Queen Maxima is making a four-day visit to the Kingdom of Morocco in her capacity as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. On the third day of her visit to Morocco, the Queen attended a meeting with Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, Secretary-General of the Government Mohamed El Hajoui and Economy and Finance Minister Fettah Alaoui at the headquarters of Bank Al-Maghrib in Rabat.
On the third day of her visit to Morocco, Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attended a meeting with Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco (eldest sister of King Mohammad VI of Morocco) at her residence in Rabat.
Okay, this is hands-down the absolute strangest styling I have seen in a long while! Beautiful colored suit, but boxy, with collared blouse and...some of the blingiest , shiniest, most magnificent diamonds in any royal house. Diamonds more suited for a special evening occasion. All for a finance/business related gathering. I like Maxima alot and think that despite her hair and fashion woes at times, she is an asset to the Dutch royal house. But this is the strangest fashion miss for me. She might as well have just thrown on the Stuart tiara with this to top things off, ha!
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DeleteYou are so right. Just the tiara missing!
DeleteAbsolutely agreed. I don't understand why such a smart woman continues to look so bad all the time, from her hair and makeup to her clothing.
DeleteChel
Absolutely right. These precious diamond necklace worn with an evening gown at a state visit or reception and here paired with a business suit - strange.
DeletePauline
Totally agree. She loves "bling bling". The more the better. It's really not appropriate during a working visit
DeleteThis is a much more coordinated, structured look and the monochrome wine colour looks lovely on Maxima. However I'm not so fond of the wide legged trousers, though.... they probably keep her cool in the heat of Morocco. I'd also have left out the necklace. Just the brooch and earrings would have been sufficient.
ReplyDelete- Anon 9:13
I agree! She needs to lose the dark blush, it’s harsh and ages her. MR
DeleteWhat is so many diamonds for a daytime event, in a not very weathy country?
ReplyDeleteThis was discussed in the Dutch media. Apparently, it is seen as a sign of respect for the princess.
DeleteNatascha
Magnifique look monochrome sur lequel nous voyons que l'association des boucles d'oreilles, collier et broche est une pure merveille ; une sorte de petit chignon vient compléter l'ensemble !
ReplyDeleteToo little, too late. sarah
ReplyDeleteYes, she saw your comments and it did the business chic style, made up her hair. But too many diamonds for business meeting esp the necklace.
ReplyDelete*she did
DeleteThe jewellery is totally out of place. Not appropriate for the occasion.
ReplyDeleteThere is a category of people here for whom Queen Maxima cannot do good. Now that she is wearing a business style outfit it is not good : too much jewelry, to wide pants, etc... If she had worn one of her summer dress and fantasy jewels it wouldn't have been good either. But be patient people of the Netherlands. Queen Mathilde has been through this also but now that she wears from time to time her old Natan frocks again, most of the bloggers start to like it. One could think the queens of the low countries are in advance with their clothes, it takes the bloggers a couple of years to find out it is not that bad at all.
ReplyDeleteCompletely agree with you; a few hours ago I posted a more or less similar response to a post about Queen Maxima of March 21 (the 'owl dress'). Far too often, in my opinion, it is about attacking an individual rather than voicing fashion criticism. We don't have to have the same opinion about the fashion choices of in this case Queen Maxima, but please stay fair and to the point.
Delete@Anon 16:19 My comment about her too wide trousers was absolutely fashion related and not a personal criticism of Maxima. I also added that I understand the need for wide trousers to keep one cool in a hot climate. Maxima is one of my - if not the most - favourite Queens or royals. Please don't be in such a rush to say that everyone is dumping on her. A few of us are not, and there is a difference, whether it is apparent to you or not.
Delete- Anon 9:13
Indeed a blog about fashion does not require any critical user comments at all, we can just look!… but if we do comment let it be on the fashion and not the person, and let it be fair. In these comments here we have people criticising her skin, her choices, calling her “show off!” (from someone who runs a blog called Kinder Living no less)… it is mean and it is unfair. Imagine before you press publish that Maxima or her kids will read your comment and that you do not want to hurt their feelings; then adjust your comments accordingly.
DeleteExactly - be kinder and relaxter and open minded. Thank you! Siv
DeleteWell, what a contrast, lovely suit and blouse but yep why all the bling, am assuming it’s not fake? Km
ReplyDeleteWas thinking the same. Real diamonds, fake or labgrown? But the pantsuit, fresh and modern.
Deleteanna e.
At least, she is always surprising with her fashion choices, quite refreshing...
DeleteAccording to the Dutch media, the jewels are worth over 1 million euro...
DeleteNatascha
Yes, I agree. The outfit is very good...but too many diamonds for a business meeting.
ReplyDeleteAgree with all your comments: nice business suit and well kempt hair, but a bit of showing off with the diamonds.
ReplyDeleteCannot think what message she wants to give with wearing them in this situation.
Mabel
That she considers meeting the King's sister and other dignitaries important enough to require wearing impressive jewellery. Not every culture has the same ideas about what is or isn't appropriate.
DeleteFabulous color on Maxima! Have to admit that if I had access to royal jewels, I might wear them for non-evening events too 😂
ReplyDeleteAnd why not...
