Princess Marie's Fashion & Style part 3: August 10, 2009 -

[isabelle 53]

Originally Posted by lumutqueen

She does look a lot like Mary in this picture.

perhaps she should change her hair color and becoming blonde ?

but... some would reproach her for wanting to copy Mette Marit

[LadyS]

A brooch or necklace might have finished the outfit IMO Just would have given it something extra.

[Duke of Marmalade]

Mary and Marie look very much alike anyway, not only at this event. I agree that Marie is in a difficult position therefore she seems to have decided not to bother. The outfit is ok but incredibly bland and dull. The hat looks like an old lamp shade and I hate the dark tights. The coat is average, all in all very uninspired. But it suits the impression that I have of Marie whenever I see her out and about: royal duties and looking (re)presentable are a necessary evil that came with the marriage and cannot be avoided so miminum effort has to do. Unfortunately one has at least to show up at events in order to obtain taxpayers' money to lead a nice and privileged life, if this wasn't the case we wouldn't see much of housewife & mother & lady of the manor Princess Marie in public.

[auntie]

Originally Posted by LadyS

A brooch or necklace might have finished the outfit IMO Just would have given it something extra.

Yes, it would be nice, we just have to ask Mum-in-law margerethe to donate a substantial piece to Marie...