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Title: Favourite Outfits of the BRF Women
Post by: Canuck on July 31, 2014, 06:03:17 PM
Since things are quiet around here right now, I thought it might be time for a fun fashion topic.  What are your favourite outfits worn by the ladies of the BRF?

I wasn't around through all of the Queen's reign, but here are two favourites I've seen in retrospectives (one from her younger years and one more recent):
The top picture here:  Queen Elizabeth II: 60 years of impeccable style - Telegraph (http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG9173551/Queen-Elizabeth-II-60-years-of-impeccable-style.html)
Queen Elizabeth II begins her 20th trip to Northern Ireland - Photos (http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/06/26/12417621-queen-elizabeth-ii-begins-her-20th-trip-to-northern-ireland?lite)


In looking at her clothing, I found this retrospective particularly good.  Her Majesty was extremely stylish in her day!
The Young Queen Elizabeth - Royal Gowns from the 1950s | Edelweiss Patterns Blog (http://www.edelweisspatterns.com/blog/?p=2418)


For Camilla, her wedding dress is far and away my favourite.  It was an occasion I imagine was very difficult to find the right tone for, and in my opinion she handled it perfectly:
The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor: Readers? Top 10 Wedding Gowns: #7. The Duchess of Cornwall (http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.ca/2012/10/readers-top-10-wedding-gowns-7-duchess.html)

I'm also impressed by how well Camilla pulls off the very biggest tiaras in the BRF vault.  This was a great look, too:
Camilla Attends State Dinner for Obama (http://chexydecimal.com/2011/05/camilla-attends-state-dinner-for-obama/)


For Kate, I find it difficult to choose just one or two looks, as I love so much of what she wears.  But here are two I'm particularly fond of right now:
Day 5 of the Royal Visit: Kate wears Alexander McQueen in Prince Edward Island - Louloumagazine.com (http://en.louloumagazine.com/ll-blog/editors-blog-blogs/events-blogs/day-5-of-the-royal-visit-kate-wears-alexander-mcqueen-in-prince-edward-island/)
Kate Shines in Jenny Packham, a Prada Purse, Links of London & LK Bennett ยป What Kate Wore (http://whatkatewore.com/2011/06/09/kate-shimmers-shines-in-jenny-packham-at-the-ark-dinner/)
Title: Re: Favourite Outfits of the BRF Women
Post by: TLLK on August 01, 2014, 01:19:50 AM
Outstanding selections for the BRF ladies!!! HM in her youth and her beautiful blue for NI. Camilla's wedding attire is among my favorites and perfectly suited for a second marriage. The state dinner outfit with the tiara and jewelry were very elegant for the evening. Not a fan of the McQueen knit outfit, but like the ponytail for Kate. The Jenny Packman pink gown is one of her very best evening looks ever.