rosemadderlake
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I have to say, when I think of the royals I still think of both princes.
Charles and William.
Charles and William.
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BBMAnd when you make a Royal Visit, you need to overdress. One way to honor those you visit is to take special care to dress well and be tidy. Look at the others in the photos. They've dressed up, put on jewelry and makeup, done their hair. Her appearance is even bad for an IGer
She looks a slovenly mess. The ratty extensions are the worst. She needs to fulfill the theme of honor and encouragement by dressing up and paying attention to her hair and makeup to make visits like this. Those ladies and gents are assaying her appearance very carefully and the non-verbal cues in her messy hair and overly-casual outfit contradict her words.
Look at Prince Charles. He's taken care to dress up in fine Highland style for his visit to Hardwick. You can be sure the folks there are scrutinizing his getup very carefully and are pleased to recognize the details in his kit.
I see that she is doing the Melania Trump thingy of not putting your arms in your coat sleeves.
2:56 AM - 1 Nov 2019
Richard PalmerVerified account @RoyalReporter
This rather bald statement of the facts remains true 25 days later, as far as I can tell. While there is concern for Harry and Meghan’s mental health, their attitude has disappointed the Queen and other members of the Royal Family, according to several sources.
3:03 PM - 7 Oct 2019
Richard PalmerVerified account @RoyalReporter
Nobody in the Royal Family or the Royal Household is supporting Harry and Meghan at the moment. Even the couple’s aides seem embarrassed by their actions. William, who dropped his brother like a ton of hot bricks earlier this year, and Charles have distanced themselves.
BBM
I have to agree with you @Herat (for once LOL! ). It can be hard to strike the right balance between dressing up or dressing down, but dressing up always shows respect, even if it’s nicer casual wear. Catherine has mastered this, and even in blue jeans and boots she looks appropriate for the occasion. This occasion requires more than jeans. (At least they weren’t ripped like the ones she wore when she “debuted” at the Invictus Games with her Mom...I was appalled. But I’m old.)
I think she’s aiming for unpretentious and approachable, and I don’t think she intends disrespect, but she just doesn’t have the instincts and skill to pull this off while maintaining the dignity required of her. And despite our best efforts here, she hasn’t learned.
As for her hair, I have nothing good to say this time. It’s awful, especially in a bakery context, where a bun would have been perfect. As I’ve said so many times, I’d love to see her ditch the straightening and extensions and rock her natural curls.
I will continue to root for her to develop fashion sense, but at times I despair, and this was one of them.
JMO
As you said you before, it is going to be very awkward at the holiday table.It is really concerning the Duke and Duchess of Sussex seem to have gone rogue from the rest of the royal family. I just wonder how bad things are going to get with the press and increasing numbers of the public against them.
Thanks Lilibet
I'm glad you understand my concerns about this. I know the Royal Family gets a lot of snarking for some of their outfits as stodgy, or too mumsy, or matronly (esp Princess Anne) but there is a reason they overdress for public occasions, as they know they are representing the Monarchy and being finely dressed and groomed is not just a personal habit but a HUGE representation of respect for the public.
If Markle is doing this intentionally as a sign of unpretentious or approachable, or yourthful (!)she needs to study those who do a much better job of it, maybe Sophie Wessex, or Zara Tinsdale, if she doesn't want to emulate Kate.
Don't get me started on the trite sayings on the cupcakes.... it's edging into banana territory again.
Markle just seems to be the Duchess of Pinterest and it's not honoring the position she married into.
As you said you before, it is going to be very awkward at the holiday table.
Awkward to me means all the drama lately surrounding MM. She cant control every dialogue in the Queen's residencesI doubt it. Meghan is such a "California Woman" that she would have no problem talking about her therapy at Christmas dinner, her problems as a Mother, the sexual activity of her and Prince Harry.
California people are really their own culture here in the United States. We just let them go with their TMI. At least no one else needs to talk or say much.
What a culture shock for the royal family!
I usually just read here BUT as a baker of custom cakes if she fiddled with her hair in my kitchen I’m pretty sure my head would explode! Lol
Hands in the hair, put topper on cake, hands in the hair, cut cake? Ewwwwww!
And when you make a Royal Visit, you need to overdress. One way to honor those you visit is to take special care to dress well and be tidy. Look at the others in the photos. They've dressed up, put on jewelry and makeup, done their hair. Her appearance is even bad for an IGer
She looks a slovenly mess. The ratty extensions are the worst. She needs to fulfill the theme of honor and encouragement by dressing up and paying attention to her hair and makeup to make visits like this. Those ladies and gents are assaying her appearance very carefully and the non-verbal cues in her messy hair and overly-casual outfit contradict her words.
Look at Prince Charles. He's taken care to dress up in fine Highland style for his visit to Hardwick. You can be sure the folks there are scrutinizing his getup very carefully and are pleased to recognize the details in his kit.
It really was elegant, refined, and subtle.
The choice of the fascinator/hat was inspired and unique.
I think it was a remarkable outfit for what could have been an emotionally difficult event.
I still remember being very uncomfortable when my future mother-in-law hugged and kissed me at our first meeting or two when my future husband and I were just dating. I didn’t come from a huggy family. I got used to it and felt very loved by her, and I’m much more likely to hug friends now. But I don’t when I first meet someone. So I get the discomfort. To me, extending two hands is sort of a compromise in some situations...warmer than a handshake and less familiar than a hug. But a handshake is always more appropriate for strangers IMO.
Lilibet, you have hit a nerve with me! Shaking hands, hugging, just sort of nodding and smiling, etc. No one knows what to do, when, anymore. Yikes. For an introvert, this can be a source of mild terror. What to expect? Knocked over with a bear hug? A "power" handshake, or maybe a limp, two-fingered one? An air kiss? A little nod of the head? I wish everyone would just acknowledge that the U.S. and, to a lesser degree, Britain, are lacking in this department. I say we should all just make like the French and faire la bise! Everyone knows what to expect.
I agree. It’s a great color, but the sum was less attractive than each of the parts.
Here’s a article full of advice on how to style a leather pencil skirt, including shoes. I like the style of top in the first picture (below) best. I think lower, less delicate pumps would have been better, but the color was great. A couple of tips from the article:
- A pencil skirt is better paired with a loose fitting top
- You can wear almost any color top with a dark leather skirt, but coloured skirts require some discretion to ensure they pair well.
- For conservative or office wear, try to keep matters simple. Opt for a knee-length skirt or accessorize with leggings, tights, or stockings. Pair with a modest top or use a long blazer or cardigan. A blazer with just one button fastened at the waist can really pull the look together.
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Style Tips on What to Wear With a Leather Skirt