I don’t have to agree with everyone here in order to be considered someone with just as valid an opinion. I’m well acquainted with the varieties of silk, so we’ll have to agree to disagree. I’m aware that Diana’s wrinkled easily; that’s what silk generally does. The real problem with Meghan’s dress, i.m.o., was the design. The design would inevitably make the fit bad, given the nature of the fabric. So I still maintain that the dress was a poor choice. That doesn’t make me a bad person any more than it makes Meghan a good person to choose a bad design for a good fabric. It doesn’t make her a fabulous human being or a bad human being. It has nothing to do with whether she has a right to happiness. I shouldn’t have to defend my remarks about a dress. It’s a dress. No one needs to take it personally. I already discussed the matter of their happiness being something very different from a critique of an article of clothing. So unless people think that a piece of clothing defines a human being, there’s no need to get vicious about the difference of opinion about the look of a dress. It’s not a form of malice. Chill already.
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LMAO, the firm is now officially in Kardashian territory, making itself relevant to the modern world by hook or by crook, there is no such thing as too much exposure, the kardashians have proved day in and day out, looking bad is actually better press than looking good. The royal family now has a professional actress to help work their way into mass media exposure. It is a role for life. How bad could it be, compared to the ugly stuff many actresses have to put up with.
I think she’s far more educated, intelligent, aware and involved than the K clan. She isn’t airing dirty laundry, having cameras trail her to OB appointments, releasing a seemingly endless string of nude or semi nude photos.
She and a prince married. She was an actress. Not enough people know about her advocacy. That compares with the Kardashians? Unlike them, she’s relinquished the blog, the social media accounts.
Yup, anyone can have an opinion. I just find it strange how many seem outraged, including her mother’s choice of an outfit. Have at the K’s, be my guest.
She’s much more a Grace Kelly than a Kardashian, by a long shot, but with a much better education. I really don’t get the Kardashian analogy at all.
That HBO show was awful.
@lookingforward, Thank you for explaning how the tailoring of double silk works. I had a suspicion that might be the case. I thought Meghan was beautiful and I think Doria looked elegant too.
It wasn’t a globally televised event to her. It was her wedding day. I think brides should be able to look like themselves. Those are her wedding photos to pass down to their children, not publicity stills, so she and Harry should look the way they want. What other people think is appropriate given her age, previous marital status, or grandness of the event shouldn’t matter. They’re no different than other young adults on their wedding day.
@katliamom , I don’t see any need to be insulting to those of us expressing different opinions about Amal.
I am sooo glad that some of y’all were not at my wedding, or my D’s, lol. (not most of you, just the nitpickers).
Tough crowd!
There’s only two people she needed to think about in choosing her dress, hair, etc. Herself and Harry. And he seemed to think she was perfect. As he should on their wedding day.
And what’s with all the “I just don’t care for her” with no explanation, kind of comments?
Again, tough crowd.
I wasn’t really into any of this ahead of time, but following along this weekend and reading some of the commentary elsewhere has left me impressed. But again, I don’t have to be. Their family seems fine with everything.
Let me just add a yeesh here and be done.
Just because we don’t agree about clothes doesn’t mean we don’t wish the couple well or respect their choices.
The only fashion experience I have is watching Project Runway and my opinion is just that. Who cares?
Ms Ragland’s suit was wedding appropriate for an English day wedding, yes. However compare her Day suit to Kate’s or Carole Middleton’s. Theirs had flair and style, cinched at the waist some with a nice lapel. The mother of the bride’s was boxy and boring same with her hat. No flair, nothing that said- I raised this amazing woman.
And, perhaps that’s the way she wanted it! I suspect that Meghan and her mother decided what her mother would wear - I find it hard to take issue with classic de la Renta. I am also very much in the camp that supports the idea that, at its heart, this was the wedding that Harry and Meghan wanted…they chose the music, the clergy, the setting, and the clothes. Isn’t that really what matters.
I thought the floral embroidery on Doria’s Oscar De La Renta dress was beautiful. The color was very flattering as well, as was the hat. But what do I know .
I agree, it is what she wanted to wear and that’s ok. Guess this forum is not open to differing views without being accused of being mean.
“And what’s with all the “I just don’t care for her” with no explanation, kind of comments?”
As @garland pointed out, there is a vibe expressed here by some that is well beyond dislike of fashion choices. Reminds me of criticisms I’ve heard over the past decade lobbed against Michelle Obama. Dislike without any perceptive basis.
OK, chiming in again to say I loved Doria Ragland’s dress and hat. The color was perfect for her, and I didn’t think the look was too matronly (??). Then again I like a more conservative ‘look’ at weddings.
Can you imagine being in her shoes? Oh my goodness I thought she carried it off amazingly well.
Even if you don’t like Doria’s dress choice, much better to err on the side of boring and matronly than make a misstep in the other direction. One’s is bound to get complaints no matter the choice, as evidenced here by the discussion of a range of people - Amal, the Queen, Meghan, her mother, etc.
Official pictures are up on kensingtonroyal account on Instagram. They are all lovely, but the one with just the kids is especially cute.
Many American MOBs and MOGs go for a lot of lace and bling even for afternoon weddings. Maybe it’s because they are dressing for the reception party, rather than the ceremony. Personally, I don’t like that look in the slightest.
In this case, people were dressed for the ceremony, perhaps followed by a decorous luncheon. To me, the MOB didn’t look dowdy, she looked like an elegant and confident, beautiful lady.
I don’t see differing opinions of dress choice as complaints, just comments. I didn’t care for the MOB outfit, but I still admire the MOB.
I don’t understand why “matronly” is a diss when the wearer is, well, a matron (using the definition of an older woman, without regard to physical appearance).
@skieurope , a woman is mere garbage if she is not young, hip, sexy, hot, etc, etc. Until she is perhaps very old, and then she can be condescended to as a cute little old lady. They are always “little,” BTW.
Did you miss the memo?