MARG
Imperial Majesty
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I couldn't agree with you more.It's a matter of taste, but I don't think she's drowning in the dress. More on the contrary, I prefer this style of skirt to the slim dresses she usually wears. The bodice is perfect on her (not like i.e. her wedding dress) and that makes everything looks lighter. It looks like a new version of the dress from W&K pre-wedding dinner (that she has not worn ever again), but I like a lot more the top part of tonight dress.
I love about everything about this appearance. She could have worn more jewels but she's stunning regardless, so queenly!
Better pics:
Full view *** Side view *** Close-up *** Hairdo
I would agree that the only thing missing for Letizia's ensemble was a necklace of some note and matching earrings. The earrings she is wearing are somehow rendered insignificant by her "presence".
I only have one major whine . . . and it's not directed at Letizia. Those darned order sashes are just ugly and in this case I see they tried the run a thread to lightly gather the sash just so it would fit on her shoulder. Royal and VIP women of the world unite and tell them to make them in two sizes!
It is really exciting to wait for formal occasions now that some of the younger Queens and CP's are starting to "go large". Some, of course, have already started to go for shape. Shoulders, bust, waist and even hips are starting to emerge. You only have to look at the previous generation of Queens to get a little inspiration.
Queen Margrethe: Probably the most artistic and dramatic gowns.
Queen Sophia: At the same event as Letizia wore her lavender wonder, wore a gown with an amazing skirt on it.
Queen Silvia: Oh to drool over her magnificent collection of Nobel beauties. Madeleine even wore one on her wedding day at her after the reception party.
Queen Sonja: Aside for her unfortunate affection for yellow big bird colour.
Queen Elizabeth: Norman Hartnell did her proud!
Queen Beatrix: She worked well with what she had.
And from those who have already started to "go large":
Queen Maxima at her brother's wedding
http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1842554/thumbs/o-MAXIMA-570.jpg?8
Crown Princess Victoria
http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Crown+Princess+Victoria+Daniel+Westling+Gala+BcxFu4CqDxFx.jpg
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/...2D8owB4fw05K5peVRHXnCXm427ARE4FkdNWfPwQwOuZEw
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/12/11/23F3076E00000578-2869309-image-a-47_1418289279527.jpg
Queen Letizia's strapless lavender gown
https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/...2Q-7FtNHybdK7vXiSgl5hUVVXpFbY9TDgQd3iZ9vPkDf2
And another view of that gorgeous purple gown in Peru today,
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ce/65/88/ce65882b6e4ba945c4284ec811b2b468.jpg