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ROYAL OUTFITS FOR NOVEMBER

Oznell — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 20:57:27 GMT

Interesting to see the ceremonial outfits chosen by royalty for signal occasions, like Britain's solemn "Remembrance Day", formerly Armistice Day.

This year, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, wore a strictly tailored coat or jacket, that has military overtones. And of course, the poppies of remembrance. Gives me nostalgia-- Canada observes Remembrance Day also- so we always wore the red paper poppies also on that day:

This picture from 2019 shows that they do recycle outfits. Neat that she had a jeweled poppy that time...

William was well-turned out for his ceremonial duties this year:

Always a moving day for veterans --

On a more celebratory note, Kate welcomed the President of South Korea, and a tiara made its appearance.

It's the first time she's worn the Strathmore Rose tiara. Those formidable shoulder lines have agreeably retro Roz Russell or "Alexis Carrington" vibes --

The tiara belonged to the Queen Mother, the former Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, who owned it before she married into the royal family:

Also for this visit from President Yoon, Catherine broke out a stately and swirly red cape, which really brings the drama --

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TVLand — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 21:12:00 GMT

In the picture with the red outfit doesn't look like Kate is wearing hose.. thought that was a royal requirement?

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candys mine — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 21:21:00 GMT

@TVLand It looks like it doesn't it. Some of the hose the Royals wear are very Very fine material. Maybe after the passing of Queen E. the regulation has been relaxed?

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 21:21:50 GMT

@Oznell

I recall reading in a fashion article that the royals and their outfits also provide a great deal of "entertainment" for many Brits.

Never really thought of it that way before, but it seems to be true.

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Oznell — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 22:47:50 GMT

@TVLand , and @candys mine , you're right, it does look that way. But as @candys mine noted, there is some hose with an ultra fine denier that might not show up on camera.... It'd be interesting to know if they've relaxed the rule.

I think so, @Tinkrbl44 , but probably really varies from person to person, and not just in Britain. There have always been royal watchers-- for the clothes, the historical occasions, the "drama". Similar in some ways to why people follow the clothes of people in the performing arts, and why show biz awards shows used to garner big audiences, I suppose.

I tend to blow hot and cold with royal clothes-watching. Sometimes I'm interested, sometimes not. It's a fun escape. And I'm not really drawn to the way people -- in general-- dress for award shows, so royalty is a better bet for me! I do like the fact that, generally, the clothes are more subtle and classic.

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kaydee50 — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 22:56:03 GMT

How do they walk in those shoes?? Still amazes me who totters on anything over an in inch!

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DottieBlue — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 03:19:09 GMT

What a pretty tiara.

You'd always be able to tell if I was wearing hose....it would have a great big run in it!

Thanks for posting, enjoyed the photos.

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Flatbush — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 07:50:10 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
How do they walk in those shoes?? Still amazes me who totters on anything over an in inch!

Yes, but, what beautiful shoes they are....classy and sexy. Love them, but cannot wear them.

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Oznell — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:28:50 GMT

Oh, same here, @Flatbush -- I think they are so elegant. But my poor feet, after two surgeries and looking at a third coming up, quail at the thought!

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Redshoes07 — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:43:36 GMT

I don't understand the allure of the British monarchy.

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Oznell — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 22:05:08 GMT

@Redshoes07 , it still might not make much sense to you, but in Message #5 of the thread, I tried to explain the phenom of "royal clothes-watching" as best I could. I don't think that mine is the best explanation in the world, however. It's not that easy to unravel, since different people do it for different reasons, but I do think there's a fairly plausible rationale for such a widespread pastime.

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Oznell — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 22:15:06 GMT

The same site that had the Remembrance photos, also had some varied shots of other, nice-looking "cool-weather" dressing, past and present:

This was for a recent trip to a "support Ukraine" center in Britain, thus the ribbons--

I really like sweaters, woolens and cute outerwear, so these are right up my alley.

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Another new name Sue — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 22:38:22 GMT

@DottieBlue You made me laugh, remembering runs in hose! Remember stopping them with clear nail polish? I'm sure glad those days are far behind me!

Katherine is soooo elegant.

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DSD2 — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:35:49 GMT

Love the second picture, so elegant with the hat and that lovely jeweled poppy pin. The earrings are the perfect compliment.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:54:35 GMT

@Redshoes07 wrote:
I don't understand the allure of the British monarchy.

@Redshoes07

ITA .... I think much comes from the fact they are accidents by birth. Never had to qualify or run for public office, yet they are handed a luxurious life and adoration on a silver platter.

Of course, who they are when the cameras aren't present is another thing entirely.

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tansy — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 01:16:03 GMT

@Another new name Sue wrote:
@DottieBlue You made me laugh, remembering runs in hose! Remember stopping them with clear nail polish? I'm sure glad those days are far behind me!

Katherine is soooo elegant.

And then having to tug on the pantyhose because it was stuck on your leg. Ugh.

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DottieBlue — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 01:40:15 GMT

@Another new name Sue wrote:
@DottieBlue You made me laugh, remembering runs in hose! Remember stopping them with clear nail polish? I'm sure glad those days are far behind me!

Katherine is soooo elegant.

@Another new name Sue

Yes, I remember doing that, but that didn't look so good, either! Ha! I saved a small fortune when I didn't have to wear them anymore.

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Puppy Lips — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 04:28:16 GMT

Funny that pantyhose went out of style. When was that exactly? We moved from Ohio to Florida in 2007. I noticed no one wearing them in Florida, and honestly thought that was a Florida thing, until I learned otherwise - that no one seemed to be wearing them anymore. I am sure I still have a few pair of Leggs somewhere!

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bikerbabe — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 04:34:45 GMT

Love the bright purple dress with the black tights. I’ve gotten away from wearing dresses years ago because I never really felt comfortable in them but I used to wear tights a lot.

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Pearlee — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 06:28:13 GMT

@Redshoes07 wrote:
I don't understand the allure of the British monarchy.

@Redshoes07 Interesting then that you opened and read a thread about the royals. That goes for @Tinkrbl44 also.