The Duchess of Cambridge's Eveningwear Part 10: November 2019 - October 2021

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[MARG]

Having looked at Catherine's ensemble I have to admit I am in two minds about her headband. It has obviously been styled professionally and provides a deal is bulk behind the band. But I could see her wearing it to outdoor engagements rather than a Black Tie event.

To be honest, I thought the uncommonly intricate coils of her updo at the Cenotaph was sort of wasted when it would have rocked with her gorgeous earrings the night before.

However, I am think her headband would have looked too frivolous at the Cenotaph. Nevertheless, I think it is definitely a really lovely addition to her style file and would love to see it again.

On another topic, I loved to see some colour in the Royal Box. As HM has aged she has settled on black but that was not always the case. Catherine's dress was a timely reminder.

[Pranter]

I thought Kate's dress was a dark navy but other argue it's black.



LaRae

[dbarn67]

It looked navy too me.

[bertie5252003]

I adore what she is wearing ... did someone say the headband was childish? or was that another forum ? I stand corrected it was another ... but here I go headbands have again become he height of fashion I love that she is wearing one and the one she wore to the christening was gorgeous... the navy is still respectful otherwise she would not have worn the colour

[camelot23ca]

I think she looked good this year. I’m on the fence about the headband but I think overall she pulls it off.

[eya]

Duchess of Cambridge very elegant tonight at the Royal Variety Perfomance. By Alexander McQueen

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11...4101690813.jpg

[Lumutqueen]

Catherine in new McQueen this evening;

*Full Length*
*Front View*
*Side View*

[ladongas]

The neckline is gorgeous.

[Fem]

Usually DoC and McQueen are a great combo, but I'm not THAT into that dress. Something about the lace overlay and that beige/nude material is not speaking to me.

At least it's perfectly tailored. And she still looks stunning.

[ACO]

Not a fan of this dress and the back is awkward. I like the earrings though.

[Elly C]

I agree the neckline is lovely. I wish this had been in a rich colour like midnight blue or emerald green.

[Nico]

The nude effect is .... quite something to say the least.

[An Ard Ri]

Have mixed feelings on the McQueen gown and would have preferred an up do on the Duchess.

[Ista]

I'm in the minority, but I think this is gorgeous on Catherine. The combination of the neckline, the fitted waist, the sweeping skirt, and even the beautiful black lace over a nude base are all spectacular on her. Blace lace over a nude lining has been around for decades so I don't see anything startling in that, and seeing her move in this dress is amazing.

[Pranter]

Not really a fan, I normally like McQueen on her...but this one is just meh. Maybe a different color ...the nude lining perhaps gives it a too neglige effect? Bling might of helped...needed something for that neckline and something other than a dark earring for her ears.


LaRae

[Princess Larisa]

It’s a nice dress, but I much prefer her other ‘black lace over nude lining’ dress:
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8c/38...d6b9b9269a.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b1/66...4e7c06c317.jpg

The pattern of the lace on the new dress isn’t working for me. I agree that a different colour might have been better.

[Elly C]

I had forgotten the earlier black lace over nude lining dress. Yes I prefer this too. I am not usually of the opinion she could be more frugal, but two very similar evening dresses where one would suffice?

[Pranter]

Originally Posted by Princess Larisa

It’s a nice dress, but I much prefer her other ‘black lace over nude lining’ dress:
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8c/38...d6b9b9269a.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b1/66...4e7c06c317.jpg

The pattern of the lace on the new dress isn’t working for me. I agree that a different colour might have been better.

Yes..I prefer the other one to this current one too!


LaRae

[Empress Merel]

Lace over a nude lining is always a bad choice to me. It just really cheapens an otherwise very expensive lace. It probably looks better in movement though.