Crown Princess Masako's Fashion and Style Part 1: November 2008 - April 2019

[Prisma]

Visiting Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture on September 26:
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[Prisma]

Blue pantsuit at the International Youth Exchange Conference held at Hotel New Otani in Chiyoda, Tokyo on September 27:
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[Prisma]

Textured white outfit for the 73rd Agency for Cultural Affairs National Arts Festival's opening Kabuki performance "Heike Nyogo no Shima" at the National Theatre on October 1st:

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[Prisma]

2 outfits in Oita Prefecture for the 33rd National Cultural Festival and 18th National Arts & Culture Festival for Persons with Disabilities on October 6:

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[QueenPenny]

I love the white outfit she wore on 10/1, but the blue suit that she wore for the cultural festival, though very nice, is not tailored to her body at all. Much too shapeless. It's nice to see her out so much lately, and looking happy, relaxed, & confident.

 

[Prisma]

Yes, it's wonderful to see more of CP Masako.

Pale blue (grey?) pantsuit for singing/music performances in Tsukumi and Beppu cites in Oita Prefecture on October 7:

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[Prisma]

Greetings for Empress Michiko's birthday on October 20:
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Tea ceremony for Order of Culture recipients on November 5:
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Autumn garden party on November 9. Kimono was worn for 2019 calendar photos
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[Prisma]

CP Masako at the 42nd National Tree Growing Festival in Tokyo on November 17. This is the "tending the tree" part of the festival. I think the main ceremony is the next day.

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[M. Payton]

That is a fabulous color on Princess Masako, just gorgeous. Nice to see a very different color then what she has worn over the years.....Beautiful!

 

[Prisma]

The November 17th's burgundy skirt suit + print blouse, cuffs, and lapels is at least 20 years old. CP Masako wore it on February 12, 1998 when then-Hereditary Grand Duke Henri and Hereditary Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg visited Japan for the Nagano Winter Olympics.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DsQ5__NVYAAaBlf.jpg


CP Masako wore blue for the 42nd National Tree Growing Festival's ceremony on November 18th:

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[iceflower]

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Crown Princess Masako at the 70th anniversary ceremony of the PTA Foundation today, November 21 - nice shade of green!


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[M. Payton]

I must say, she looks really gorgeous today, that is a wonderful color on her and the design is fabulous. This is one of the very best outfits I have seen in a long time on her....hope it continues!

 

[Ista]

She looks extremely elegant, and her jewelry is exquisite. Look at those pearls and brooch...

 

[eya]

Crown Princess Masako today in Japan with the Royal Couple of Jordan

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ds60Sz4XQAAohZj.jpg

 

[M. Payton]

From what could be seen it looks nice on her, a shawl collar with a straight skirt perhaps. It is the fabric that I love, seems like a nice creme brocade which is nice for the fall/winter seasons. Glad to see her out and doing things, have always liked her and felt sad for her also.

 

[iceflower]

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Here's another view on her look today:


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[M. Payton]

Thanks Iceflower, maybe it is a dress with a jacket over it, however, the jacket bottom is not something I would wear as I do not like curved bottoms on jackets or blouses or anything, always seems like a diaper to me hanging down. I do like the collar and the fabric though.

 

[Prisma]

Based on the lapels, cuffs, jacket bottom, and texture...I think it's the outfit worn for the return concert at the Belgium state visit in 2016.

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Masako's blue suit at the Tree Growing ceremony on November 18 is 20+ years old. Previously worn when then-CP Felipe of Spain visited Japan in 1998 and a practice ship launch in 1997.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dsi3NDDU4AEI9cU.jpg
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[Al khansae]

The fabric is rather unflattering but she looks nice overall,great to see her taking part in this visit

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Masako looks very elegant.

 

[Prisma]

Full view of outfits from November 21 and 18 via twitter

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtEul1PUwAAbOLa.jpg

 

[Prisma]

Crown Princess Masako's 55th birthday photos, taken on December 4:

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https://www.sankei.com/images/news/181209/lif1812090012-p1.jpg

 

[M. Payton]

I also love the colors on her, she looks so happy and at peace with herself, soft and pretty. I think she will do well as an Empress in the future.

 

[iceflower]

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Masako lovely in blue at Emperor Akihito's birthday celebration today, December 23:


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[Ista]

She looks lovely, and her earrings and brooch are perfect with the blue. Beautiful!

 

[Prisma]

Looks like the blue from New Year's greetings with new collar and cuffs.

January 2, 2018:
https://www.asahicom.jp/articles/images/AS20180102000544_comm.jpg

 

[Lee-Z]

love the color (have a jacket in the same color ? )

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

I love that vibrant electric blue colour on Masako. A great wintry look.

 

[Prisma]

After 16 years, Crown Princess Masako returned to New Year's Reception on January 1, 2019!

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[Ista]

How beautiful she looks! The gown itself is standard, and not especially noteworthy, but who cares? It's great to see her, and her smile and the pride in Naruhito's face overshadows everything else.