Amal Clooney in black off-the-shoulder dress brings her sophisticated minimalism to Buckingham Palace

While the British royal family is often thought to follow strict fashion rules - such as a ban on bare legs or bright nail polish - most of these notions are actually tabloid myths created for sensationalism. The same goes for cleavages. One of the most talked-about examples is the Duchess of Sussex's off-the-shoulder dress from the 2018 Trooping the Colour parade, when she was accused of breaking royal protocol with her choice of a powder pink Carolina Herrera gown. In reality, however, there is no official ban on wearing an open neckline in the presence of the King or Queen.This type of silhouette - with shoulders on show - also known as a Bardot neckline, brings a subtle sense of romance and sensuality. It gained popularity in the 1960s thanks to French icon Brigitte Bardot and remains the preferred choice of many stars to this day.So, on her arrival in London for the King's Trust Awards, Amal Clooney - accompanied by her husband George - was received by King Charles at Buckingham Palace wearing an elegant little black off-the-shoulder dress with a lightly draped bodice. Her styling was completed with a pair of gold heeled shoes - a testament to her impeccable sense of elegance.


 

The lawyer and active human rights advocate has long been a fan of open-shouldered dresses - her trademark style, which often highlights her elegance and femininity. This is evidenced by the vintage Dior by John Galliano gown she wore to the Cannes Film Festival in May, as well as the striking white Tamara Ralph corset dress, studded with thousands of pearls in various sizes and complemented by ethereal strands of pearls casually draped over her arms at this month's Tony Awards ceremony.If her now-black gown has sparked admiration in royal circles, it's certainly not the first time Amal has glittered at events hosted by the British monarchy. Among her most memorable appearances remains Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in 2018, when she wore a sunny yellow Stella McCartney gown paired with an elegant head accessory in the same colour. Later that year, at a dinner hosted by the Prince's Trust, she opted for a white vintage caped gown by Stephane Rolland for Jean-Louis Scherrer - another example of her impeccable fashion sense.

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