Queen Elizabeth II is often spotted wearing vibrant colors. She tends to wear coats in bright shades with matching hats. Wearing hats to formal occasions is part of royal protocol, but bright colors is a specialty of the Queens for a reason. According to her daughter-in-law Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, her love for vivid outfits is more than just a fashion statement. The queen wears bright colors in order to out stand out.