Carey Mulligan Wore The Row To The Investiture Ceremony

Carey Mulligan attended the investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle this week, where she received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) from King Charles III in recognition of her services to drama.

This occasion often sees celebrities lean into traditional skirt suits, as seen on Emilia Clarke, Ruth Wilson, and Cush Jumbo. I had always assumed that was an unspoken dress code, which is why I appreciate that Carey approached this differently.

She wore an embroidered stand-collar ivory jacket paired with barrel-leg trousers from The Row’s Pre-Fall 2026 collection. It meets the formality of the moment but avoids feeling predictable. The jacket does the heavy lifting here. The intricate embroidery has visual impact, while the sharp collar keeps it crisp and refined.

Then there are the trousers, which shift the tone entirely. The barrel-leg shape creates a silhouette that feels modern without pushing too far for the formal setting. It is a subtle but effective way of reworking what ceremonial dressing can look like.

Her styling supports that approach. The Jacques Marie Mage x George Cortina Dealan square sunglasses add a touch of attitude, while Jessica McCormack earrings complete the look.

This is a confident choice. It respects the occasion but still feels like her.

Stylist: Danielle Goldberg.

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