Princess Charlene's Fashion and Style Part 8: March 2013 - July 2013

[dazzling]

The colored block dress just doesn't work, the color and fit is awful IMO.
Its a pity such a pretty lady steps up without thinking twice on her overall appearance, hair, make up etc.

 

[Lee-Z]

imo: "understated" is usually not the first thing that comes to mind with the Grimaldi family.. and I'm still undecided whether this is a concious statement of the couple (a new "tone" for Monaco, if you will) or lack-of-confidence-trying-to-blend-in-the-background...

 

[Frelinghighness]

I like both dresses, the second colorful one doesn't seem to fit too well up top.
A necklace would have helped, or earrings.Do lovethe length, colors and fabric.
I was put off by her bad hairdo and makeup on the second also.

 

[Duchessmary]

This "princess" just looks like she can't be bothered. She steps out looking like an unmade bed, her clothes and style are just horrible.

 

[scooter]

This "princess" just looks like she can't be bothered. She steps out looking like an unmade bed, her clothes and style are just horrible.

She's not the only one. I frequently think the same about Camilla .

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

the colourful dress is ok when you have dinner at the beach without makeup or undergarments.

 

[sirhon11234]

I think she has the potential to be very striking, but it might take a bit of time for her to work out how to make an impact as opposed to just looking like she wants to be anywhere but where she is.

That pretty much sums it up. I was surprised by her outfit for Princess Madeline's wedding. It may have worked if she had worn jewels.

 

[Saragli]

I love Charlenes style, she pretty much does whatever she so desires that day and I respect that so much. When she wants to knock it out of the park, she sure as shoots does, when she wants to wear whatever she feels comfortable in, then she goes the full nine yards with it. She's making up her own rules and looks pretty happy with it. Plus, she is in a position and principality where that is not only allowed but encouraged.

 

[Lee-Z]

She's not the only one. I frequently think the same about Camilla .

Well, at least Camilla occasionally wears some big jewelry guns from the royal vaults ;-) I'm sure it's not really her nature to wear the bling, but she actually wears it really well (especially the chokers) when the occasion calls for it...

 

[Baroness of Books]

^^^This, exactly. Camilla isn't averse to wearing her big-gun jewels for the appropriate occasion, and when it's expected of her, unlike Charlene who prefers to keep her jewels stagnating in the vault.

 

[scooter]

Please. If I had what she has access to what those two do, I would be dripping with the stuff 24/7.

 

[COUNTESS]

Charlene needs very little embellishment, she is stunning. It would be nice if she worse some simple jewelry. Camilla needs all the help she can get.

 

[Lee-Z]

Charlene needs very little embellishment, she is stunning. It would be nice if she worse some simple jewelry. Camilla needs all the help she can get.

Could you please enlighten me as to what that last sentence adds to a discussion about "P.Charlene's Fashion and Style"?
Or did you just put it there to satisfy your own grudge?

 

[NGalitzine]

Could you please enlighten me as to what that last sentence adds to a discussion about "P.Charlene's Fashion and Style"?
Or did you just put it there to satisfy your own grudge?

I must admit to also being curious as to what the fashion of the Duchess of Cornwall has to do with the fashion of the Princess of Monaco.

As for Charlenes lack of jewellry sho obviously does not feel the need to prove anything to anybody but going about 24/7 dripping in diamonds.

 

[dbarn67]

I must admit to also being curious as to what the fashion of the Duchess of Cornwall has to do with the fashion of the Princess of Monaco.

As for Charlenes lack of jewellry sho obviously does not feel the need to prove anything to anybody but going about 24/7 dripping in diamonds.

There's a long way between nothing and 24/7? No one realistically expects her to wear jewels "24/7". How about when proper jewels when the occasion warrants jewels? Don't get me wrong, I actually like her take on modern minimalist but only when she owns it and completes the look from head to toe. Too often she just looks like she doesn't care or would rather be anywhere else and that's an unfortunate message to send in her position as
Princess of Monaco.

