A new fashion guru is in the spotlight: Victoria Starmer, wife of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, stunned Downing Street on election day when she turned up in a bright red Labour dress.
The shining new “First Lady” has already demonstrated impressive talent in the fashion department, and her years of experience as her husband’s biggest cheerleader are no exception.
From vibrant coral to bright red dresses to glittering princess gowns, HELLO! looks back at the mother-of-two’s best fashion moments to date.
First Lady in Red, 2024
When Mrs Starmer walked into No. 10 Downing Street wearing this tomato-coloured ME+EM dress, she officially entered an era as one of Downing Street’s most fashionable women.
The brand’s classic contrast stitch midi dress flattered Victoria’s feminine figure, with dramatic stitching across the waist, sleeves and skirt subtly shaping her silhouette for an effortlessly flattering finish.
2024 General Election Outfit
Forgetting politics, Mrs Starmer won the general election in a landslide fashion victory, appearing alongside her husband in a vibrant ‘Jazz’ cotton-blend midi shirtdress by SIMKHAI.
Victoria wore a cotton-blend dress with a cinched waist and voluminous A-line midi skirt when she went to cast her vote at the polls on July 4, 2024.
Needle & Thread Dresses in the Spotlight, 2024
King Charles and Camilla hosted a state dinner for Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, while Keir and Victoria looked a very stylish couple on their way to Buckingham Palace.
Victoria’s exquisite dress was made by Needle & Thread and was known as the “Heart Lattice Ankle Gown.”
Black Velvet (if you like), 2023
When you receive an invitation from King Charles, you know you have to dress appropriately for the occasion.
The job was no big deal for Mrs Starmer at the state dinner held at Buckingham Palace for South Korean President Yun Seok-yeo last November, where she graced the palace and looked breathtaking in a slinky black velvet gown.
Labour Red, 2023
The Prime Minister can count on his wife as a constant cheerleader in her ruby-coloured political garb.
At the Labour Party Conference in October 2023, Victoria was the lady in red in Edelyn Lee’s “Dada” dress. With its billowing sleeves, belted waistline and soft ruffled hem, Victoria oozed feminine energy.
Halter Neck Dress, 2023
Mrs Starmer looked timeless and glamorous in a black halter neck dress and exuded Bond girl energy at The Sun’s Who Cares Wins 2023 Gala.
Princess Moments, 2022
When Sir Keir and Victoria arrived for a state dinner at Buckingham Palace in November 2022, all eyes were drawn to Victoria’s flowery pink slip dress, which showed off some serious royal energy.
Mrs Sturmer wore her brunette hair up in a sleek bun for the occasion and accessorised with diamond chandelier earrings and a cream-coloured clutch bag.
Monochrome moments from the 2022 Pride of Britain Awards
The First Lady eschewed her trademark “Labour red” colour palette at the Pride of Britain Awards, opting instead for a figure-flattering silk satin jumpsuit.
With a belted waist, bishop sleeves and a button-down blouse, Victoria was a monochrome master in a streamlined one-piece.
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Wimbledon 2022: Keep it cool with coral colors
Victoria sat in the Royal Box with her husband at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, standing out among the all-white tennis crowd in a beautiful and bold shift dress in a vibrant sunset coral color.
She paired the sleeveless dress with oversized black sunglasses and bright orange nail polish.
Boucle blazer, 2022
Queen Victoria sat in a special seat behind the Princess of Wales at the late Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Pageant, sharing the same view as Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
The attractive mother-of-two looked smart and sophisticated in a cream boucle blazer layered with a coral coloured blouse.
