On April 15, 2022, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a reception for friends and family of competitors of the Invictus Games in Nations Home at Zuiderpar in The Hague. The Invictus Games will take place from 16 to 22 April 2022 at the Zuiderpark in The Hague and are intended for military personnel and veterans who have been psychologically or physically injured while on duty.
VALENTINO oversized double-breasted twill blazer
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Meghan's hair and make-up look lovely. The gold accessories pair nicely with the white suit. I like the suit but something about the jacket is off. I'm not sure if it's the tailoring, fabric or a combination of both.
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Sorry but her hair looks like rat tails.
DeleteFar to much hair extensions
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JC needs an update on normal behaviour. It's embarrassing to see who low you are willing to go...
DeleteHorribly fitting suit.
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@ Marie.
DeleteI have the impression that this Valentino design is meant to be baggy.
In fact, i've just noticed in the publicity above that it is referred to as
" VALENTINO oversized double-breasted twill blazer.
It appears in Valentino's spring and summer collection 2022.
It was first seen in a Paris fashion show in 2021.
So it's the "whim" of the designer to create it as a baggy, oversized ensemble that deosn't fit properly. I think the Duchess gives this weird, creative style a great touch of chic. Bravo madam.
The jacket is way too long on her! Not very flattering.
DeleteThat’s what ruined the look.
Very oversized.
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I feel this trouser suit just swamps her. The overly long trousers and jacket might be a current trend but it doesn’t flatter anyone. Her hair styling however is great.
ReplyDeleteThe Duchess looks really lovely here. A bit boxy and the blazer looks better on the model, but overall a very crisp, lovely look. The delicate gold jewelry is a very nice touch as well. And as always, a beautiful smile to top it all off. It's nice to see them happy and enjoying this time at such an important event.
ReplyDelete@Anon 00:45 I agree with everything you said. The Duchess looks great.
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So they could not travel to the UK for DoE’ s memorial service because they don’t have protection but they can go to Netherlands? Did the Dutch offer PPOs? Just curious.
ReplyDeleteFashion wise I am no fan of this oversized clothes trend , the suit swallows Meghan up
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They flew directly from California to visit the Queen first, after which they met with Charles and Camilla following the Maundy Thursday service before flying to the Netherlands.
DeleteI much prefer this idea of a private visit and quality time spent with the people they really wanted to see, while possibly avoiding those that they might not have wanted to see. Families are complex and everyone has feelings, especially large ones like this one.
I think Meghan looks fantastic and on trend, even though I may not like the trend.
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Good of them to have a stop in London and go incognito to Windsor and meet his grandmother and his father. Lucky the tabloids found out about his visit when he was almost (already) on his way to the Netherlands.
DeleteShe looks stunning, but the outfit doesn’t fit properly and her hair looked better a bit shorter. In that white outfit she certainly stands out. Even though I can admit she’s very attractive, I rue the day Prince Harry married her. Where’s the fab Maxima?
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DeleteI'm a bit confused with your comment.
Are you suggesting that Prince Harry should have married Queen Maxima?
@c draper. Since they are not part of the Royal family anymore the king and queen of the Netherlands are not obliged to invite them at one of their palaces. It is Princess Margriet (King Willem-Alexander's aunt) who is involved in the Invictus Games.
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DeleteNot sure about the fit of the pantsuit, but the DoS herself looks absolutely beautiful, fantastic.
ReplyDeleteOnly if you like kardashian style. Lia
DeleteWhy did she wear a two-figure larger costume? Oops. It wasn't until I wrote that question that I noticed that the discussants in front of me noticed the same thing.
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@ Lia. She is thinner than the Kardashian's no need to compare her with them.
DeleteMeghan looks stunning in general. The Valentino suit cannot be tailored to her tiny proportions. She is paid by the designer to wear it, and it must be returned after the trip. I like that she has thinned out her hair extensions, and they look more believable.
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DeleteThank you for the inside information about the Duchess and her freebie arrangement/s with the Valentino fashion house. How and where do you find this information? Got any more?
The gutter press in the U.K. would pay good money for this information.
p.s. I agree with you that the Duchess looks stunning.
Rachel looks like the suit was made for a larger person. Her jewelry on the left hand looks rather childish (the chain thing). Her hands look oddly 'white' rather than her neck and face. grace
ReplyDeleteShe's called Meghan.
Delete@ Grace. I think it is not a chain on her left hand but a rubber band. Some people do this to help them remember things they may absolutely not forget (at least where I come from people did it). A habit that is gone by now that we have smart phones and other digital stuff to help our memory.
Delete@grace Firstly, you are being petty calling her Rachel. Secondly, had you read the description of the jacket, it says "VALENTINO oversized double-breasted twill blazer". It fits as it has been designed to fit. I agree that it is not to everyone's taste, yet she is on trend. Thirdly, her jewelry is minimal as always. You don't have to care for the style, but is not anything new. Lastly, I find it odd that you are commenting on her skin color, no matter what part of her body you are mentioning. It would save a lot of time if you admit that she is someone that you don't like and you will never have anything nice to say about her. ~d
DeleteThe suit fits just fine because that's the style right now. Oversized and comfy was all over the runways.
ReplyDeleteI think she looks great.
You know @caune, life's funny.
DeleteUneven hems, ill fitting clothes/designs etc are now in the arena of high fashion.
