A fashion expert has analysed the outfit choices of Queen Camilla, Kate Middleton and Melania Trump during the state banquet – and she believes one of them “didn’t hit the mark”.
Donald and Melania Trump have been in the UK this week for an unprecedented second state visit. The wardrobe decisions of the high-profile women during the event sparked a lot of debate.
Fashion editor Lauren Bulla confessed that she was particularly surprised by Melania’s choice of outfit, highlighting the First Lady’s attire when she was spotted strolling through Windsor Castle.
She commented: “The fully off the shoulder style feels quite uncharacteristic of her normal standard. I wonder if she had a different stylist for this occasion. The vibrant pink, almost Barbie pink belt and the slit doesn’t really feel appropriate for the occasion. It reads a bit out of place.”
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The expert suspects Melania’s clothing choices might signify a shift in style, suggesting that the 55-year-old may have “missed the mark.”
Lauren added: “It doesn’t seem to fit the energy of the event itself, considering how serious it is. I’m surprised that Melania isn’t wearing any jewellery but the belt speaks for itself. It feels very 2000s. It doesn’t really go with her standard wardrobe, it’s as if she’s trying to hit a younger audience. I don’t think it really hit the mark.”
The fashion editor believes that the royals are as “traditional” as ever when it comes to their attire for significant events.
Analysing some of Queen Camilla’s selections, she believed that jewellery performed a vital function in her outfit, commenting: “She’s wearing a statement necklace that nicely contrasts the almost matte feel of the dress itself – colour wise it’s vibrant but due to the shape and tailoring, it reads as a bit more subdued and neutral – jewellery does a nice job of playing it up a little bit.”
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Nevertheless, it was Kate’s sartorial selection that Lauren believed captured everyone’s attention as she remarked her ensemble even provides a touch of “flirtiness”.
She continued “It’s absolutely gorgeous. It’s traditional, but with a modern take on a conservative hemline which is really nice. It’s long sleeved and high neck, but the lace gives a flirtiness because it’s sheer from wrist to neck.
“The silhouette is stunning, the way it billows out at the bottom and comes in at the waist. It’s very polished but not stuffy. It’s a standard look for her, but it’s a beautiful dress. It suits the occasion.”
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Donald and Melania touched down in the UK on Tuesday evening, remaining overnight at Winfield House, the official London residence of the U.S. ambassador, in Regent’s Park.
The subsequent day they encountered the Prince and Princess of Wales at Windsor Castle before shortly being greeted by King Charles and Queen Camilla.
As the day progressed, the President savoured a lunch alongside royals at the Castle. On the last day of their visit, today (Thursday, 18 September), the President had a meeting with Sir Keir Starmer at Chequers in Buckinghamshire, while Melania was entertained by Camilla and Kate in Windsor.
Lauren’s remarks were supplied by OLBG.
