| On the second day of their state visit to Indonesia, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima started the day by taking part in a discussion about the opportunities and challenges for Dutch businesses in Indonesia. The King and Queen, together with their delegation, then travelled to Yogyakarta city, and there, they were received by the Sultan of Yogyakarta in his palace Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat. |
| After a lunch at the palace, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima visited the ‘connected Kampong’, a neighbourhood of the city where internet connections have enabled residents to collectively improve their living conditions and quality of life. |
| Afterwards, the King and Queen visited Universitas Gadjah Mada for the purpose of focusing on the scientific and academic partnership between Indonesia and the Netherlands. There, the King and Queen talked to students about the Innovative Academy, which promotes creative partnership in setting up digital startups. |
Natan Lace Dress
Not bad, looks elegant and polished. I think this kind of dress is ideal for a wedding or christening, it´s maybe not the ideal style for a state visit, especially since the day´s focus was on business relations and science. The hat matches his suit, if that´s of any use.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. I thought she looked so much better in these pics, but out of place. Especially seeing the pics of him with his jacket off, he looks almost relaxed and she looks quite the opposite.
DeleteChel
Another hat would have been better.
DeleteSarah P.
Again not good..... this dress makes her look very wide on the waist and hips.... the horrible shiny pantyhose, the different colours of the shoes, the clutch, the gloves,...... For a woman with endless means for dressing, I do not get it. Besides that, she always seems to be very uncomfortable in her shoes.... heels too high? Shoes always seem to be too small and her feet seem to be put in with force.... very unelegant.
ReplyDeleteLily T.
you are completely correct!
DeleteYes, Lily, you’re right: she never seems to be able to walk easy in those shoes.
DeleteThe pantyhose are not shiny. They photograph that way.
DeleteHow can you tell from a picture that she can't walk well in her shoes?
DeleteAh, Nathan a été emmené dans les bagages.. Il me semble que cette jolie robe a été déjà portée ; après l'affreux bibi en forme de casque, Maxima porte une belle capeline.. Très beaux bijoux mais je trouve que les boucles d'oreilles sont trop longues ; raccourcies, elles seraient harmonisées avec le collier de perles !
ReplyDeleteThis is actually quite nice, although I would have liked to skip the belt and the necklace, which is a bit too much. I would also have preferred accessoars in a dark grey tone instead.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, you are so right. Accessories in a dark grey would have been beautiful!!
DeleteWell, she has obviously chosen not to buy something new for this visit. This is an old one and it shows.
ReplyDeleteA bit oldfashioned and granny-like. Makeup, hair and hat are beautifully done, the still beautifull dress is not flattering for her figure and makes her too big a volume in a country where people are not so tall.
I like it! Yes, it has an old-school vibe and it’s a repeat, which make this ensemble more appealing. The hat is one of my favourites. Maxima wears these large scale hats so well. Well done! Chrissy
ReplyDeleteThe hat again. Wouldn't it be more practical to carry an ombrelle if she is being botherd by the glare and sun? Or is it to make her stand out in a crowd? And as another blog contributor said "she has to give NATAM a break".
ReplyDeleteI think she looks lovely. I like Maxima in this dress the first time she wore it and I like her in it now. I like her her hat and jewellery, as well as the thin belt, which does it's job without drawing attention. The colours are cool and soothing, and even the King's light coloured suit blends in well for them as a couple. Maxima looks smart and relaxed. Very nice.
ReplyDelete- Anon 9:13
I totally agree. Judy.
DeleteFor as warm as it was (she carried hand fan and in other photos was fanning herself), the long sleeves, gloves, and heavy looking hat were a bit much, as was the heavy looking pearl jewelry. This was a day outting, not something fancy. She could have worn so many other appropriate outfits, one wonders, why? .... JT
ReplyDeleteAs usual the overall effect is too much of everything, the dress could be improved with balancing the volume of the skirt, making it more an A silhouette, the necklace is not needed as it just adds to the cluttered effect, and once again these type of dresses look more cocktail than morning event. I like the hat, and wish that she had chosen shoes on the same tone. About the king.. I know that lots of you may favor this bearded look, but I think that he just can't carry it, in my opinion he looks unkept, nothing like King Felipe, always so well groomed, the wrinkled clothing doesn't help either, and yes I know is hot and humid.....
ReplyDeleteTo me it is globally ok, it fits her well, nice colours...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful hat and dress and fits her beautifully. I love when her hair is up. She looks so elegant. And those pearls!! To die for...
ReplyDeleteMaxima looks marvellous.
ReplyDeleteThe jewelry is stunning but I find the dress a bit blah. The soft neutrals don’t really stand out, especially seen against the vibrant clothing of her hosts. The A-line skirt isn’t particularly flattering either for those of us with hips. I do like the hat though...Q. Max wears this oversized shape very well. (V.M.)
ReplyDeleteVery lovely. The pearl jewelry fantastic.
ReplyDeleteNo me gusta, parece que le sobra vestido . Demasiado recargada.
ReplyDeleteSehr elegant, Maxima !!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular as usual!
ReplyDeleteAnother nice dress for the hot climate, and the hat is stylish and also much more practical than carrying a parasol would be. She is a tall lady, that's why cutting the figure with a belt works fine for her.
ReplyDeleteMilly
who's wedding is that ja ja!
ReplyDeleteI like this outfit, and to me it's preferable to the others she has had recently.
ReplyDeleteThis outfit looks better when the Queen is in motion. Beautiful colours. The pearl necklace and pearl drop earrings are superb, and the perfect choice. Love the choice of shoe colour and clutch.
ReplyDeleteI think this is another nice outfit-summery and appropriate. I agree that a less flared skirt might be more flattering and certainly grey shoes would be better but otherwise it all looks good
ReplyDeleteThis is quite a pretty dress. The fabric and pattern are great! I would not break it up with a skinny dark belt, that just takes away from the dress. Will never be a fan of the huge flying saucer type hats. A chic, wide headband would have been so much nicer.
ReplyDeleteShelley
wonderful dress! Want to have it, too!
ReplyDeleteNice style, great eyemakeup *lovelove*, beautiful hairstyle
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