say 'come on, mother-in-law, down it'".
It's hard to imagine anyone else in the royal family talking about chugging spirits.
So in the spirit of Fergie, Eugenie and Beatrice — who have always worn whatever they wanted, despite the feedback — let's look at all the celeb outfits from the wedding and tip our hat to the people who let their freak flag fly.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attend the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank. Photo / Getty Images
The Queen dressed to match this wall, and refused to accessorise her outfit with a smile for the entire day. Prince Phillip just looked happy to be alive.
Emma Joy Kitchener and Julian Fellowes. Photo / Getty Images
We love her for her commitment to staying warm in that hideous wind that whipped up around Windsor before the wedding. "This wind calls for my Russian fur hat and a pair of thick white stockings".
Caspar Jopling and Ellie Goulding. Photo / Getty Images
This is singer Ellie Goulding. Apparently she had a bit of thing with Prince Harry, so she turned up to the royal wedding accessorised with a dashing art dealer/rower by the name of Caspar Jopling. This is a power move we can all get behind.
Pixie Geldof and George Barnett attend the wedding. Photo / Getty Images
Pixie Geldof is wearing the outfit we all wish we had when we have run out of time for a spray tan/wax. It's basically like going out wrapped in a sheet and we are here for it.
Nick Candy and Holly Valance attend the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York. Photo / Getty Images
To be honest we were a little disappointed by Holly Candy (nee Valance)'s conservative Ralph & Russo ensemble. But then we clocked the cute driving gloves and were won over.
Emma Louise Connolly and Oliver Proudlock. Photo / Getty Images
I have absolutely no idea who Emma Louise Connolly is, but she is a serious contender for best on ground. That fabulously out-there handbag. The blingy belt that is perfect for a day celebrating love. The turban style hat. All topped off by a dapper gent who goes by the utterly English name "Oliver Proudlock". (PS, we googled it, turns out he is on reality TV show Made in Chelsea).
Naomi Campbell. Photo / Getty Images
People say you shouldn't wear black to a wedding. But Naomi Campbell does what she damn well wants, as shown by her outfit choice. If somebody had kicked the bucket at the wedding, she could have gone seamlessly into (chic) mourning.
Cara Delevingne attends the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York to Jack Brooksbank. Photo / Getty Images
Cara Delevingne is who we all wished we were at high school. Pulls off edgy outfits, rolls with the cool guys …
Poppy Delevingne and Charles Delevingne. Photo / Getty Images
Cara's sister Poppy Delevingne looked magnificent, though that hat was slightly inconsiderate for the people sitting behind her in the church who were craning their necks to see Prince George picking his nose during the ceremony.
Isabella Calthorpe and Sam Branson. Photo / Getty Images
Nothing says "I have a lot of money and confidence" like a guy in a bold coloured suit. This is Richard Branson's son Sam.
Chelsy Davy and Lady Melissa Percy. Photo / Getty Images
We don't know who Chelsy Davy's pal is, but we love that she has gone to a British wedding in Austin Powers chic. Perfection.
Sofia Wellesley and James Blunt. Photo / Getty Images
Sofia Wellesley, aka Mrs James Blunt is another contender for best on ground. She also managed to convince her husband to wear socks that complemented her outfit and for this she should probably be knighted.
Demi Moore. Photo / Getty Images
There seems to be an unspoken agreement that if you are an A-list celeb and you attend anything in Britain you must wear Stella McCartney. Demi Moore adhered to that rule …
Liv Tyler attends the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank. Photo / Getty Images
… as did Liv Tyler.
Kate Moss attends the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank. Photo / Getty Images
Kate Moss looked predictably excellent in polkadots. She was there with daughter Lila Grace, who looked like she just fell out of a Topshop catalogue.