 

[COUNTESS]

Could you please enlighten me as to what that last sentence adds to a discussion about "P.Charlene's Fashion and Style"?
Or did you just put it there to satisfy your own grudge?

I never added it, it was several posts before me. I think Camilla looks fine sometimes, and not, but this is not the venue. She was compared to Charlene's casual approach to dress and Charlene's lack of jewels. Camilla is not in Charlene's league and never was.

 

[Elly C]

I love Charlenes style, she pretty much does whatever she so desires that day and I respect that so much. When she wants to knock it out of the park, she sure as shoots does, when she wants to wear whatever she feels comfortable in, then she goes the full nine yards with it. She's making up her own rules and looks pretty happy with it. Plus, she is in a position and principality where that is not only allowed but encouraged.

Interesting Princejohnny because this is why I am a little disappointed in her appearances in the recent months. When you are representing your country ( such as at Madeleine's wedding) I think you shouldn't just do whatever you desire on the day. Not sure I agree that the Principality encourages making up your own rules - try coming off the beach in swimwear or entering the casino in trainers

 

[Roslyn]

Charlene needs very little embellishment, she is stunning. It would be nice if she worse some simple jewelry. Camilla needs all the help she can get.

Camilla and Charlene have a few things in common. They are both female and are both married either to the monarch or heir, and they both seem comfortable with themselves and their bodies. (Is the ruling prince of a principality the monarch? For present purposes I am assuming he is.) However Camilla is very much older than Charlene and I see no point in further comparison, especially not in this thread.

I certainly agree that Charlene needs very little embellishment. I can see her setting her own distinctive style involving wearing simple designs she seems to favour complemented by few but striking pieces of jewellery. I look forward to the day she achieves that balance.

 

[MARG]

I love Charlene . . . every time she appears she surprises us. I love her elegant and classic clothing and clean cut lines on her evening wear. As to her jewellery I think she is just not used to it yet and literally forgets to put on her earrings. However, she doesn't really need them to look fabulous.

 

[KittyAtlanta]

Hee Hee. Charlene knows she looks good in a grocery sack, so she sometimes wears one. I can't stop laughing. She's the prettiest European princess around and I think that's why she gets so much guff. Her best accessory is her prince, who holds her hand all the time.

 

[casualfan]

Hee Hee. Charlene knows she looks good in a grocery sack, so she sometimes wears one. I can't stop laughing. She's the prettiest European princess around and I think that's why she gets so much guff. Her best accessory is her prince, who holds her hand all the time.

I couldn't disagree more. she doesn't look good in a sack, though she's done her level-best to wear stuff with the shape and/or color of a sack.

I agree that her best accessory is Albert, but her clothes lately IMO have been really boring or un attractive. I hope it gets better because she is so beautiful and charming.

 

[Victoria's Secret]

I agree with a combination of comments... Whilst I admire her unique style, which makes her interesting to follow, I have been terribly disappointed by the lack of jewelry -- especially at Madeleine's wedding. C'mon Charlene, we have all been waiting two years to see that friggin Ocean tiara on your head! Not even a sash/order... Her 'fashion evolution' is testament to a strong-willed, independent woman who knows what she likes, and that I admire. But heck, a statement piece of bling every now and then -- or just a little something to round off a look -- is certainly not too much to ask for. Kudos though for sticking to your guns re fashion choices, even though they're not always crowd pleasers.

 

[cepe]

Hee Hee. Charlene knows she looks good in a grocery sack, so she sometimes wears one. I can't stop laughing. She's the prettiest European princess around and I think that's why she gets so much guff. Her best accessory is her prince, who holds her hand all the time.

I agree 100% - although I don't think she "knows" she looks good in a sack. I dont think she believes that clothes and jewels and all that stuff is really important, so she doesn't work at it.

