Crown Princess Mary's Eveningwear Part 5: September 2009 - January 2010

[dee4855]

I don't think it is the same dress, it does not have the slit at the front and the underskirt is pale blue not cream like the dress worn to the wedding. I quite honestly think it's new.

I believe you are totally correct. If you will look at this post you can see that one is all blue in the lace and the newer looking one has the other colors.

Post 64 has a picture of the older gown.

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forum...ember-1st-6th-2009-a-19841-4.html#post1013900

 

[Dierna23]

I too don't think that it's the same dress, I think it's just the same designer.

 

[mellie]

I think so too. The tight-fitting dress can't be turned back to front like that. She might have bought two from the same collection. But I like the newer one better. Very nice, could have been better with a tiara.

 

[PrincessofEurope]

Wow... If this is really the same dress she wore in 2004... then I am very surprised how much you can alter a dress without destroying it.
It looks like a completely new dress. I like this look alot. It looks much better without the v-neckline and the heavy dress underneath it. This was a great choice.

Edit:
Full View

Now that i se the full view of the dress which shows the split at the back i am beginning to think she has had it remodled as the pattern of the overlay is so unique - could explain why it has never been seen since 2004

 

[dee4855]

I think so too. The tight-fitting dress can't be turned back to front like that. She might have bought two from the same collection. But I like the newer one better. Very nice, could have been better with a tiara.

Maybe she borrowed the original one, then purchased the one she is wearing now finding out Princess Victoria had bought the same gown. I love the lace colors on the newer one. The shades of blue on the original are beautiful, yet with the tiny bit of pink and purple it suits Mary so much better.

 

[ayvee]

It's definitely the same fabric overlay - which is from Solstiss lace.
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/laceoverlay.jpg
The beading is quite unique. The dress underneath brings out the different colored beadings on the lace.

Princess Mary has also worn other Solstiss lace fabrics which are used by Julie Fagerholt for her Heartmade collection. She has a Heartmade skirt using Solstiss lace which she has used two different colored-linings/underskirts - blue and beige:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/heartmadeskirtdifflinings.jpg

She also has a Heartmade dress made from Solstiss lace using different linings - beige and black:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/heartmadelacedress.jpg

The current Solstiss lace collection has a similar pattern to Princess Mary's gown but with not so many colored beads:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/747200GEO.jpg
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/747200GEO-long.jpg

The thing about Solstiss lace is depending on your lining, it really changes the look of the lace. This is from the current collection too with different backgrounds:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/761731GKQ.jpg
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/761731GKQ-close.jpg

The Solstiss lace with beads are about US$900 a yard. Just from this, I think perhaps her gown from 2004 was altered to the one we see in the dinner in Vietnam.

 

[dee4855]

It's definitely the same fabric overlay - which is from Solstiss lace.
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/laceoverlay.jpg
The beading is quite unique. The dress underneath brings out the different colored beadings on the lace.

Princess Mary has also worn other Solstiss lace fabrics which are used by Julie Fagerholt for her Heartmade collection. She has a Heartmade skirt using Solstiss lace which she has used two different colored-linings/underskirts - blue and beige:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/heartmadeskirtdifflinings.jpg

She also has a Heartmade dress made from Solstiss lace using different linings - beige and black:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/heartmadelacedress.jpg

The current Solstiss lace collection has a similar pattern to Princess Mary's gown but with not so many colored beads:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/747200GEO.jpg
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/747200GEO-long.jpg

The thing about Solstiss lace is depending on your lining, it really changes the look of the lace. This is from the current collection too with different backgrounds:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/761731GKQ.jpg
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/761731GKQ-close.jpg

The Solstiss lace with beads are about US$900 a yard. Just from this, I think perhaps her gown from 2004 was altered to the one we see in the dinner in Vietnam.

OMG $900 a yard! Welllllll now, that would surely make someone remake a gown wouldn't it. Whatever she did or did not do to the gown it is gorgeous.
$900 a yard! I cannot even imagine that. Thank you Ayvee

BTW beautiful examples you posted for all of us.

 

[Lighthouse]

Ayvee, the first dress is just perfect! The sleeves and blue material are so pretty.

 

[ashelen]

It's definitely the same fabric overlay - which is from Solstiss lace.
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/laceoverlay.jpg
The beading is quite unique. The dress underneath brings out the different colored beadings on the lace.

Princess Mary has also worn other Solstiss lace fabrics which are used by Julie Fagerholt for her Heartmade collection. She has a Heartmade skirt using Solstiss lace which she has used two different colored-linings/underskirts - blue and beige:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/heartmadeskirtdifflinings.jpg

She also has a Heartmade dress made from Solstiss lace using different linings - beige and black:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/heartmadelacedress.jpg

The current Solstiss lace collection has a similar pattern to Princess Mary's gown but with not so many colored beads:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/747200GEO.jpg
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/747200GEO-long.jpg

The thing about Solstiss lace is depending on your lining, it really changes the look of the lace. This is from the current collection too with different backgrounds:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/761731GKQ.jpg
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/mary/761731GKQ-close.jpg

The Solstiss lace with beads are about US$900 a yard. Just from this, I think perhaps her gown from 2004 was altered to the one we see in the dinner in Vietnam.

you are a star thank you so much for the photos and explanation!!!!!!! Do you know where to buy the fabric? it is beautiful1 and Mary looks stunning I ove the new dress more than the old version!!!!!love it!

 

[Bosana]

Ayvee, the first dress is just perfect! The sleeves and blue material are so pretty.

