Although Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, met her prince charming, Prince Edward, back in the late '80s, it was a few years before they struck up a romance. When they first met, Edward was actually dating Sophie's friend, but thankfully (at least for them), it didn't work out. In 1993, they reconnected and quickly became Britain's new favorite couple. While photographs of Sophie from these early days are scarce — all eyes were still on Princess Diana at this time — there are a few that give us some insight into the duchess' casual style.
In 1994, Sophie was spotted out relaxing with friends and enjoying a walk in the countryside wearing a dark jumper with brown sleeves, and of course, the great British outdoor staple — Wellington boots. Her hair was worn in a short style, giving her a tomboyish appearance. In fact, Sophie resembles a young Princess Diana in this early snap, with her blonde bixie, a beaming smile, and a sense of playfulness.
This look, with its muted colors and shaplessness, was very reminiscent of Sophie's fashion sense at the time. Though she was Edward's gal pal, she had yet to really make her way into the royal fold — or start dressing like a member of the House of Windsor. She was still largely out of the public eye, but that would change over the next few years.
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