Duchess Sophie's unmistakable sequin dress is pure Olympic figure skater style

As a fashion editor who has been writing about style for over fifteen years, I love to see the professionals in all their chic finery. The dancers always don beautiful, sequin-encrusted outfits that glisten and illuminate the ice. Ice skating costumes may feature a plethora of sequins, but they are always expertly handcrafted due to safety precautions.

Known for being both dignified and practical, there must be no loose sequins, as they could cause a major disruption if they were to fall onto the slippery surface during performances, which is why outfits are also often reinforced with heavy mesh, too. With all the logistics aside, the aesthetic presentation of ice skating ensembles is pure fairytale glam. The outfits always feature flowing cuts that show fluidity and movement on the ice.

The Duchess of Edinburgh doesn't often wear sequin gowns, opting for more flowing, romantic skirts, but back in 2007, she wore a dress that combined the two, and we could so see this worn on the ice. Yes, it's a little longer than the regular skating looks you might see on the ice, but it still features the elements that are embraced when a professional costume is designed.

Then known as the Countess of Wessex, the blonde royal arrived at the Blush Ball in 2007, which was held at the Natural History Museum in London. Smiling for photographers as she arrived, her beautiful off-white gown sparkled as it caught the light. It featured a striking sequin top and a flowing, sequin skirt that swished and twirled as she walked.

Although British champion Lilah Fear may have donned a gloriously sparkly Union Jack dress on February 9th alongside partner Lewis Gibbons, we would so see her donning a dress like Sophie's in the future, we're calling it….