I like the dress, LOVE the jewels.
I know Ill get jumped on for saying this. However, standing up against sexual violence is NOT making a political statement anymore than Charles and co working against climate change is. I think it was in extremely bad taste for her to show up in non-black. If the politics was too much to deal with, she should have just not come. The black dress code was announced before their attendance was.
She was damned if she do, damned if she don't. Personally I support #TimesUp and don't understand how any female couldn't be against sexual harassment and assault. But it's one's own choice to decide that and it is Kate's right to not want to associate with the movement. She made her stance so now a new conversation will be had because of it.
That said, she looks lovely. Crazy to think she will be having the baby soon.
I don’t think anyone supports sexual harassment and assault. But how does wearing a certain colour dress indicate that?
As many people on Twitter pointed out, if The Queen was there she certainly wouldn’t have worn black, does that mean she doesn’t support women?
Leave the hashtag movements to celebrities.
3) Camilla has supported wash kits for rape victims and I think it's;still one of her causes. Kate can't put on a black gown?
One or all mentioned above could be why others are dragging Kate. For me, this was a land mine that should have thought it out. If DM had to point out the black accent they knew this was going to be a problem. The situation makes Kate look tone deaf.
Yes, she's sitting among celebrities that are wearing black, yet still work with the likes of Mel Gibson, Woody Allen and James Franco.
The movement is so much more than the color of a gown and it's unfortunate that folks are spending so much time worrying about who is and isn't wearing black to an event. I'd rather focus on the abusers and not the women who choose not to wear a certain color.
We see royals wear wristbands and poppies. So this wouldn't have been that much of a stretch.
I'm just saying you can't be surprised when an entire room comes together in solidarity that the ones who purposely avoid it are being called out. We knew it would happen regardless of her color choice.
It doesn't follow that the black dress code was announced before her dress plans had been made for the night, however.
It's Jenny Packham, likely bespoke, which means the dress was designed and the fabric was purchased, cut, and fitted a while back.
So if you're Kate, and you've just spent thousands of pounds on a bespoke gown, how do you justify having a *second* bespoke gown made, when you're 7 months pregnant in what's very likely to be your last pregnancy?
When you start dogging a person because they don't wear what you think they should wear then yes it's bullying. She and every other woman are free to wear whatever color dress they want. You can disagree and that's fine...however the attacking her over it is crossing a line.
LaRae
Sorry the optics look bad on Kate on various levels:
1) Kate has worn black evening gowns as a royal duchess so the protocol argument doesn't work.
2) If Meghan came to BAFTA wearing a colored dress she would have been dragged for days because she was once an actress. Higher standards for the bride of the soon to be sixth in line to the throne and not a future queen?
3) Camilla has supported wash kits for rape victims and I think it's;still one of her causes. Kate can't put on a black gown?
One or all mentioned above could be why others are dragging Kate. For me, this was a land mine that should have thought it out. If DM had to point out the black accent they knew this was going to be a problem. The situation makes Kate look tone deaf.
But my point is why should they be called out? There are many ways to support the movement and someone shouldn't be shamed for not wearing black. Anyone can put on a black dress/suit and a Times Up pin and pretend to support the movement, but what steps are they actually taking to help?
At the Golden Globes, the entire room stood up and applauded Kirk Douglas (despite the allegations against him), so wearing black means nothing if you're still going to turn a blind eye to abuse.
And I have a problem with other women being bullied into wearing something they might not be comfortable with. It's unfair and not to mention not at all what the movement of #MeToo is about. Not a single man is being pressured into doing more, yet Kate is being pressured into doing more for something she can't even say anything about in the first place? I sometimes can't with people. I'm all for political activism and I was one of the ones who said she should wear black to avoid a sh*tstorm, but anyone looking for a political stance from anyone within the BRF is deluded.
Good God, people sharing their opinions is not bullying. Why is it that anytime someone dares to critique Catherine, its akin to bullying?
IMO, her and KP judged this wrong. Doesn't make her an awful person, but it does some a serious lack of understanding IMO which happens to every one in the public eye on occasion even Saint Catherine.
Also, "whataboutism" is gross. Just because some people don't live up to their proclaimed values doesn't excuse the tone deafness of the Cambridges. These people are being dragged way more than the Cambridges all one needs to do is go to twitter or other spaces to see that. So no, people are not ONLY targeting the Cambridges while excusing hollywood.
I can't speak for everyone but of course we're all allowed to share our opinions, and are free to be critical of others in a respectful way - though personally attacking Catherine (or anyone, for that matter) is not respectful and not representing feminism, IMO. There's a difference between respectful criticism and bullying (which is attacks etc) and I personally was focusing on those who have attacked her on all areas of social media.
Where has anyone on this forum personally attacked Catherine? People have critiqued her fashion choice, but no one is saying she is a bad person or supports sexual assault.
What happens outside the forum isn't germane. But for what its worth, I have seen people express disappointment on social media, but hardly attacked Catherine.
I know this is getting OT. I have said my part so I will just bow out.
Also, "whataboutism" is gross. Just because some people don't live up to their proclaimed values doesn't excuse the tone deafness of the Cambridges.
Catherine wearing dark green is a major social problem,
To just show you how ridiculous all of this, you wear black you condemn sexual abuse, don’t wear black and you’re supporting sexual abuse?
I’m really happy Catherine didn’t wear black. Leave the virtue signalling to others.
I agree. Catherine wearing dark green is a major social problem, it's what makes the BRF look tone-deaf. Certainly not the BRF's continued support of Andrew, that's not a problem. I'm glad we're pointing fingers at women instead of accused men, makes me proud to be a feminist.