Not all that long ago, if a seemstress couldn't get a hem straight and her work to fit perfectly, she would finish up on the unemployment list.
And these top name designers ask a fortune for their (what used to be)
bad workmanship.
The suit is two sizes too large on her.
ReplyDeleteA very strange person for me. Great Britain no, because we don't have protection, and suddenly the Netherlands ... I don't understand. I'm not a fan of either her clothes or that weird long string on her hand. It is completely unnecessary.
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I agree.
DeleteI remember how it was said about Harry that he was the rude brother, that he had his own opinion, that he did his own way ... I never expected his "belonging" to a woman.
ReplyDeleteRoxie Chelsy
She drowns in this suit.
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I don't think many of her outfits really fit her. This one swamps her. She needs a new stylist.
ReplyDeleteA tight pair of dark trousers would have gone better with this jacket, the whole thing looks strange like this. In general, I find white a bit inappropriate at an event like this - my opinion, she wants to be seen.
ReplyDeleteThis Valentino white suit is very disappointing, the idea is there but the cut, style and fit is unfortunate. The pants are too long and big. The jacket is boxy and large, the back view particularly highlights the ill fit. Maybe on a taller person you could get away with the style and design of the pantsuit. The model wearing the jeans, and gorgeous blouse under the jacket this looks fabulous, the open jacket looks on point and fine. The various items of gold jewellery were all very lovely pieces, but IMO less is more, more elegant. Love the bag.
ReplyDeleteMeghan never wear big jewels. Her jewel choice is fine thin rings (except for her engagement ring and the one which belonged to Princess Diana) and thin bracelets and necklaces. No need to say less is more.
DeleteAnon 17.41 I was referring to the chain on the left hand.
DeleteMegs looks okay; a bit overderessed,it would have looked nicer,if she had different coloured trousers. White shoes don't look right with a white oufit;the handbag strap is too long(Tabby)
ReplyDeleteIt's a cross body bag. The strap needs to be that long.
DeleteStrange how nobody commented or thought it not fitting for Kate to wear white shoes with her white outfit.
DeleteMeghan is blessed with a petite frame, as such this overly large boxy styled suit is not flattering on her. It swaps her. From the back you can see how the trousers do not fit and the jacket is too long and bulky.
ReplyDeleteThe shoes and jewellery are a nice choice. Her hair with just a few inches off, would be perfect.
Love this Outfit - meets with the event which is interested in the future of vulnerable people. Marie
ReplyDeleteMême si c'est tendance actuellement, je trouve qu'elle flotte trop dans ce costume ; un modèle plus près du corps aurait mieux convenu avec un chemisier et surtout dans une couleur autre que le blanc ; jolis bijoux en or dont sa bague de fiançailles ; le sac à mains est vraiment fait pour mon dressing !
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ReplyDeleteSoo expensive clothing and accessories when meeting veterans! Horrible manicure!
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I agree.
DeleteOh of course. She should have worn dirt cheap rags and dressed apallingly to see the veterans because you seem to think that is what veterans like and expect of people coming to see them. Never mind that she is being respectful by dressing smartly in her normal manner without going overboard. Jeeze.
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DeletePlease remind me, Why should veterans not be allowed to meet people in expensive clothing?
Normally I am a fan of the in general "less is more" style of Meghan. But this baggy jacket no. But let's not forget Harry and his initiative to start the Invictus Games, which gives a lot of attention to the handicapped soldiers who fought for our democracy and freedom.
ReplyDeleteI think she looks great - the suit is supposed to be oversized which I know a lot of people don't love. I like it and I think the bright white really suits her. Hair and makeup is nice.
ReplyDeleteBee
She is gorgeous, love the outfit, hair, make-up and jewelry.
ReplyDeleteYou can find this blazer on the website matchesfashion.com. If you look it up, you can see the original backside of the blazer, with *one* single seam in the middle, this seems to be how it was designed for an oversize blazer. But as you can see on the photo of Meghans back, there are two additional seams on both sides of the middle seam, so now there are three of them. This ruins the original design while not helping the bad fit for this woman. Oversize is fashionable, but it does not suit everybody and making oversize a bit less oversize is ... let's call it awkward. (-Ann)
ReplyDeleteShe is turning into J Lo
ReplyDeleteShe looks great from the neck up. I’m not a fan of this outfit though. I’m hoping we will get to see better outfits in the following days.
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I do like this clean smart look, I would love it a lot more if the jacket wasn’t boxy, I get that is the trend nowadays, but I don’t think that it does anybody’s figure any favors. Great hair , makeup and complements.
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Tabby, now that you mention that white shoes do not go with white outfits, I remember seeing Kate wearing white shoes with her white suit a few weeks ago.
ReplyDeleteOMG! So much hate. Embarrassing to read.
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DeleteBut wait for it.
I expect to see any day the publication of a book on the Duchess of Sussex, titled .....
The Woman That the World Decided to Hate.
I am a little late to this party, but this is my impression and opinion on this ensemble. This is a "power suit" from Valentino's Paris Fashion Week - Spring 2022 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show. With a slightly oversized silhouette, flow-y pants and a double-breasted jacket. As you can see from the photos above, the blazer was tailored to fit Meghan's frame and silhouette due to back darts, the original cut did NOT have darts. It is ill fitting and it does not compliment her figure.
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