Love the first dress! And the other is quite gorgeous as well. The fabric and style seem to suit Mary very well...

 

[agami.pearl]

Nov 2, 2009 - Mary in a recycled lace embroidered dress but this time worn off the shoulders.

Pic 1 ** Pic 2

I like this dress & its good to see her wearing it again but I dont really like the parting in the hair on the side.

Lovely dress, much more better than the previous version. Cool colors suits CP well. I like the hairdo and the accessories too.

 

[marmi]

Well, remaid or new, I love the new one and never really liked the old one, felt it was far too old for her.
this is far more age-appropriate IMO adn stunning witht he earrings

 

[queenofthelight]

I adore both Princess Mary and her fashion choice,
the evening dress is simply adorable, agree with Marmi, the earrings are stunning.

 

[LizDK]

Trouble finding a date :S

Hi everyone from a newbie here at The Royal Forums

First of all thanks for all the beautiful photos.

I don't know if this is the place to ask, but I haven't been able to find it myself. Can anyone tell me when and to which occassion Crown Princess Mary wore the beautiful Heartmade skirt with the white jacket? I think it was to a friends wedding in 2005.

Thanking you in anticipation

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/9061/heartmadeskirt.jpg

 

[kathl29]

The evening dress is gorgeous - the whole look is very elegant.

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

I think it's a new dress from the same material, don't think the original could be altered to that extend. The fabric is beautiful, I prefer the new version since it looks much better tailored.

Great look although the hair looks a bit messy.

 

[dazzling]

I think it's a new dress from the same material, don't think the original could be altered to that extend. The fabric is beautiful, I prefer the new version since it looks much better tailored.

Great look although the hair looks a bit messy.

The dress is the same, the slit is in the back filled with the underneth fabric, I think this dress is altered and worn the other way round.

I'm sure that I've seen that print on a skirt in Hugo Boss recently so I'm quite sure it's a Hugo Boss dress.

Yes it is a Hugo Boss dress according to this article

 

[ANNIE_S]

I think that the dress looks much more beautiful now than the first time she wore it.

 

[Patra]

I agree with most posters that the "new" dress suits CP Mary much better than the first version. I adore the scallop off-the-shoulder neckline!

 

[ayvee]

Princess Mary at the return dinner Nov. 3, 2009:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/marynov09/nov3/15970557.jpg
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/marynov09/nov3/15970538.jpg
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/marynov09/nov3/15970571.jpg

Gown from YDE Spring/Summer 2010:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/marynov09/nov3/12494960671.jpg

Ole Yde designed Princess Mary's blue-tiered gown she wore for Joachim and Marie's wedding.

 

[PrincessofEurope]

Princess Mary at the return dinner Nov. 3, 2009:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/marynov09/nov3/15970557.jpg
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/marynov09/nov3/15970538.jpg
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/marynov09/nov3/15970571.jpg

Gown from YDE Spring/Summer 2010:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/marynov09/nov3/12494960671.jpg

Ole Yde designed Princess Mary's blue-tiered gown she wore for Joachim and Marie's wedding.

It looks nice this new dress but again there appears to a difference in the dress code as the Queen isnt in a full lenght evening gown

 

[ashelen]

thank you so much i love the photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and the dress!!!!!!

 

[ayvee]

It looks nice this new dress but again there appears to a difference in the dress code as the Queen isnt in a full lenght evening gown

I wondered about why QMII isn't wearing a floor-length gown too. So far, QMII and Princess Mary's outfits seems to be color-coordinated and complement one another but not tonight. QMII is the host for this dinner. Very strange that she chose a below-the-knee dress.

 

[dazzling]

Princess Mary at the return dinner Nov. 3, 2009:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/marynov09/nov3/15970557.jpg
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/marynov09/nov3/15970538.jpg
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/marynov09/nov3/15970571.jpg

Gown from YDE Spring/Summer 2010:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n374/royalmb/marynov09/nov3/12494960671.jpg

Ole Yde designed Princess Mary's blue-tiered gown she wore for Joachim and Marie's wedding.

Mary's new dress 3 layers has been seen on couture runways almost by every couture designer in past seasons.
The dress is not bad but why have the black bow on teh shoulder which doesnt match and ruins the ruffle piece I find it also a bit too girly and boring. Maybe she needed to place a brooch on the side of the belt or something.

 

[Dierna23]

I agree, Dazzling. The black bow really would not have been necessary. The dress itself is lovely IMO, a brooch would have been great. The length of the Queens dress confuses me in comparison with Marys...

 

[Boris]

Agreed - a very nice variation of a frequently seen design, IF it wasn't for that black bow hanging from the shoulder.
It's totally out of place and ruins the soft top ruffle at the neckline.
Regardless, the gown will look beautiful once that black thing is torn off and tiara and orders are worn with it.

 

[carlota]

the dress is very nice! i was actually going to ask if it was by yde, it looks very similar to the dress mary wore to joachim and marie's wedding.

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

That's a stunning gown / look, I actually like the black bow / additions to the dress, saves it from being too white / boring.

 

[lancchick]

That's a stunning gown / look, I actually like the black bow / additions to the dress, saves it from being too white / boring.

I agree. It's hard to see how heavy the black bow fabric is. I'm sure the dress is sublime in person but difficult to translate in a photograph. Mary looks amazing. I love keeping up with her changing outfits everyday during the Vietnam visit.

 

[ashelen]

I wish we could see better her hair style, to dark to see