Royal style: Kate/Meghan/Bea/Euj, Maxima/Mary/Letizia/Victoria

[QueenOfTheAndals]

Seeing as the Spencer wedding thread in S&B was so popular, here's a thread to discuss all royal fashion.

(If we could stick to critiquing the clothes rather than the women wearing them then that would be great!)

queen that's such a sad video. Poor family

I don’t like Sophie’s jumpsuit I think it is quite frumpy. Kate’s outfits are beautiful especially the Alexander McQueen.

Can I just say I love Princess Haya. Her style is beautiful. I also think Princess Caroline of Monaco is always elegant and stylish.

Queen Letizia at the Whitehouse in a pink Michael Kors dress - very chic and elegant. The previous day in a polka dot number. Both stylish yet understated and not fussy.

Yes Haya is very stylish. Her sister in law Rania is incredibly chic too and manages to dress within the boundaries of a conservative dress code and never look staid or frumpy.

The video of Maxima was so moving

Hello! Can I join? :)

I'm another one of the fortunate women who can manage to talk about style and beauty AND have other interests, no really! [ much sarcasm ]

I loved the colour of Sophie's jumpsuit and the overall concept but didn't think it was that flattering around the bust, the way the fabric gathered made her look a little dumpy to me, which she most definitely is not. Variations of blue and grey are definitely her colour though.

I have a total crush on Kitty Spencer and the Duchess of Cambridge - I'm eager to see what Meghan is going to bring in the style stakes once she's settled and found her niche, I think it must be difficult to find the right balance initially when you're new to your position.

Googling princess Haya. Queen rania is stunning.

Rania looks so youthful too, I find it hard to believe that she's got kids in their 20s!

I like Maxima, as well as Mary of Denmark. And Swedish royals - especially Victoria and Madeleine. For example recent christening of Madeleine's 3rd child and she had lovely floral dress:
www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/celebrities/news/a21341148/princess-adrienne-sweden-christening-portraits/
or this for Victoria's 40th birthday - so refreshing styles!
www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2017071440646/princess-victoria-sweden-40th-birthday/

Coffeeist Wow! Who is the woman in the green dress. I think Swedish royals win hands down!

Green dress lady is Princess Madeleine's MiL, I think.

I'm a fan of Sophie Wessex; she looks great almost every time we see her.

I also love Meghan's pre-wedding style, think the trousers, simple sweater & fabulous tartan coat she wore up to Edinburgh with Harry, and the lovely sleeveless, belted dress she wore when the 4 of them were on stage talking, I think, about mental health issues. I'm just waiting to see if she turns..well, frumpy, like Kate. I know they have protocol and rules but I think you can still be very stylish.

Queen Letizia always looks chic, too.

I think I will enjoy reading the posts in this thread!

QueenoftheAndals I think you're spot on that Kate has been told to lower her hemlines; there's definitely been a change in her look. She seems older than 36/37.

I think any of the Duchesses/Countesses accompanying the Queen tend to go for paper pastel or more neutral shades so they dont glad with the Queen. HMTQ is quite a colourful dresser!

Camilla dresses nicely, too. I like to see her in navy; I think it suits her well.

Pre wedding Meghan was definitely more casual. I think she's struggling with formal dressing.

Pp who said Meghan struggles with fit was spot on.
She definitely needs to wear tailored or get a seamstress to adjust her off the peg clothes. She’s got to be a size 6.

I do think fashion wise, she didn’t realise how formal being a duchess was going to be. Her style has evolved light years from her first appearance at the Invictus games in ripped jeans and a men’s white shirt. That was only 9 months ago!

I also think Harry has upped his style game too. He looks really polished, whether it’s morning dress, or his improved casual wear.

Just wanted to go retro and post some of Diana’s best looks, given that 80s fashion seems to be coming round again...
My favourite was the Elvis! (Especially with a tiara)

More Diana. Given that she died over 20 years ago, a lot of her looks could easily be worn today and not look dated. I think her style got even better once she was divorced.

A few more
She definitely went through her Dynasty phase ( showing age her..!)
Also loved her shalwar kameez when she was dating Dr Hasnat Khan

Someone has analysed the cost of meghan’s Outfits since her engagement here.
I think it was interesting to see her ascot dress was bespoke so cost £8,000. Also her hat was about £2.5k. I had no idea those Phillip Treacy hats were so expensive.

Evolution of Meghan’s style

www.townandcountrymag.com/style/fashion-trends/g3272/meghan-markle-preppy-style/

I have to admit I didn’t like the Ascot outfit or thr blue and white dress she wore to a wedding recently but generally I love her style. She looks amazing dressed down, like in the white shirt and jeans she wore to last year’s Invictus games.

Meghan is a good casual dresser, and those early trousers /big coats looks were great. The transition hasn't been easy, maybe struggling to find an appropriate look. She could do worse than have a look at Letizia who is probably her size, or Madeleine. I hadn't seen Haya or Rana before this, but some great outfits.

@CurlyWurlyTwirly That electric blue one-shouldered dress is, for me, Diana's best-ever evening gown. I'm Australian and can remember when she visited and wore it to a charity ball in memory of a prominent surgeon who'd been murdered.

The black "fuck you" (for want of a better expression!) dress she wore on the evening Charles gave his interview to one of the Dimblebys was also stunning. I think it was by Catherine Walker, who Kate has also worn a fair bit. It wasn't until recently that I found out that she too died several years ago.

@evilharpy I like a lot of what she wears too - the McQueen trouser suit and McCartney caped dress were standouts. I think she's probably still trying to find a balance between her natural style and what's expected of her as a member of the royal family, but let's hope she can achieve this without going down the boring route.

I think MM has a fabulous wardrobe and I especially like the winter coats. She does tailored very well.