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Do you think Kate gets it "right" compare to other royals?

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WipsGlitter · 20/06/2017 15:25

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Do you think Kate looks the most stylish? I think Sophie looks lovely, great colour and lovely hat. I think Kate has an advantage as she is very slim / toned but not sure if her dress is actually the nicest. I think she also gets all her stuff made to measure / altered so it fits her better.

Bea and Zara's have got very crushed which makes them look less polished. Autumn Phillips looks nice but can only just see her!

Eugenie's is a no from me! too frou frou.

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Abra1d · 20/06/2017 16:41

This Sophie?!

Do you think Kate gets it "right" compare to other royals?
BadTasteFlump · 20/06/2017 16:42

I didn't know Sophie was Claudia Winkleman's sister... does that mean Eve Pollard is her mum too?

SoupDragon · 20/06/2017 16:43

Eugenie had surgery at 12 to (successfully) correct the scoliosis. She has titanium rods in her spine.

Alittlepotofrosie · 20/06/2017 16:43

I think Kate looks really frumpy in that white dress. Lace doesnt suit her.

BadTasteFlump · 20/06/2017 16:44

Yes that one - I didn't know about the maxi dress 'rule', but whatever, Imo she looks fab.

BitOutOfPractice · 20/06/2017 16:44

I think Kate looks lovely and very cool. But jeez I wish she'd be a bit more adventurous with her shoes. Nude courts again

Pallisers · 20/06/2017 16:46

I think Kate dresses very staidly most of the time, considering she is a pretty woman with a great figure. But I like this cream dress.

Also like Sophie Wessex's look. I love Carole Middleton's dress.

Love Camilla's style too. I think Beatrice and Eugenie are drawn to very structured dresses which always look slightly uncomfortable and restrictive.

AprilLady · 20/06/2017 16:47

I agree Kate always looks well put together and groomed and, being somewhat older, it's a look to which I often aspire. However, I do wish she would lose her obsession with everything being fitted and belted at the waist. Unless she is in casual clothes, every outfit she wears has a fittd well defined waist. A bit of variety would add more style and interest to what she wears. Probably showing my age here, but when you look at pictures of Diana, what is striking is just how many different looks she managed to pull off and still look amazing.

GinUser · 20/06/2017 16:56

Kate looks like something out of a costume drama. Sophie looks lovely, but the dress material seems very thick/heavy.
The Queen always looks perfect and cool in the heat.
Anne, Camilla and Carole Middleton look the smartest.
I regret to say the Beatrice and Eugenie look like sacks of potatoes tied in the middle.
Zara's frock is ok, but the hat does nothing for her outfit at all.

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wizzywig · 20/06/2017 17:02

Kates mum looked better today than at pippas wedding i think

NC4now · 20/06/2017 17:05

I like the way they made Kate wear a name badge for the royal box, in case anyone didn't recognise her.

SenecaFalls · 20/06/2017 17:08

And Charles too. His says HRH The Prince of Wales. Very helpful.

MMXV · 20/06/2017 17:09

Everyone except the Queen and Prince Philip wears a name badge.

IHateUncleJamie · 20/06/2017 17:11

You can wear a bra even if you have scoliosis. I always feel sorry for Beatrix and Eugenie - it's as though they need stylists who are prepared to be kind but honest like a supportive Mum, to have guided them towards dressing for their shape and colouring. I bet Bravissimo could fit Eugenie with a decent bra. 💖

Kate looks gorgeous and cool as a cucumber but I think that hairstyle is more suited to someone much older.

I have a lot of time for Sophie Wessex and think she looks lovely in that green. Love Zara T and the Princess Royal too.

Her Maj always looks wonderful. She suits so many colours. Love her.

Typical Daily Fail captions though - a mix of typos and clichés. Gah.

WhiteCaribou · 20/06/2017 17:17

Am I the only one who thinks Sophie looks like she's wearing a 1960s crimplene sofa cover?

laramara · 20/06/2017 17:21

Kate's dress for me although very pretty just a bit too bridal looking, and the unimaginative nude shoes again;she has an amazing figure and great looks, she could look stunning if she were to be a little more fashion forward and adventurous I think she has very conservative stylists

Nettletheelf · 20/06/2017 17:31

Did anyone else notice that Zara's badge said 'Mrs Mike Tindall' instead of her normal name?

Kate looked like a character from The Duchess of Duke Street or something. Really wish she would wear something younger and groovier.

SinglePringle · 20/06/2017 17:37

I think Kate's style is Uber boring usually. So conservative and often looks like it came from Hobbs or Coast (nothing wrong with these I suppose, except she has the pick of UK designers). This white lace is again, predictable. It's fine and she looks fine but it's so.... blah.

However, I was taken aback and pretty impressed with the bright pink / bag waisted coat-dress she wore to the Trooping last Sunday. FIrst thing I've liked in a very long time.

Good colour / design / hat.

Whoever styles the York girls hates them.

Her Maj and Camilla look great. Ditto Sophie.

SinglePringle · 20/06/2017 17:42

And also, Camilla's necklace is outstanding!

NomDePlumeReloaded · 20/06/2017 17:43

Lady Sophie Windsor was Big Suze in Peep Show

LeannePerrins · 20/06/2017 17:44

Nettle that's the correct form of address in (very) old-fashioned formal terms. Tatler is my guilty pleasure at the hairdressers and that's how they still refer to women in the society pages. Most confusing when a woman is more famous than her husband.

NomDePlumeReloaded · 20/06/2017 17:44

Sorry, just seen that the peep show connection has already been pointed out. Blush

NomDePlumeReloaded · 20/06/2017 17:50

The poor guys in their full morning dress. Way too much in the heat. Sophie's green dress looks like it's wool or similar, too. Eeek.