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Royal Style 👑 Evenings drawing in, more bling?

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Maireas · 22/09/2026 19:58

Evening all! Next thread ready...

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bluegreygreen · 22/09/2026 21:32

Sorry for the duplicate - not sure what happened there!

Maireas · 22/09/2026 21:33

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Banjas · 22/09/2026 21:46

I’m not keen on Kate’s dress.
I don’t think the colour suits her.
The necklace was nicer on Camilla in the slightly shorter length.
William’s double breasted velvet blazer is ghastly.
It looks too short or something.
A single breasted velvet blazer would be so much nicer.
I was expecting something as fabulous as the gold dress K wore to a premiere a couple of years ago.

Maireas · 22/09/2026 21:50

To be fair to William, the jacket does look better on tv, plus Kate's dress moves beautifully.
Double breasted is not a favourite feature on these threads, it has to be said.

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eggandonion · 22/09/2026 21:53

So much seldom worn jewellery to choose from! Purple reminds me of Quality Street!

binofbags · 22/09/2026 21:56

@justasking111 I thought something looked off so it makes sense it was tweaked. I much prefer the original, too much fabric drowning Kate. I think she looks nice in purple though and like her hair off her face. I think the necklace is the wrong length though.

justasking111 · 22/09/2026 21:59

The necklace reminds me of the Titanic one.

binofbags · 22/09/2026 21:59

Bit late but how amazing did Rania look in those shorts, I didn’t think anyone could pull them off!

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 22/09/2026 21:59

Thanks @Maireas

Love Kate in the jewel colours.

I think Kate is a bright clear Winter just like me & the jewel colours are our best colours.

binofbags · 22/09/2026 21:59

@justasking111yes!

Maireas · 22/09/2026 22:00

binofbags · 22/09/2026 21:59

Bit late but how amazing did Rania look in those shorts, I didn’t think anyone could pull them off!

She did! Rania rarely misses, style wise.

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Cassiope · 22/09/2026 22:01

Not keen on that dress with either style of sleeves, however at least it's not as bad as William's jacket - what on earth was he thinking?

The necklace is gorgeous and it's great to see Kate wearing a serious necklace for once, so I'm reluctant to nitpick - please wear these amazing pieces of jewellery more often Kate, I'm sure you'll get the hang of the styling - but it looked much better as Camilla wore it, draped carefully to sit a bit higher and with a neckline that showed it off properly.

binofbags · 22/09/2026 22:02

@Maireas she is my fave & Maxima. Thank you for your work!

Eaumyword · 22/09/2026 22:03

I think Kate looks stunning. I saw a video clip of her walking and the beauty of the dress is all about the floaty chiffon movement.
Love the colour, love the hairdo and the jewels are fab!

Maireas · 22/09/2026 22:03

binofbags · 22/09/2026 22:02

@Maireas she is my fave & Maxima. Thank you for your work!

Ah, it's a pleasure! Thanks to everyone for joining in, and giving such good critique!

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Eaumyword · 22/09/2026 22:05

Sorry, @Maireas, meant to say hi everyone and thanks for the new thread!
Here's to lots of lovely autumn fashion!🍹

RomainsCalmish · 22/09/2026 22:07

Thanks for the new thread @Maireas👑

I’ll take the purple dress, it moves beautifully and the colour suits Kate. That necklace is the star for me though - it’s stunning! 💜💜💜

binofbags · 22/09/2026 22:09

please wear these amazing pieces of jewellery more often Kate

Kate’s style is not my thing but I wish they would at least open the vaults & get more of the jewels out! Is it because they think it’s a bad move during cost of living? 😆

It wouldn’t offend me, I just want to see the gems!

Kirschcherries · 22/09/2026 22:11

Love the colour of the dress and the necklace.

binofbags · 22/09/2026 22:13

I like velvet on but double breasted velvet is quite hard to pull off but points for being bold.

StartupRepair · 22/09/2026 22:14

The amethyst necklace is a stunner.

Maireas · 22/09/2026 22:15

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Waves to friends old and new!

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locketrocket · 22/09/2026 22:59

Evening all

And thank you @Maireasfor the new thread.

I rather like Catherine’s look tonight and think the deep v-neck is a break from the norm.

Choux · 23/09/2026 02:19

Kate’s dress tonight feels like an updated version of this 2012 Packham dress.

Royal Style 👑 Evenings drawing in, more bling?
Royal Style 👑 Evenings drawing in, more bling?
KiIIingMeDeftly · 23/09/2026 02:51

The purple dress is apparently from JP's 2016 collection. That may explain the sleeves as cold-shoulder was quite in back then.

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