This transferred onto Letizia's wardrobe IMO she dresses like any ordinary woman in an office, her everyday clothes are often ill-fitted, old fashioned and most of all, of cheap and bad quality.
I can understand that you may not like some of her outfits, there's been a few I haven't liked. However, I honestly cannot fathom how you can possibly say they are bad quality unless you got up close and personal, so to speak.
There are a few design errors, for example the horrible zippers that Varela often uses on what would otherwise be a flawless deisgn. Those sorts of things should definitely be looked at.
Duke of Marmalade said:
I am missing good quality, smart outfits with chic accessoires and some nice pieces of jewellery, depending on the occasion. If she is too busy to handle appropriately (would be understandable) Felipe should back her up and employ somebody.
Her jewellery is almost always perfect for the events, in that she tends to opt for smaller designs. She'd look silly dripping in diamonds. Plus she's worn Louboutins quite a few times-there aren't many shoe designers who are more chic!
Moreover, while I don't disagree that a stylist is a good idea, surely that is something that can only be considered if they have the funds to back it up? From what I understand they have very little personal staff with only a few secretaries. Unsurprisingly, a stylist may then be considered frivolous or unnecessary.
Duke of Marmalade said:
I don't like the fact that Letizia has made herself kind of "The face of Varela", I think it's her duty to promote others as well and not stick with one exclusively who doesn't even have the slightest standing in spanish fashion.
I'd love her to vary her designers more, I'm a huge Adolfo Dominguez fan and think his clothes would be perfect for her. Again, though, if she's sticking to Varela so consistently doesn't that suggest that she has a valid reason.
After all, it's been noted on the forum before that she's worn Mango/Zara/Massimo Dutti at public events. That's not exactly the behaviour of a princess who has plenty of money to spend on clothes imo.
Duke of Marmalade said:
All I am asking for is that Letizia as PoA should have the same standard / quality in her wardrobe at least as the Infantas and sooner or later than Queen Sofia. Why doesn't anyone complain about them when they show up in Valentino or Oscar de la Renta, swinging their Chanel bags? It's ridiculous that Letizia has to wear the cheapest option (Varela) to avoid being crucified by parts of the media. Why are they not proud of her instead?
I completely agree and think there's something of a hypocritical stance in the Spanish media. I think the fact that the Queen and Infantas are the "born royals", whereas Letizia is the "commoner" makes her easier target for criticism. Therefore when Elena wears Chanel it's acceptable; if Letizia did it she would be crucified (not literally of course!)!