Girls night Queen Maxima of the Netherlands dazzles in a

Girls night! Queen Máxima of the Netherlands dazzles in a sensationally shimmering dress as she appears alone in Paris with Brigitte Macron

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands looked radiant as she arrived at a museum in Paris this evening to open an exhibition.

Joined by French First Lady Brigitte Macron as she entered the Musee des Arts Décoratifs, the 52-year-old Dutch queen turned heads in a stunning Iris van Herpen dress as she prepared for the opening of an exhibition by the Dutch designer .

The floor-length gown with a high neckline and cape, featuring embroidery and a shimmering full skirt, ensured all eyes were on the Argentine-born queen as she walked the red carpet.

Mother-of-three Máxima wore her blonde locks in a neat but relaxed updo and opted for statement earrings with her glamorous dress.

Meanwhile, Emmanuel Macron’s wife Brigitte, 70, embodied her signature Parisian chic style in a white coat and black heels.

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands raised the style standards for European royals during an appearance in Paris this evening

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands raised the style standards for European royals during an appearance in Paris this evening

At the event in the French capital, both women stepped out without their partners, as neither King Willem-Alexander nor Emmanuel Macron were present at the event.

The Dutch Queen’s appearance took place on the occasion of the opening of the exhibition “Sculpting the Senses” by Iris van Herpen at the museum.

As she stepped out of the car to greet the French first lady, Brigitte appeared to point to Máxima’s stunning dress to acknowledge her style talent.

Upon her arrival at the Musee des Arts Décoratifs, the 52-year-old Dutch queen met with French First Lady Brigitte Macron

Upon her arrival at the Musee des Arts Décoratifs, the 52-year-old Dutch queen met with French First Lady Brigitte Macron

Queen Máxima was a vision as she stepped out of the car and arrived at the venue - and style icon Brigitte seemed thrilled with her outfit

Queen Máxima was a vision as she stepped out of the car and arrived at the venue – and style icon Brigitte seemed thrilled with her outfit

The sensational dress worn by the Dutch queen featured cape-like details and flared sleeves

The sensational dress worn by the Dutch queen featured cape-like details and flared sleeves

Máxima was a vision in the high-necked dress with a full pleated skirt that reached to the floor and wore her blonde locks pinned up

Máxima was a vision in the high-necked dress with a full pleated skirt that reached to the floor and wore her blonde locks pinned up

Her sensational evening look on her way to France follows an appearance in Rotterdam this morning where she incorporated festive cheer into her outfit.

Máxima wrapped herself up against the autumn cold in her trusty Max Mara coat, which she has often worn to visit a library.

Crafted from camel wool, the Bahamas double-breasted design features a classic notch lapel and a detachable waist belt.

All eyes were on the Argentine-born queen as she stepped out of the car at the venue where she opened the exhibition

All eyes were on the Argentine-born queen as she stepped out of the car at the venue where she opened the exhibition

The Dutch queen smiled with the French first lady and Iris van Herpen, who curated the

The Dutch queen smiled with the French first lady and Iris van Herpen, who curated the “Sculpting he senses” exhibition and wore a similarly eye-catching dress

In the evening, Máxima took center stage when she officially opened the exhibition

In the evening, Máxima took center stage when she officially opened the exhibition

Iris van Herpen is a Dutch fashion designer who founded her fashion brand in 2007

Iris van Herpen is a Dutch fashion designer who founded her fashion brand in 2007

Maxima exuded confidence in the stunning dress, which she paired with diamond earrings

Maxima exuded confidence in the stunning dress, which she paired with diamond earrings

Queen Maxima seemed to appreciate the stunning designs during the opening of the Sculpting the Senses exhibition

Queen Maxima seemed to appreciate the stunning designs during the opening of the Sculpting the Senses exhibition

Maxima and Brigitte spoke to Iris van Herpen about their incredible designs during the exhibition

Maxima and Brigitte spoke to Iris van Herpen about their incredible designs during the exhibition

Maxima chatted with guests while visiting the exhibition at the Musee des Arts Décoratifs in Paris

Maxima chatted with guests while visiting the exhibition at the Musee des Arts Décoratifs in Paris

When Maxima arrived at the venue, she was given a tour of the event

When Maxima arrived at the venue, she was given a tour of the event

The Queen looked through a microscope at the exhibition Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses

The Queen looked through a microscope at the exhibition Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses

Queen Máxima appeared to look through a microscope that was part of the exhibition during the event

Queen Máxima appeared to look through a microscope that was part of the exhibition during the event

Queen Máxima spoke to Iris van Herpen during the opening of the exhibition

Queen Máxima spoke to Iris van Herpen during the opening of the exhibition

Maxima was warmly welcomed on site by Iris van Herpen at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs

Maxima was warmly welcomed on site by Iris van Herpen at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs

The Queen admired some of the stunning dresses at the event at the MusZe des Arts Décoratifs

The Queen admired some of the stunning dresses at the event at the MusZe des Arts Décoratifs

Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Het Begint met Taal (It Begins with Language) foundation, she wore her outerwear over a little red dress and completed her look with a matching hat and pumps.

The foundation helps 15,000 volunteers support and coach 28,000 non-native speakers in learning the Dutch language and culture.

King Willem-Alexander’s wife showcased glamorous makeup with bold eyeliner, bronzed cheekbones and a glossy nude lip.

The queen’s dress and accessories were also repeated. The former was first worn in 2018 and featured a fitted silhouette and asymmetrical ruffle details.

That same year she debuted her scarlet Calot hat by Fabienne Delvigne, while the Natan pumps play an important role in the royal’s wardrobe.