Princess of Wales Roksanda: The Brigitte Dress, 3 Times

The Princess of Wales has worn the same marigold Roksanda Brigitte dress three times: on the royal tour of Jamaica in 2022, at Wimbledon in summer 2022, and in a custom version at Royal Ascot on 17 June 2026. The Brigitte is not stocked at Coveti, but the Roksanda shapes behind the look are, and this guide shows how to wear them.

Few royal outfits have had a second life, let alone a third. The Brigitte has, and it tells you a great deal about why Roksanda keeps turning up in royal wardrobes. Here is the history of the dress, what makes it work, and the Roksanda pieces at Coveti that recreate the effect this season.

What Roksanda dress did the Princess of Wales wear?

She wore the Roksanda Brigitte, a marigold yellow dress with a bow-effect bodice, short sleeves, a fitted waist and a full skirt.

The design is simple to describe and hard to forget. The bodice folds into a bow shape at the neckline, the short sleeves keep the shoulder covered, the waist is fitted, and the skirt opens out full below it. The colour is the headline: a warm marigold yellow, bright enough to read from the back of a crowd.

The dress is by Roksanda Ilincic, the Belgrade-born, London-based designer who trained in architecture before her fashion MA at Central Saint Martins. Our profile, who is Roksanda Ilincic, covers her background, awards and MBE.

When has the Princess of Wales worn the Brigitte dress?

Three times so far: in Jamaica in 2022, at Wimbledon in 2022 and at Royal Ascot in 2026.

Jamaica, 2022

The first outing came on the royal tour of Jamaica in 2022. A bright, warm colour suits a hot climate and an outdoor programme, and the short sleeves and full skirt keep the look practical and modest at the same time.

Wimbledon, summer 2022

She wore the dress again at Wimbledon that summer. Repeating a piece within months was a clear signal that this was a dress she valued, not a one-off for a single tour.

Royal Ascot, 17 June 2026

On day two of Royal Ascot 2026 the Princess wore a custom version of the Brigitte, paired with a yellow Jane Taylor hat. Matching the hat to the dress turned the whole look into one block of colour, which is exactly how Roksanda tends to use colour.

Why does Roksanda suit royal dressing?

Roksanda combines bold, readable colour with modest, structured shapes, which is the balance royal dressing usually asks for.

Public engagements need clothes that photograph well from a distance, cover the shoulder and arm when required, and hold their shape through a long day. Roksanda answers all of that without leaning on embellishment. The interest comes from the cut and the colour.

• Colour that carries. The house is known for strong single colours and unexpected pairings. Marigold, ultra pink and meadow green all read clearly in photographs.
• Coverage without fuss. Short sleeves, cap sleeves and midi lengths recur across the collections, so many pieces work for daytime ceremonies as they come.
• Structure from the fabric. Cloque, double satin and tailoring hold a full skirt and a sharp bodice without heavy boning.
• A British house. Roksanda is based in London, shows at London Fashion Week and was made an MBE in 2023.

The Princess of Wales is far from the only public figure to wear the label. Michelle Obama, Cate Blanchett, Samantha Cameron and Princess Rajwa of Jordan have all worn Roksanda too. For other London houses in her wardrobe, see our guides to Emilia Wickstead and the Princess of Wales and ME+EM and the Princess of Wales.

How do you get the Princess of Wales Roksanda look?

Look for a fitted bodice, a short sleeve, a full skirt below the knee and one strong colour worn head to toe.

The Brigitte is not available at Coveti, so the edit below works on the shape and the colour logic rather than on a copy. These Roksanda pieces share its structure.

The closest silhouettes

• Rova Dress in Wine: a cap sleeve runs into a notched neckline, and the cloque skirt is dramatically full. This is the nearest shape in the current edit.
• Rova Dress in Heliotrope: the same cut in vivid fuchsia cloque, for the brightest take on the look.
• Kova Dress in Aquamarine: a V-neckline, cap sleeves, a fitted bodice and a full pleated tea-length skirt in aquamarine cloque.
• Rune Dress in Burgundy: a boat neckline, structured short sleeves and a full pleated skirt in sheer cloque, for evening.
• Zelia Dress in Brush Stripe Verdant: a square neckline, wide straps and a full tea-length skirt in a printed twill.
• Oryn Dress in Calliope Pink: a fitted Bordeaux bodice with a draped neckline over a circular midi skirt.