DeleteWell, it is nice to see these fabulous jewels but perhaps not at a daytime business meeting? The only thing I can think of is that she may be going to an evening event afterwards and will change into a gown shortly after the meeting?
ReplyDeleteWhat a show off!!!
ReplyDeleteAs with thoughts of the others, too big and flashy diamonds. Still a major miss with business fashion.
ReplyDeleteWhereas Letizia can make the cheapest outfit look sharp, elegant and expensive, Maxima has the gift to look sloppy, even if dripping with diamonds.
ReplyDeleteLily T.
Amen
DeleteYou are absolutely right!
DeleteLuna
And boring. Leticia just bores me most of the time. I'll take crazy Queen Maxima any day! She always generates conversation with her choices.
DeleteIn the end, Letizia may be remembered for "...making the cheapest outfit look sharp. elegant and expensive.."; Maxima will be remembered for far more important (and better) things.
Delete- Anon 9:13
@Anon 9:13, such as?
DeleteDutchie
@Anon 9.13: the discussion here is about outfits. We do not know their characters nor their REAL accomplishments, since a lot of their socalled ‘work’ is created to give them an air of relevance.
DeleteLily T.
@Anon 08:48 and LilyT: Since you have to ask, the global work Maxima does to improve the lives of women and children is on a scale that neither Letizia nor any other current Queen can take credit for, other than possibly Rania and future Queen Mette Marit.
DeleteAnd BTW LilyT, Maxima's work has nothing to do with giving her "an air of relevance". She was a knowledgeable financier in her own right before she became a Queen, and she continues to apply that skill and asset to her work. Have either of you ever listened to any of her speeches or debates? Or any of Rania's or MM's? You should, if you can understand their level of commitment and involvement.
- Anon 9:13
Wasn't i just missing the accessories a day ago??? And now I'm going to echo the majority of the comments: why oh why so many (beautiful, great, magnificents) diamonds for a business meeting??
ReplyDeleteShe is a puzzel when it comes to her sartorial choices
Luna
I like this suit and the color. The Jewely is stunning. css
ReplyDeletePic3 is definitely interesting to see the jewels, surely not the skin.
ReplyDeleteWhy the diamonds at all? I don't understand her thought process.
ReplyDeleteThe wide pants I would say, probably allowing for the heat and climate. I think the overall pantsuit looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThe jewels, divine, Im a little surprised of her choice with so much, but the Queen has her reasons and I respect that. They certainly are stunning diamonds.
There are certain rules governing the use of elaborate diamonds for ladies, whether royal or from other families, at least in Europe. A diamond necklace of the above type could be worn in the evening, the brooch perhaps for a tea party
ReplyDeleteand certainly for a formal dinner. The earrings could be worn during the day. However, elaborate diamonds are not worn very often these days because evening wear has become more casual and people tend to keep them in their
safes or even to sell them. Maxima’s choice of jewellry is beyond belief.
🌞 Virginia
@ Viriginia. Life is too short to live by the rules you mention. She doesn't hurt anyone by wearing the jewels of her choice. And she met with Princess Lalla the eldest sister of the king. And for those who don't like her business suit, just take a look at the princess' suit. It is too wide from top to bottom, but on her no comments at all of course not she is not Queen Maxima.
DeleteThere really aren't rules governing when diamonds can be worn - just personal preferences.
DeleteLove the whole look. The trouser suit is lovely and a great colour for Queen Maxima. I'd have preferred a contrasting blouse but that's a minor quibble. Shoes are good, hair is tidy and the jewellery is fab. Well done, ma'am
ReplyDeleteI agree ❤️
DeleteI agree ❤️
DeleteGreat suit! Beautiful color too. Like the simple hairstyle--especially for a business meeting. Way too heavy on the diamonds--the earrings or the brooch alone would have been fine but together plus the necklace is a no. Still I feel like I am seeing the right attire for the visit so, hopefully, things are heading in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteJanet
Just trying to understand why Maxima is so decked out with diamonds for a daytime event.
ReplyDeleteWELL we all know that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend” and as Maxima is alone for this visit, maybe to help her with her solitude, she has brought along her friends, the diamonds, to keep her company. Just my thoughts, nothing else.
I love the suit and blouse, the color is gorgeous and I love allllllllll the blingy jewelry too. Is it conventional? NO but I love it anyway. And if she did wear the Stuart tiara I wouldn't care. She's a Queen and she enjoys wearing the bling and I would too. Why keep it in a jewelry case when you and all of us who enjoy seeing it, can wear it. Life is short ENJOY yourself. She's not hurting anyone.
ReplyDeleteAgree 100%
DeleteLovely color for the suit, however, it is bulky, pants too long, and the over the top jewelry pieces are not for business meetings. Today she scraped her dirty looking hair back, which was better than letting if fly around. The bronze makeup ages her face, rather than enhancing her natural beauty. At least she has not started using botox to get rid of wrinkles, though I wonder if she has used cheek fillers. Aging gracefully should be the norm, not chasing it with fake stuff that will harm her body. Edwina
ReplyDeleteShe certainly has a unique style. Polarizing too. I for one, quite like her, odd hair styles notwithstanding. She is just heartwarming.
ReplyDeleteCH
I'd just love to have her as a neighbour. It'd be party time, party time 24/24 😁
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