On June 1, 2021, Queen Maxima attended the award ceremony of the Appeltjes van Oranje at Palace Noordeinde in The Hague. The prizes are given by The Oranje Fonds. The theme for 2021 is ‘Mental Strength’ and therefore the prizes went to three winners, who are committed to psychologically vulnerable people. The three winners of the ‘Appeltjes van Oranje’ received a bronze statuette and €15.000,-. The figurine was designed by Princess Beatrix. Queen Maxima presents the prizes to the winners annually.
NATAN Taffeta Dress
What a change!! Simply beautiful..the hair, the colors..everything! Ann B
ReplyDeleteNatan strikes again. Twice in one day. Pretty color but still a disaster of a dress. Love the earrings.
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Is this the plain version of the awful thing that Queen Mathilde was wearing? If so, it is a million times better in this format. Still don't like the belt with the huge buckle but the colour is fantastic on Queen Maxima. Like the earrings and --whisper!---the hair is great! Lovely photo of her and the King with the award winners. Lovely.
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DeleteYes Annie M, that's my thought, the dresses are similar (Mathilde's is horrible). I do like this one better than Mathilde's... but that's not saying much, neither of the dresses looks very comfortable to wear. The color of Máxima's, however, is beautiful IMHO. ~Laurel~
Delete@Annie M. My thoughts match up with yours.
DeleteBut why not shout-it-out about her hair.
Agree !!!
DeleteDead eggs, I was whispering so as not to tempt fate! 😂 Just in case the next appearance was a return to straggles. Have had a quick glance at today’s posts and my fears many have been well founded 🙁
DeleteDear AnnieM
DeleteIn a whispering voice, I'll say "O.K. I understand".
Not for her. Too much body for a dress like that. I'm sorry but it seems horrible to me.
ReplyDeleteSame for Mathilde
Susana
Plain version of what Queen Mathilde was wearing. Still a mess of a dress. jj
ReplyDeleteSpectacular!
ReplyDeleteAnother Natan pub tent.
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Maxima carries this dress better than Mathilde did, and I like the color. It looks like it was designed for Maxima with the huge belt buckle and exaggerated cuff on the sleeves. Maxima doesn't look good in belts either, but she is not as short waisted as Mathilde. At least she has a little more room for the belt and buckle. Anytime her clothes are not too tight and she is not over accessorized, I consider it a win. Great hair as well. ~d
ReplyDeleteThis is the Space Age Stewardess version of that same really awful dress. Thank the Stars Queen Maxima didn't wear a hat, brooch or gloves.
ReplyDeleteThe Queen personally really looks GREAT here, really awesome!
Wow wat zag ze er mooi uit, ze straalde gewoon. en fijn dat deze jurk nog eens uit de kast is gehaald. Blauw staat haar ook erg goed.
ReplyDeleteNice try but not altogether successful.
ReplyDeleteIs it the skirt : too long, too wide?
The colourmatching earrings: too big and too matching?
Wrong shoes?
Donot know, but the total is a no for me.
Josh
Mooi haarstuk, haar kapster is een vakvrouw.
ReplyDeleteAt least she looks better than queen Mathilde in the meadow version but that is not saying much. JUST LOOK at how that hem is hanging down at the back and it is not the designed that way. Look at the picture of the model. How can they let her out of the fitting room like this. The colour suits her and even the design might look stunning on her if someone at Nathan knew how to tailor properly.
ReplyDeleteI could not agree more. Moreover, the short sleeves with the cuffs spoil the total look and make the overall look too wide and too messy.
DeleteLily T.
I agree. I like the idea of the dress, but it´s not working on Maxima.
DeleteToo long for the right proportions.
The uneven hem looks unintended.
The shorts sleeves are not an improvement. The cuffs folded up like that look weird at that height.
Overall I feel that it´s the wrong material for the design. It looks stiff and doesn´t move well. The material bulges and produces a lot of bulk, it simply makes her look big. The too long skirt adds to that impression. And I also think that the pockets cause unnecessary bulk at her hips.
I get a 50s vibe from the dress (as seen on the model), but it needs some swing in the skirt in order to work.
But, I will say that I really like the neckline, the colour, the earrings and her hairdo. I also think that the nude shoes are just right for this look - any other colour would have been a distraction and made her legs look stumpy. The belt buckle is too big but I like the idea of a fabric belt.
Oh well, there you go - I think this is great and she looks fabulous. A rare Natan success as far as I'm concerned.
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Wonderful Q.Maxima!!!! From head to toes!!!
ReplyDeleteThe commenders above try hard not to bite your tongues...
@Natasha, your comment is not polite, you know most people come to this forum to talk about fashion, exchange opinions and definitely state whether they like or dislike an outfit. When people express a difference of opinion at your work place or social environment do you also tell them to bite their tongues? Being rude is not a good way to debate. There aren’t any comments on this thread that attack Maxima’s character, or personality, I would be the first one to object to that. Please don’t be the person that insults people that don’t share the same opinion.
DeleteHave a good day.
MM
Although i should'nt answer to an anonymous post,i give you one.The comments above were inpolite and vicious.Read carefully: "wide","tent"too much body for the dress".WHAT???????????????
DeleteSo i have the right to give my opinion,and i certainly don't need your advice.
Give them better to the bitter,sexists commenters..
Have agood evening.
Très jolie couleur pour Maxima mais c'est à croire -j'exagère un petit peu- que cette grosse ceinture a été copiée sur le même modèle que Mathilde avec même tissu, même combat. Je préfère largement la simplicité de la robe bleue de la dame à gauche sur la dernière image ; par contre, j'adore ses boucles d'oreilles ; un postiche en chignon ?!
ReplyDeleteI think the hair updo is her own hair. And according to pictures the dress exists with a thinner belt, as worn by the model.
ReplyDeleteYes, there are a few things that are awful, this being natan but the colour is fantastic and the hair too.
ReplyDeleteKm
Beautiful dress, fantastic colour, very trendy model. Hair top, not too much jewelry. Lovely in every way
ReplyDeleteThis dress looks fantastic on the model, a little shiny but otherwise elegant and very retro.
ReplyDeleteSo what happens when is worn by Máxima? I think that they used way too much fabric, the sleeves and the bodice are too voluminous, and the belt buckle is ridiculous. Good jewelry and the hair looks Very polished.
Cherry
Nice color, nice hair.
ReplyDeleteWow Natasha, you surely are aggressive….
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Couleurs sublimes.
ReplyDeleteMARIAMAR
What is it with the “good night”s and “have a nice day”s after very rude and unpleasant messages..... These phrases are used very aggressively these days, often to finish a not so nice remark. Instead of “drop dead” or a similar remark it is “have a nice day”.....
ReplyDeleteLily T.
Very nice hairdo!
ReplyDeleteMiranda 🌸
Very nice hairdo!
ReplyDeleteMiranda 🌸
Very nice hairdo!
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