For a softer daytime version

The Sana Dress in Brush Burgundy is cut in printed cotton with flutter sleeves and a circular pleated skirt, which suits a garden party better than a gown would. The Wren Dress in Aqua has flutter sleeves and a red scarf that falls to a handkerchief hem, another example of the house’s colour contrast.

If you want a jacket over the top

A sharp jacket keeps a full-skirted dress looking formal on a cool day. The Isabel Jacket in Burgundy has a peak lapel, a single button and a satin scarf lapel; worn over the Rova in wine it makes a tonal day look. Browse more shapes in midi dresses and jackets.

How should you style a full-skirted Roksanda dress for a daytime event?

Keep accessories in the same colour family as the dress, add a hat for racing, and keep jewellery small.

The Ascot look worked because the hat matched the dress. If you are dressing for a race day, a wedding in daylight hours, a garden party and similar events, follow the same rule: one colour, one hat, one bag in a neutral shade. Pearl studs and a slim watch are enough; the shape of the skirt is the decoration.

Shoes should be simple. A court shoe in a nude tone lengthens the leg below a midi hem, and a block heel copes better with grass than a stiletto. Avoid a heavy belt; Roksanda waists are already defined by the cut.

For autumn and winter occasions, swap brights for the deeper shades in this season’s collection. A wine Rova with a burgundy jacket gives you the same discipline in a colder palette. Our edits of burgundy dresses and winter wedding guest dresses have more ideas.

Which Roksanda colours work best for daytime occasions?

Choose one saturated shade and wear it in a single block, the way the marigold Brigitte is worn.

Marigold is not part of the current Roksanda edit at Coveti, so think about the effect rather than the exact hue. A warm yellow works at a summer event because it is cheerful and stands out against green lawns and dark suits. In autumn and winter the same job is done by deeper, richer colour.

Whichever shade you pick, match the hat and keep the bag and shoes neutral. That is the lesson of the Ascot look: the colour carries the outfit, and everything else steps back. If pink is your starting point, our edit of pink evening gowns extends the idea into black tie.

Which Roksanda size should you order?

Roksanda fits true to size; order your usual UK size and check the bust measurement for fitted bodices.

The house cuts UK 4 to 22, and Coveti lists UK 4 to 18. On the house chart a UK 10 measures 90 cm at the bust, 70 cm at the waist and 98 cm at the hips. A full skirt is forgiving at the hip, so the bodice is the measurement that matters for the Rova, Kova and Rune. US sizing is the UK size minus 4, and EU sizing is the UK size plus 28. Full measurements are in our Roksanda size guide.

What else does the Roksanda Autumn Winter 2026 collection offer?

Beyond full-skirted midis, the season includes silk satin gowns, cape dresses and contrast tailoring.

If the Princess of Wales look is your starting point, the Nella Dress in Ultra Pink is the evening equivalent: ultra pink silk satin with a single cape falling over an orange lining. See the full season in our Roksanda Autumn Winter 2026 edit, and compare the label with similar houses in brands like Roksanda.

Frequently asked questions

What is the yellow Roksanda dress the Princess of Wales wears?

It is the Roksanda Brigitte, a marigold yellow dress with a bow-effect bodice, short sleeves, a fitted waist and a full skirt.

How many times has the Princess of Wales worn the Brigitte dress?

Three times: on the royal tour of Jamaica in 2022, at Wimbledon in summer 2022, and in a custom version on day two of Royal Ascot on 17 June 2026.

What hat did the Princess of Wales wear with Roksanda at Ascot?

At Royal Ascot on 17 June 2026 she wore a yellow Jane Taylor hat with the custom Roksanda Brigitte dress.

Can I buy the Roksanda Brigitte dress at Coveti?

No. The Brigitte is not stocked at Coveti. The Rova, Kova and Rune dresses share its fitted bodice, short sleeve and full skirt, and all three are listed at Coveti.

Is Roksanda a British brand?

Roksanda is a London-based house founded by Roksanda Ilincic, who was born in Belgrade and studied at Central Saint Martins. It shows at London Fashion Week.