Diamond jubilee fashion – in pictures

The Queen kicked off jubilee proceedings with this cornflower blue coat at Epsom Downs racecourse. This is a colour she knows suits her. The coat is cut in a flattering shape and its gold buttons nicely complement the gold bars on her trademark black shoes Photograph: Tim Rooke/Rex Features

A touch of sparkle, a string of pearls with matching stud earrings, a trademark handbag and some discreet mink gloves – this is a party outfit fit for a queen. She seems conversant with the underwater catwalk trend, with what appears to be a rockpool-inspired embellishment cascading down the shoulder of her dress Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

There's a lot going on in this outfit so it's a relief that it's predominantly white. There's the pashmina, the frilled coat edge and hat trim all vying for attention. But was it warm enough for the royal barge? One appears to be amused, so perhaps it was Photograph: Reuters

During the St Paul's service the Queen wore a pale mint green dress by senior dresser Angela Kelly. Made from silk tulle with star-shaped flower embroidery and a sprinkling of Swarovski crystals, it also featured a matching chiffon drape. Trademark black patent leather shoes and bag were both present and correct Photograph: Ian Kington/AFP/Getty Images

Kate Middleton in scarlet Alexander McQueen, the label behind her wedding dress, with co-ordinating hat and bag for the Thames pageant. Note that she is carrying a tartan scarf, which she later wore. It was dubbed 'a bit Rupert the Bear'. However, it is a reference to her additional title of countess of Strathearn, bestowed upon her when she married Prince William and a nod to the fact they met at Scottish university St Andrews Photograph: Rex Features

This strapless gown with wet-look sequin bodice and exploding fishtail harks back to Cheryl Cole in her X Factor heyday – and it's definitely more 'nation's sweetheart' than Geordie pop star. Her hair, often coiffed into a leonine mane, was tamed into a cascading ponytail, ideal for showcasing those chandelier earrings Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Sir Cliff Richard's two-piece was described by some as flamboyant – not because it was sprinkled with Elton John-style sequins, but because it was – gasp! – pink, albeit the more dusky variety. His Marni-esque three-button suit gets the thumbs-up, while his speckled trainers give it a modern twist Photograph: Rex Features

The last time Dame Shirley Bassey sang at a jubilee bash her sartorial statement of choice was the thigh-high split. On Monday it was a gleaming white gown with a chiffon cape that wafted about as she belted out Diamonds Are Forever. It had just the right mix of starriness with occasionwear Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Most young men at pop gigs wear a T-shirt and jeans, but the Duke of Cambridge and his brother, Prince Harry, are not most young men. Their choice of suit, with an open shirt collar, was one-part Barack Obama in dress-down appropriate mode and one part swish garden party attire. Props to Harry for his bold shade of blue Photograph: David Bebber/AFP/Getty Images

The hula-hoop workout trick is not a new Grace Jones party piece, nor is sporting a perilously high-cut bodice. But then with her endless legs, why not? Typically, the singer didn't stop there, adding a Priscilla Queen of the Desert-style headpiece, long slinky gloves and a bell-shaped open-front skirt Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Not many folk could get away with wearing a romper suit and matching jewel-laden hat. For a jubliee nod, Kylie Minogue's outfit also dripped with pearls. Yep, that's a pearly queen reference right there for you Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Ignore Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da. Blank out the slightly too-jolly-for-his-own-good braces. Swerve the embroidered nehru-collared jacket (by the way Tom Jones also fell into that particular trap). Instead focus on Sir Paul McCartney's shirt. Well-fitted with a contrast collar, this blue number proved to be stealthy fashion triumph on Monday night Photograph: Joel Ryan/AP

The Duchess of Cambridge picked two of her favourite labels to wear to the concert. A black shearling coat by Alexander McQueen worn over a patterned "Bella" dress by Whistles. This look was more in keeping with the Duchess's carefully constructed image than rock'n'roll concert fun Photograph: Dave Thompson/PA

Donatella Versace told the Oxford Union last week that she wanted to put the Queen in black. Last night, on a nippy evening in June, the Queen, who usually favours colour, slipped on a rather regal cloak in exactly that hue. This choice was undoubtedly not meant to be a big fashion statement – yet somehow it turned out to be just that. A triumph! Photograph: David Bebber/AFP/Getty Images