Mary before Denmark and Mary now is a good example of someone who has worked at it - she is a "perfect princess" - glossy and elegant. And it has taken time. Fine if that is what you think a princess should be. But it's not the only way. This isn't meant as a criticism of Mary - just an example of 2 different ways of being a princess.

Charlene has been doing this for 2 years and seems to focus more on the work side - charities etc - rather than the fashion.

 

[NGalitzine]

I agree 100% - although I don't think she "knows" she looks good in a sack. I dont think she believes that clothes and jewels and all that stuff is really important, so she doesn't work at it.

Mary before Denmark and Mary now is a good example of someone who has worked at it - she is a "perfect princess" - glossy and elegant. And it has taken time. Fine if that is what you think a princess should be. But it's not the only way. This isn't meant as a criticism of Mary - just an example of 2 different ways of being a princess.

Charlene has been doing this for 2 years and seems to focus more on the work side - charities etc - rather than the fashion.

I tend to agree. People seem to have this fairytale / cookie cutter image of how a princess should look and dress and when a princess decides that is not for her they say she is doing it all wrong. There are different ways of being and of doing a job. Not everyone has to conform to the same fairytale/cookie cutter image. Not everyone has to go about in designer outfits and expensive jewels everyday just to please the glossy magazines and those who love designer clothes and expensive jewels featured in the glossy magazines.

 

[GraceKellyFan]

I also like her unique sense of style and the fact that she wears what SHE wants and not what she thinks is expected. She does seem to have married the man and not the title and has not got much interest in the "fairytale".
On the other hand, I suspect Mary in Denmark chased the title and not the man and has worked hard to portray the "perfect princess", which IMO she is not.
On topic, I would like to see Charlene wear more colour.

 

[casualfan]

This is just my opinion but I don't think she's overlooked her fashion choices out of some altruistic vision of what a princess should be. Geez, a couple of foundation meetings and some engagements don't exactly make her the charity woman of the year.

In the meantime, she just looks sad. I'd say the same thing of a Hollywood starlet or a businesswoman or a secretary.

Her clothes are boring, she has gone out in public more than once with an obvious lack of undergarments, and sometime IMO her outfit doesn't match the event (case in point, the jumpsuit she should've worn to a fashion show but instead se wore to a graduation ceremony).

All my opinion, though.

 

[AdmirerUS]

Can we agree that Grace Kelly made a tough act to follow?

And to be fair - the days when a Hollywood starlet was an impeccable example of fashion are also long gone. Today we get pics of Charlize Theron, Uma Thurman, Scarlett Johansson, Angelina Jolie, etc. all in Ugg boots and PJ pants fetching Starbucks or dropping off the kiddies.

 

[Roslyn]

I agree 100% - although I don't think she "knows" she looks good in a sack. I dont think she believes that clothes and jewels and all that stuff is really important, so she doesn't work at it.

Mary before Denmark and Mary now is a good example of someone who has worked at it - she is a "perfect princess" - glossy and elegant. And it has taken time. Fine if that is what you think a princess should be. But it's not the only way. This isn't meant as a criticism of Mary - just an example of 2 different ways of being a princess.

Charlene has been doing this for 2 years and seems to focus more on the work side - charities etc - rather than the fashion.

Yes, two different but equally valid approaches to the job, reflecting the different styles of the two princesses.

The fact Charlene is not a typical princess makes her interesting to me.

 

[COUNTESS]

I couldn't disagree more. she doesn't look good in a sack, though she's done her level-best to wear stuff with the shape and/or color of a sack.

I agree that her best accessory is Albert, but her clothes lately IMO have been really boring or un attractive. I hope it gets better because she is so beautiful and charming.

She is beautiful and charming and looks good in, almost anything. But, it would be nice if she endeavored to look a little special at times. The earrings the other day, were wonderful. Her love of neutrals have been wearing thin. She looks lovely in both neutral and color.

 

[dazzling]

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