Queen Maxima of the Netherlands Gets Dramatic With Whimsical Statement Bows for Amsterdam Museum Visit With Queen Letizia of Spain

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands made the case for statement bows during a state visit from the Spanish royals. The queen joined her husband King Willem-Alexander and daughter Princess Catharina-Amalia alongside Queen Letizia and her husband King Felipe of Spain for a visit to the Straat Museum in Amsterdam on Thursday.

For the occasion, Queen Maxima wore a green dress with a large statement bow on her shoulder by Dutch fashion label Jantaminiau. The dress featured a checkered pattern of green and mocha hues, with the green color beaded onto the garment.

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Queen Maxima also wore a pair of Gianvito Rossi suede pumps in a neutral hue with the dress. She carried a green clutch by Santesteban and accessorized her look with statement earrings and a glittering hair clip.

Queen Maxima has fashioned a number of elegant looks for the Spanish royals’ state visit over the course of the last few days. During a reception at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam on Wednesday, the royal wore a red ensemble by Maison Natan and coordinated her outfit with Gianvito Rossi heels.

Often photographed alongside Queen Maxima over the course of the visit, Queen Letizia has kept up her appearances and maintained true to her fashion sensibility as well. The royal and her husband joined the King and Queen of the Netherlands and distinguished guests for a banquet on Wednesday night, for which Queen Letizia wore a royal blue gown designed by The 2nd Skin Co. She also wore a diamond loop tiara for the formal occasion.

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands’ Style Through the Years: Bright Colors, Whimsical Patterns & More

Both royal women have showcased their impeccable individual style over the course of the Spanish royals’ visit to the Netherlands. While Queen Maxima and Queen Letizia are clearly influenced by classic silhouettes and traditional styles, the two royal women have demonstrated their individual fashion sensibility throughout this significant occasion.

Click the gallery below to see Queen Maxima’s style evolution.

Launch Gallery: Queen Maxima of The Netherlands' Style Through the Years: Bright Colors, Whimsical Patterns & More

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