The Countess of Wessex's Fashion and Style, Part 6: January 2014 - April 2016

[Baroness of Books]

Sophie's Choice - not a good one.

 

[Pranter]

Two thumbs down...and wondering what on earth she was thinking.


LaRae

 

[AdmirerUS]

Two thumbs down...and wondering what on earth she was thinking. LaRae

I bet this is much prettier up close. Sometimes you get impressed by a fabric and the style is one that Sophie usually looks good in. But from 20 feet, it just looks limp and tired.

 

[Noble Consort Ming]

That blouse needs a jacket over it for sure. The hat is nice.

 

[Frelinghighness]

Really bad choice too many pleats and full skirts for her figure and then the belt and lace too. Plus bad limp hair down a true miss for her

 

[cdngirl]

She looked fine to me.

 

[CyrilVladisla]

The color of Sophie's hat is very pretty!
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[Lady Nimue]

June 14: The Countess of Wessex wears a summer dress during 2014's Trooping the Colour. At first I wasn't a fan of her outfit, although looking at it for a second time, it's nice. I also like her hat/fascinator:

Full (ish) view ~ Close-up

If there were a contest, I think Kate would win hands-down. But I think Sophie took a risk - tried something different. It's very fetching imo - but the problem is those around her are more formally dressed so it's a disjunct. Wonder why she made that choice?

 

[dazzling]

June 16, 2014 - The Order of the Garter event.

Not sure what she was thinking with the neck wrap. If she left the feather wrap behind then I think she would've looked quite nice.

Close up ** Full view

 

[cepe]

If there were a contest, I think Kate would win hands-down. But I think Sophie took a risk - tried something different. It's very fetching imo - but the problem is those around her are more formally dressed so it's a disjunct. Wonder why she made that choice?

She has worn it before - a church service. IT just doesnt look right for royal occasions IMO.

 

[muriel]

June 16, 2014 - The Order of the Garter event.

Not sure what she was thinking with the neck wrap. If she left the feather wrap behind then I think she would've looked quite nice.

Close up ** Full view

IMO, not quite the unqualified success that we have come to expect from Sophie.

 

[roseroyal]

June 16, 2014 - The Order of the Garter event.

Not sure what she was thinking with the neck wrap. If she left the feather wrap behind then I think she would've looked quite nice.

Close up ** Full view

Don't like it at all. The feather boa just makes it worse.

 

[princess carmen]

The boa matches the hats worn by the Queen and others . It looks silly to me.

 

[wyevale]

A fuller, more 'New Look' skirt would have made ALL the difference ..

 

[bertie5252003]

Am odd outfit I thought she wore it to a concert for the Queen, if my memory serves me and I didn't know what to say then and am the same now is it Bruce Oldfield??

 

[Lumutqueen]

June 16, 2014 - The Order of the Garter event.



Not sure what she was thinking with the neck wrap. If she left the feather wrap behind then I think she would've looked quite nice.



Close up ** Full view

I don't mind it, could be worse. The feather boa adds nothing though.

 

[TLLK]

I think it was very sweet for Sophie to bring her cat to the service today. I wonder how she managed to keep it draped around her neck the entire time.

 

[roseroyal]

 

[Duchess of Durham]

I am probably the only person who liked Sophie's feather collar. It's different and I like things that are different and not "normal."

 

[Molly2101]

I didn't like the feathers but I did love her hat and hairstyle. I wish Kate would wear her hair up like Sophie does when she wears a hat.

 

[US Royal Watcher]

I am probably the only person who liked Sophie's feather collar. It's different and I like things that are different and not "normal."

I liked it too. It is unique and adds interest to the whole look. I liked the color and the fit is very flattering.

 

[Jacknch]

I like the outfit overall, a nice, neat, cream/white outfit and hat. I'm not sure about the feather collar, maybe a ruffled, silk collar would have been nice if a collar is what she wanted!

 

[Daria_S]

I think it was very sweet for Sophie to bring her cat to the service today. I wonder how she managed to keep it draped around her neck the entire time.

My thoughts exactly. On a more serious note, if she didn't have that furry thing around her neck, it would have been a very nice outfit.

 

[SElizabeth]

Not a fan of this feather thing. It looks like she is headed out to a nightclub/party somewhere that is more appropriate attire. She actually looks silly, something like dress up day at the parade, not good at all.

 

[casualfan]

I'll applaud her for doing something different, and it's certainly not the worst thing in the world, but Sophie's collar is not my favorite.

 

[COUNTESS]

She looks fine, I , too , would lose the furry thing about her neck. Of course, the Garter outfits are silly, too. So she fits in.

 

[MARG]

Is that Boa part of the actual dress or is she using it to tie in the shades of her dress and hat?

 

[roseroyal]

Part of the actual dress- source Royal Order of sartorial splendor.

 

[Lady Nimue]

June 16, 2014 Close up ** Full view

I like it. It all works for me. The fitted dress is especially nice - and the boa is fine, too.

 

[Frelinghighness]

I like the boa, just don't like the belt on the dress. She is pretty short and short waisted so should avoid belts, IMO.