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Royal Style: Make Do and Mend, or Go Big and Spend?.

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Maireas · 10/12/2022 16:32

New thread!
Thanks for the title, Deftly!

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justasking111 · 12/01/2023 14:38

LadyVictoriaSponge · 12/01/2023 14:14

I do wish William would make more effort with his appearance he always looks a bit dishevelled to me, I know he is probably trying to look more relatable but it looks as though he just doesn’t care what he wears.

It's a saggy, baggy euchy green jumper.

justasking111 · 12/01/2023 14:41

LadyVictoriaSponge · 12/01/2023 14:14

I do wish William would make more effort with his appearance he always looks a bit dishevelled to me, I know he is probably trying to look more relatable but it looks as though he just doesn’t care what he wears.

William should have gone to Spoke for well fitting trousers and not pulled the jumper out of the bottom of the laundry basket 😂

LadyVictoriaSponge · 12/01/2023 14:44

It’s frustrating because he has the perfect physique for clothes, he could look really sharp if he put in a bit of effort or even used an iron!

Gooseysgirl · 12/01/2023 14:56

Really not great from William! He's the PoW now and really should make a bit more of an effort. It's the official opening of a hospital ffs. KC should give him the name of his tailor!!! Ok from Kate, a bit dull 🤷🏻‍♀️

gluenotsoup · 12/01/2023 14:59

I quite like Kate’s dress today, she looks warm and I’m freezing.
Wills needs a style intervention. I agree that he’s in good shape, tall, could certainly carry a more modern, sharper cut, he’s quite attractive but hides inside g
his jumpers😳

GrouchyKiwi · 12/01/2023 15:07

Assume they're in Scotland since Kate's wearing that coat? Wink

Wills just looks like any man of his age trying to look tidy casual.

TeddyTed · 12/01/2023 15:07

Oof what a day! I work in the next building to the Royal Liverpool Hospital so I saw them arrive! I wasn’t that close as I was just looking out of the window but it was still fun to watch. I spotted the handbag first, it’s gorgeous.

A big fan of Meghan’s halter neck wedding evening dress over here, and the powder blue soles.

TangledWebOfDeception · 12/01/2023 15:14

I love the Amberley. It’s on my list of possible next bags.

paradyning · 12/01/2023 15:40

Flat pair of boots would have been better than those stilettos

TangledWebOfDeception · 12/01/2023 15:48

Tbh I’m at the stage now where I’d cheer and whoop if she turned up in almost any footwear outside of the few styles she usually wears.

I think it probably points to a very steady and stable personality, which is no bad thing in her position. And of course fashion is just fashion. But...well...we’ve said it all before, haven’t we.

justasking111 · 12/01/2023 15:55

The Euro princesses all wear skyscrapers on their feet. Maybe so the crowds can see them. I remember someone saying they went to a garden party at Buckingham palace. All they saw was the queen's hat bobbing through the crowds. 😂

TangledWebOfDeception · 12/01/2023 15:56

They do, but generally with much more variety. Not always stilettos.

TangledWebOfDeception · 12/01/2023 15:59

Letizia might wear stilettos every time? When she’s not wearing S&B marmite, that is Wink I confess I don’t usually pay much attention to what she wears as it’s generally not to my liking.

frugalkitty · 12/01/2023 17:01

MotherofPearl · 12/01/2023 09:43

I suspect that the real reason Meghan didn't wear the Spencer tiara is that its rightful owner, @frugalkitty, wouldn't let it out on loan. She needed it for doing her supermarket shop that day iirc. Fair enough really.

Well, I'm not saying it was my fault she couldn't use the Spencer tiara, and I'm not saying it wasn't <taps nose>

ChicoryDip · 12/01/2023 17:08

Kate's dress under the tartan coat is lovely (not great photos of it) - I like the sleeves and shape of it.

Agree with the PPs above on William's outfit, he could do so much better. In one of the videos online a member of the hospital staff comments on the fact that they have matchy matchy outfits!

That aquamarine ring is fantastic. Have just wasted even more time browsing that website for a nice emerald ring to go with the green version of the halter neck dress. Just need to find £30k down the back of the sofa now.

Royal Style: Make Do and Mend, or Go Big and Spend?.
ChicoryDip · 12/01/2023 17:09

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Maireas · 12/01/2023 17:12

I really like Kate's dress, it's a lovely shape.
We just need a shoe intervention.

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GrouchyKiwi · 12/01/2023 17:20

The dress is from SamCam's company, and it is lovely. I'd rather like to own it.

justasking111 · 12/01/2023 17:26

Interesting I presumed that Katherine and family would have flitted of to warmer climes post Xmas. They've been to St Bart's with the Middleton's in the past. But she's looking pale this January.

chesterelly1 · 12/01/2023 17:28

Well I'm sure I commented at end of last thread about Catherine wearing tartan outside of Scotland and she's gone and done it again. Lovely look today, although I'd definitely have had boots on. William needs to find the smart end of smart casual.

Eaumyword · 12/01/2023 17:53

Kate looks great - love that dress. Yes, it would have looked even better with boots, but I still think she looks fab.
God, I love that aquamarine ring. Want it...

maisiedaisy64 · 12/01/2023 17:57

The green version of Meghan’s evening dress is stunning!

Gooseysgirl · 12/01/2023 18:08

I wonder would Earl Spencer offer to loan MM the tiara if H&M decide to go to the coronation 🤔 Unless he's invited of course, in which case I suppose it'll be worn by Lady Spencer. I'm guessing that sadly MM is unlikely to have access to any of the Windsor bling.

themessygarden · 12/01/2023 18:20

The green Stella McCartney dress is gorgeous, and Sofia looks stunning.

themessygarden · 12/01/2023 18:24

I love Kate's dress, agree it would have looked slightly better with boots. Not sure about the coat though.

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