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The dress looks delightful its a great color and I think the shine is appropriate and doesn't overwhelm. Not loving the tiara or hair, but I'm happy she isn't smiling with her teeth.
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 It seems to be the fashion for evening dresses to be so long that they drag along the ground like that. It looks ridiculous to me. Imagine how dirty the hem could get! |
I think it is likely one of the problems with borrowing a friend's dress, you cant really have it hemmed/tailored to fit your body. Borrowing someone else's dress really only works well if you have the same body type (heigh and size) or it come off too long and slightly tight.
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I think it is likely one of the problems with borrowing a friend's dress, you cant really have it hemmed/tailored to fit your body. Borrowing someone else's dress really only works well if you have the same body type (heigh and size) or it come off too long and slightly tight.
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True, but take a look at recent 'red carpet' photos. For some unknown reason, designers have decided that a puddling/pooling effect is stylish (rather than foolish). That being said, I think Sofia looks fabulous.
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02-05-2016, 01:41 PM
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The dress looks delightful its a great color and I think the shine is appropriate and doesn't overwhelm. Not loving the tiara or hair, but I'm happy she isn't smiling with her teeth.
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I had the same thoughts. Dress is good. The tiara and hair, not so great.
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02-05-2016, 07:13 PM
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I quite like Sofia's ensemble and, if it was borrowed, good for her. Like most eveningwear, I find watching the video much more enlightening.
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02-05-2016, 10:27 PM
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I agree the video shows the dress much better than the photos. I also have noticed the Royal gowns of late have had the pooling effect at the hemline.
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Yes, the videos make a big difference. Thank you for posting the link, Marg.
As I thought, the fabric is not light, it seems to have some weight and falls well. I like the dress.
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Its not true it was borrowed from the friend who was reported, Carolina. But that is the identical dress to one of her other friends wore to her wedding. So she either borrowed it or bought a duplicate which if she was going to spend the money on a new gown, I don't see her buying an identical gown.
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Thank you for the info! I still don't like it and frankly I don't care if she borrowed the dress. That's not important to me, but that dress is utterly ugly IMO and doesn't flatter the curves of a pregnant woman!
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I like the dress - she looked lovely although the hem is a little long.
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02-10-2016, 09:00 PM
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I liked the dress it fit her, it was too long but then it wasn't her dress so she couldn't hem it.
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I think Sofia's silver dress looks nice and not too cheap. She looks gorgeous and is rocking that tiara.
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I don't think she is rocking that tiara at all. Not at all flattering with her center part.
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I don't think she is rocking that tiara at all. Not at all flattering with her center part.
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Said it before and I'll say it again...I admire Sofia's loyalty to her Friend, but either that friend gets a Hairstyles and Proper Placement of Tiaras course from whomever does the Gala/Formal White Tie Events hair for the other Royal Women of the SRF and now, or she's got to use someone else for Tiara Events.
The real shame of it here is that IMO this Sofia's best Formal Event look since the Wedding. The Dress looked amazing on her and you could see where lil HRH is...hiding out for now...but not skin tight, therefore obvious, bit also not in it's way thanks to the design. ITA about the hem, but as has been mentioned, that seems to be the trend this Season, as many of the Dresses seen worn at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards also had the pooling effect.
I hate this new trend, as it seems to be an accident just waiting to happen to someone, but especially for Formal Maternity Wear. If it's true it was a borrowed gown, then not much could be done, but still a shame as it would have been a knock out look.
Even w/those two quibbles though, Sofia really did look stunning the other night. :)
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Said it before and I'll say it again...I admire Sofia's loyalty to her Friend, but either that friend gets a Hairstyles and Proper Placement of Tiaras course from whomever does the Gala/Formal White Tie Events hair for the other Royal Women of the SRF and now, or she's got to use someone else for Tiara Events.
The real shame of it here is that IMO this Sofia's best Formal Event look since the Wedding. The Dress looked amazing on her and you could see where lil HRH is...hiding out for now...but not skin tight, therefore obvious, bit also not in it's way thanks to the design. ITA about the hem, but as has been mentioned, that seems to be the trend this Season, as many of the Dresses seen worn at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards also had the pooling effect.
I hate this new trend, as it seems to be an accident just waiting to happen to someone, but especially for Formal Maternity Wear. If it's true it was a borrowed gown, then not much could be done, but still a shame as it would have been a knock out look.
Even w/those two quibbles though, Sofia really did look stunning the other night. :)
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It's a funny thing about dresses that pool. I am not a germaphobe usually, but when I wear something with a hem that drags - it grosses me out. And that and tripping were the first things I thought about the look. Then I decided it was really cute. 
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It's a funny thing about dresses that pool. I am not a germaphobe usually, but when I wear something with a hem that drags - it grosses me out. And that and tripping were the first things I thought about the look. Then I decided it was really cute. |
I agree.  Unless one knows one will always be indoors gliding across polished and clean floors, a dragging hem is not the way to go. The possibility of tripping is no minor matter, either. But if both those aspects were accounted for satisfactorily for Sofia, then why not. 
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Do you think Sofia went home and frantically tried to wash the hem in the powder room sink, using Woolite?
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I think she's outgrown that dress. It is a nice dress but for a much taller woman, imo.
She cant carry off that dress length, at least not right now. The jacket is not a good length for her either, imo, but at least she is saving money not buying a lot of new maternity coats.
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02-19-2016, 06:54 PM
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Love the color but the fit is wrong and the busy bodice does not flatter her.
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There is usually protective fabric strategically placed to allow for wear and tear (though my experience may not be the usual or universal). Palace Cleaners must know what's what. 
