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Royal Style: Embracing Autumn with a Varied Wardrobe - let's be like KC3 and enjoy!

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Maireas · 20/09/2023 19:45

Welcome to the new thread.
Espadrilles in the cupboard, folks.

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queentim · 29/09/2023 17:45

I don't like Kate's outfit at all.. especially pinstripes.

Did she colour her hair darker? I like dark brown Kate

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queentim · 29/09/2023 17:52

gluenotsoup · 29/09/2023 17:44

I think a plain navy top (and some pearls 😉) under that would have looked ok- not anything amazing maybe, but better than the polo neck.
Love BB in cream, she’s so stylish.

Think you're spot on

RockaLock · 29/09/2023 21:51

I love that Kate is trying something different with her hair, and I'm partial to a fringe myself, but like some others I do wish she'd lose just a bit of the length.

I guess re: the polo top, it would have been far too hot to have worn that in London today if you were crammed on the Victoria Line or running to the bus stop, but these are not issues for Kate!

Generally I have liked her suits, though, and it's a change from the coat dresses. Did someone say she had a new stylist or makeup artist or something? Certainly she has a bit of a different look/feel about her recently.

In other news, a Dutch TV company is making a The-Crown-esque mini series about Max's life!

Unfortunately I have no idea whether it will be available in the UK.

Maireas · 29/09/2023 22:00

The Dutch version of the Crown? The Kroon?
That would be excellent. I wonder who could play Max? The costume department would certainly have a great time reproducing the Pringles hats.

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MotherofPearl · 29/09/2023 22:15

I really dislike Kate's polo neck jumper and pin-stripe jacket. She wore a lot of those thin polo neck jumpers last A/W and I think I said at the time that to me they always look so cheap and nylon-y. I'm sure they are not cheap, but they are awful, especially in that colour.

KillingMeDeftly · 29/09/2023 22:17

Here's the trailer https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxtKg-QLVgt/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Maireas · 29/09/2023 22:22

Intriguing, and interesting casting for both Max and Wax!

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RockaLock · 29/09/2023 22:37

I think it's more on her earlier life and when she met Wax, so possibly pre-Pringle era. But it sounds fantastic and that trailer really makes me want to see it!

Maireas · 29/09/2023 22:39

Pre- Pringle? Say it isn't so.
Actually, I would quite like to watch it.

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MrsLeonFarrell · 30/09/2023 08:04

I'm not keen on the polo neck under the suit. Maybe if it was different weather and it didn't make me feel hot! I also find the pin stripes and the gold detailing on the suit over fussy and prefer her other suit shapes.

I do like the addition of suits to her general wardrobe though. I think it helps keep the focus on the causes and I wonder if the constant dresses were more a reflection of Her Late Majesty's slightly old fashioned standards. The suits seem more modern working royal.

KillingMeDeftly · 30/09/2023 08:48

I think the media is going to cover what she wears anyway so she may as well mix it up! CPV loves a pantsuit too but she also wears dresses and separates to events.

themessygarden · 30/09/2023 08:48

It could be a sleeveless polo top, they seem to be everywhere at the moment.

I really wish she would up her game, she has the height and the figure to carry off most styles. I guess she is purposely trying to avoid it being about the clothes, which I suppose is honorable except for those of us who like a bit of fashion, 😉 Her hair is amazing.

Eaumyword · 30/09/2023 08:56

We were amongst royalty on Thursday! No photos unfortunately, but Sophie Wessex was spotted at the 101st Flintham Ploughing Match and Show wearing military style navy.
My DM's friend was asked in advance if they could park the royal helicopter in their grounds 😲
Disclaimer - we are nowhere near that fancy, just people my parents know!

Maireas · 30/09/2023 08:57

A Ploughing Match and Show? Sounds great, and just what royals should be turning up to.

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Eaumyword · 30/09/2023 09:05

It's fab, as it's just a smallish country show, just been a long tradition round these parts and along with the usual attractions, the ploughing competition is fiercely fought!
Extra lovely that the local schoolchildren all go, as traditionally they tended to be the children of the farmers and farmhands ♥️

MotherofPearl · 30/09/2023 09:43

You know what I'm going to say @Eaumyword: that all sounds very county. Smile

Eaumyword · 30/09/2023 09:46

Capes galore!😂

KillingMeDeftly · 30/09/2023 10:36

That's a LOT of buttons Soph...

Royal Style: Embracing Autumn with a Varied Wardrobe - let's be like KC3 and enjoy!
Maireas · 30/09/2023 10:59

Goodness me, buttontastic. I'm put in mind of those old police dress uniforms.

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KillingMeDeftly · 30/09/2023 11:09

Yes, all she needs is a helmet and a truncheon!

Maireas · 30/09/2023 11:13

...and a whistle...

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ArcaneWireless · 30/09/2023 11:35

I wonder if that would have been better with two less pockets, or a finer material or muted buttons.

It looks bulky and fussy.

Maireas · 30/09/2023 12:07

Yes, four front pockets are a bit much, the gold buttons and the gold buckle.

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JaneJeffer · 30/09/2023 12:31

KillingMeDeftly · 30/09/2023 11:09

Yes, all she needs is a helmet and a truncheon!

And a motorbike

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