British labels such as Mulberry and Topshop are hailing her majesty's 60-year reign with Union Jack and corgi-emblazoned gear.

And while it would be nice to salute the Queen by getting decked out in threads from Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and other great Brits, one's budget might not stretch that far.

So what's a would-be royal to do? Get dressed up as majestically as possible, of course, and practise that wave.

Westfield stylist Ella Wallace recommends royal style fans choose ladylike frocks, then team them with glamorous accessories such as pearls, brooches and faux furs.

''You want to invest in the best classic dress you can afford: [pay attention to] the quality, the lines, the cut and your body shape.

''You can be elegant and graceful but still on trend.

''We want embellishment - fur and pearls keep it regal.''

Wallace dressed staunch royal fan Avril Oughton and Kate Middleton lookalike Katarina Jadric for a genteel high tea session at The Hyatt this week.

Mrs Oughton has been to see the Queen on each of her visits to Canberra for the last 40 years and has seen her perhaps a dozen times.

''When she was at the War Memorial she tapped me on the hand, she was beautiful.

''She always looks so elegant and regal. It's nice that she's part of your life.''

Mrs Oughton, whose son once made the front page of British newspapers when he was photographed greeting the Queen, was recently interviewed by the BBC about her memories of Elizabeth II. Mrs Oughton plans to spend the diamond jubilee glued to the television, watching all the action as it unfolds overseas.

For those seriously limited in funds but still into all things royal, Asos has several free printable DIY paper crowns by designers Preen, House of Holland, Danielle Scutt and Julie Verhoeven.