Well after the immense build up to the Royal Wedding it was over in a few hours. What a wonderful display of patriotism, pomp and circumstance it was.
Now feeling rather deflated after the huge event, at What Best to Wear we have taken a look at who looked fab and who looked drab and offer some advice on how you can funnel their style into your own wardrobe this summer.
Kate Middleton
First is Kate Middleton the bride or as we now should call her, the Duchess of Cambridge. Her beautiful Grace Kelly style dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen stood out as a stunning regal gown.
The lace sleeves elegantly lay on the bride’s slender arms while the pattern filtered down onto the bodice and was evident on the bottom of the skirt and along the train.
Wearing a tiara lent to her by the Queen, Kate looked every inch the Royal bride. The simplicity of the veil worked in the favour and mirrored Kate’s unfussy style she usually wears.
Carole Middleton
All mothers of the bride take note – Carole Middleton shows us how it’s done.
As mother of the bride, Carole Middleton had the second biggest fashion pressure on her besides her daughter. Well she came up trumps with the soft pastel blue ensemble by Catherine Walker.
Wearing a knee length jacket over a matching shift dress with her also matching Jane Corbett hat, the look was a classic wedding outfit.
The dress was slimming (not that Carole is a large lady) and would suit most shapes and sizes. The airy shade is also ideal for a spring/summer wedding, unlike Victoria Beckham’s dress.
Pippa Middleton
Wearing a watered down version of the gown Kate probably would have chosen if she wasn’t marrying a prince in front of two billion people; Pippa’s dress was every part the maid of honour.
Also designed by Sarah Burton, the dress flattered Pippa’s slender curves. This style of dress is extremely glamorous for white tie events and other formal occasions; however opt for another colour to avoid looking bridal.
Jewellery should be kept to a minimum and a bold clutch bag would be the icing on the cake.
Victoria Beckham
Since she was invited to the biggest wedding of the past 30 years, Mrs Beckham couldn’t miss a chance to show off one of her own designs and boy did she show it off.
There have been many comments saying her hair looked like a show pony and the smoky eyes, dark navy dress and exceptionally high heels were not appropriate wedding attire for April.
The look was too severe and although the dress was elegant and sat well over her pregnant stomach, Victoria could have chosen a lighter shade for such a celebratory occasion.
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson
The pressure was on before the wedding for Tara, and not because she couldn’t decide on her dress, but would her nose be ok for the big day!
Thankfully it held up and Tara looked radiant in the electric blue dress, shoes, gloves, bag and the ubiquitous Philip Treacy hat.
For some of us wearing one colour for every item may seem daunting but Tara shows us how to wear it well. Although it must match in the exact same shade as any slight difference can look cheap and tacky.
Beatrice and Eugene
Philip Treacy has come forward to defend his creation worn by the princesses at their cousin’s wedding by saying they looked “gorgeous and elegant”.
More like over the top! Despite their hats being avant-garde, there was something ridiculous about them, especially Beatrice’s gravity defying creation.
It would have looked much better if the hat been simpler as the Valentino coat Beatrice wore was beautiful enough on its own.
Eugene’s top and skirt was ostentatious and topped off with a feather/flower nest on her head made her outfit brash and noisy.
The outfit alone could have been ok if the top was toned down but the hat was quite ugly and not flattering either especially for a pretty young girl.
Wedding guests should avoid clashing too many bold pieces together as too much fuss will detract from glamorous individual items.
Now feeling rather deflated after the huge event, at What Best to Wear we have taken a look at who looked fab and who looked drab and offer some advice on how you can funnel their style into your own wardrobe this summer.
Kate MiddletonFirst is Kate Middleton the bride or as we now should call her, the Duchess of Cambridge. Her beautiful Grace Kelly style dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen stood out as a stunning regal gown.
The lace sleeves elegantly lay on the bride’s slender arms while the pattern filtered down onto the bodice and was evident on the bottom of the skirt and along the train.
Wearing a tiara lent to her by the Queen, Kate looked every inch the Royal bride. The simplicity of the veil worked in the favour and mirrored Kate’s unfussy style she usually wears.
Carole Middleton All mothers of the bride take note – Carole Middleton shows us how it’s done.
As mother of the bride, Carole Middleton had the second biggest fashion pressure on her besides her daughter. Well she came up trumps with the soft pastel blue ensemble by Catherine Walker.
Wearing a knee length jacket over a matching shift dress with her also matching Jane Corbett hat, the look was a classic wedding outfit.
The dress was slimming (not that Carole is a large lady) and would suit most shapes and sizes. The airy shade is also ideal for a spring/summer wedding, unlike Victoria Beckham’s dress.
Pippa Middleton
Wearing a watered down version of the gown Kate probably would have chosen if she wasn’t marrying a prince in front of two billion people; Pippa’s dress was every part the maid of honour.
Also designed by Sarah Burton, the dress flattered Pippa’s slender curves. This style of dress is extremely glamorous for white tie events and other formal occasions; however opt for another colour to avoid looking bridal.
Jewellery should be kept to a minimum and a bold clutch bag would be the icing on the cake.
Victoria BeckhamSince she was invited to the biggest wedding of the past 30 years, Mrs Beckham couldn’t miss a chance to show off one of her own designs and boy did she show it off.
There have been many comments saying her hair looked like a show pony and the smoky eyes, dark navy dress and exceptionally high heels were not appropriate wedding attire for April.
The look was too severe and although the dress was elegant and sat well over her pregnant stomach, Victoria could have chosen a lighter shade for such a celebratory occasion.
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson
The pressure was on before the wedding for Tara, and not because she couldn’t decide on her dress, but would her nose be ok for the big day!
Thankfully it held up and Tara looked radiant in the electric blue dress, shoes, gloves, bag and the ubiquitous Philip Treacy hat.
For some of us wearing one colour for every item may seem daunting but Tara shows us how to wear it well. Although it must match in the exact same shade as any slight difference can look cheap and tacky.
Beatrice and Eugene Philip Treacy has come forward to defend his creation worn by the princesses at their cousin’s wedding by saying they looked “gorgeous and elegant”.
More like over the top! Despite their hats being avant-garde, there was something ridiculous about them, especially Beatrice’s gravity defying creation.
It would have looked much better if the hat been simpler as the Valentino coat Beatrice wore was beautiful enough on its own.
Eugene’s top and skirt was ostentatious and topped off with a feather/flower nest on her head made her outfit brash and noisy.
The outfit alone could have been ok if the top was toned down but the hat was quite ugly and not flattering either especially for a pretty young girl.
Wedding guests should avoid clashing too many bold pieces together as too much fuss will detract from glamorous individual items.
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