Royal style and gossip: new year, new thread

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And let's stick to critiquing the outfits rather than the wearer!

Sorry, gaunt

Yes, I agree Kate is looking gaunt. Shame.

But good skin and dressing for your shape are meaningless, just hobbies.

I'm If you want to learn about skincare and stuff then fine, but it's not important in the grand scheme of things. I am a total makeup addict but I am glad my school hours or were not taken up with eyelash curling lessons, or how to flatter my bust, instead of something that would expand my mind. Fashion and skincare have about as much place in schools as cricket league tables or the pop charts. If how to dress was part of schooling in days of yore, I'm glad those days are gone because I'm sure girls would have had the shit end of that stick (same with baby-rearing).

Case in point, this discussion about Zara's nails in her engagement photos. I appreciate a nicely manicured hand but she came out with uneven, jagged nails and that's totally fine. It suits her lifestyle and shows her personality and I think it's brilliant that she threw that particular grooming rule out the window.

Yes, gaunt is it. She looks much older than she is, and it's a real shame. She looks so much better with a bit more weight on her. Her skin is also really quite lined and her neck is getting ropey. She's a beautiful woman who is just far too thin in my opinion.

KoolAid I absolutely agree!
That's what's so interesting about style and fashion. People can look fantastic at any age and any shape. We need to let go of the tyranny.

i mean to teach those skills to both sexes really.

Belatedly joining in to say I too hated the tweed Erdem. I think Kate has glowed since Louis was born and I suspect it is relief that their family is complete and no more HG.
I think Meghan should be buying fewer and more valuable and timeless pieces of jewellery, rather than lots of expensive yet trinketty stuff.
Max in the full Stuart was the outfit of the year.

certainlymerry but these skills can be picked up from books, parents, friends, magazines and the internet. Far better to focus on literacy, maths, science and languages. I'm just imagining what "style" lessons I would have been given at school in the 1970s!! Brown goes with everything, you can never have too much crimplene, and always wear American Tan tights!!

Loved her in the tweed dress.

I was joking about flattering necklines being taught at shool, for the avoidance of doubt.

I do however think that basic sewing should make a return to home economics or whatever it’s called these days. For both sexes. Being able to make minor repairs and alterations is an incredibly useful skill. My husband couldn’t even sew a button back on if it fell off.

We’re 230+ posts in already and I’ve only read the first page but wanted to share my favourite outfits of the year! All just screenshots from my favourite Instagram account

I’ve just looked back over Kate’s outfits for the year and these were the ones I liked the most. Loved the tartan skirt combo and the lilac is to die for!

And a close fourth

Kate’s St Patrick Day outfits are normally among my favourites of hers! I think she suits the forest green.

It's nice to see Kate with a handbag instead of a little clutch, isn't it? Meghan has some interesting bags.

Favourites from Meghan

And probably the biggest fail of the year

I can't remember if hey went to Ireland this year or not but these are my favs.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=meghan+ireland&client=safari&hl=en-gb&prmd=niv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiU8YSrrrfAhUqz4UKHagAD7AQAUoAnoECA4QAg&biw=320&bih=529#imgrc=G8QAmedTpHlZdM. And

Agree with the Gail @AhoyDelBoy. There were some dodgy ones in the Pacific too. Like the pink Pom Pom monstrosity.

For Faaacckkksake. Faking autocorrect. *fail. Not fuckin Gail.

Agree, Ahoy and paradyning
She looked great in those sharp, clear outfits, my favourite being the bright blue Givenchy. That floral blue monstrosity was dreadful, with the awful white hat plonked on top. The pink pom pom one too, although she was pregnant, so maybe cut her slack on that one!

We had self defence one term after school (1980s) and my daughters have had it too (2010s). We did all go to single sex schools. I also had a term of ‘Understanding Industry’ in year 9. It focussed on how businesses work, PAYE, employers’ responsibilities, employee rights, how unions work etc. V useful stuff and instead of PSHE.

I take your point about Meghan wearing more statement jewellery as her entire jewellery collection has bypassed me. Does she wear anything? I can’t remember.

Ahoy I'd forgotten about the colour block skirt. That was beautiful.

Biggest fail for me was the Royal Variety Performance dress. Wtf was that?!

For fairness, Kate's biggest fail was the Erdem - for me, anyway. Wasn't crazy about the dress for the state dinner either, although it has grown on me.

Paradyning
M&H visited Ireland this year- their first Royal tour together.
DD2 caught a glimpse at one venue.