https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:27:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada/page/2#post-379873 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:34:31 +0000 Freckles 379873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Forgot to mention...</p> <p>Diana always tarried talking with people and we felt that her interest was genuine. It's lovely to see that William takes after his mother in this way.</p> <p>Kate and William are of course different people and it is so wonderful to see that they seem genuine in both their royal duties and their love for each other. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada/page/2#post-379869 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:23:16 +0000 MsMary 379869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE that cream-and-navy sailor sweater dress!</p> <p>*swoon* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada/page/2#post-379864 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:20:31 +0000 Freckles 379864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think the royal couple have placed a step wrong on this tour. </p> <p>I don't quite feel the newspaper article was fair for many reasons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada/page/2#post-379801 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:07:17 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 379801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>She wears skinny jeans and kicky boots, hem lines that do occasionally go several inches above the knee (shorter than anything I wear!), so by my book, she's totally having fun with fashion.</p> <p>O/T I don't know what to think about thinness and fertility any more. Both Victoria Beckham and Rachel Zoe seemed too be "too" thin, and both have gotten pregnant (Beckham 4 times now, isn't it?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada/page/2#post-379780 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:26:27 +0000 lyn* 379780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An all-protein diet? Yikes!!!! O_o; </p> <p>I absolutely adore her style. I never really liked her, but I think I'm slowly warming up to her. At least she's the kind of lady that makes it okay to dress up </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada/page/2#post-379766 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:07:34 +0000 rosee 379766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>- BIG POINTS to Will and Kate for going to a small city (that is not exactly on the way) Slave Lake, AB, where 50 families lost their homes recently in a big fire. That was a detour not originally on the schedule, but there were hints that they would go.</p> <p>- She does dress conservatively, but that is related to her position too. I did like the cream-navy sailor dress she wore to PEI. Will try to post a pic.</p> <p>EDIT: <a href="http://cdn.evilbeetgossip.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/charlottetown.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://cdn.evilbeetgossip.com/.....tetown.jpg</a><br /> (it goes to knee length, with another set of navy stripes near the hem).</p> <p>- Can't wait to see what they will wear starting Friday in Calgary, when the Stampede starts (likely the world's largest rodeo and really big exhibition). EVERYBODY is in western get-ups, so it will be interesting to see the royals' version of cowboy.</p> <p>- regarding her skinniness, she was on the Dukin (sp?) diet which is a high-protien diet that is somewhat controversial b/c of long-term consequences of being on the diet (won't go into that here, but you need to eat at least some carbs too). She was reportedly on the diet prior to the wedding and lost about 15 to 20 pounds on her already smaller frame. I do think this is due to media pressure, but hopefully she will do what is good in the long run. Eventually, I believe there is pressure to have an heir and if too slim, it will affect her fertility (as it does all women). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada/page/2#post-378944 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:51:20 +0000 taylor 378944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes when a woman is naturally thin, they tend to lose weight under stress...I would say planning a royal wedding could be a bit stressfull...not to mention her full schedule...I will give her the benifit, that any weight loss is due to extreme bustling stress these past many months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-378941 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:45:52 +0000 Jjsloane 378941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think she is stunning (yes a bit thin right now) and makes amazing choices that are tasteful and respectful of the position she is now in. Inspiring to see rewearing of outfits/pieces as well. I think Jen Anniston used to do that just so the paparazzi got less $ for their photos, this is more a real woman who knows the value of her fine things and that they are not disposable items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-378936 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:37:15 +0000 Patty 378936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the outfit I want to see worn! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-378807 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:15:46 +0000 Ornella 378807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, nothing to forgive </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-378787 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:36:58 +0000 mrseccentric 378787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh fer heaven's sake - 'hi' not 'ho'.</p> <p>please forgive me Ornela, (blushing) steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-378786 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:36:01 +0000 mrseccentric 378786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ho Ornela! i think that trench and scarf look is my favorite - i agree that her look is on the severe side for one so young. given her position and how much she is in the public eye, it's completely understandable, but i enjoy seeing her loosen up a bit! i like the loose pony, casual scarf, and strong colors in that look.</p> <p>it's fun to see Kate wearing the maple leaves, etc. and wearing dresses more than once - especially because these are style strategies completely available to 'the woman on the street'. i love to wear pieces that someone gave me when i see them, even more so if we don't see one another often. it's a simple way to show them that you're thinking about them and appreciate their thoughtfulness and generosity, that your visit with them is important to you. a favorite bracelet of mine was a gift from my mother in law (who is now gone). steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-378779 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:45:27 +0000 Ornella 378779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Btw, what do we say about this ink-blue trench and scarlet scarf? My verdict - gorgeous.</p> <p><a href="http://paimages.s3.amazonaws.com/categories/getty/480x385/118185824.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://paimages.s3.amazonaws.c.....185824.jpg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-378777 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:40:29 +0000 Ornella 378777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MaryK, I thought the same, some of Diana's clothes look like tents from today's perspective :)</p> <p>bella, I think you're spot on about the very slim figure, I'm pretty sure the press will give us plenty of analysis on that subject once they run out of more interesting stories. I too would hate to think she gave in under the pressure, more for her own sake and her health to start with and then for every girl who looks up to her. Time will tell I guess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-378774 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:36:10 +0000 MsMary 378774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, Bella, that she looks rather painfully thin! I think she looked prettier and softer with a few more pounds on, for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-378772 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:35:04 +0000 bella 378772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going to be the odd one out, but her outfits look extremely severe and old-looking to me. Come on, she's not even 30 years old! I completely understand the royalty thing, but still, is there no room for playfulness? </p> <p>Also, (and I realize that this is kind of a mean thing to say) but doesn't she look extremely thin? I have a feeling that she used to be more voluptuous and healthy-looking. Of course, she can do whatever she wants, it's her body, but I would be extremely disappointed if she gave in to the pressure and felt like she had to lose weight just because she is in front of the public all the time. I think she was a more relateable figure for her age group before, now she looks only like a queen-in-training. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-378770 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:33:38 +0000 MsMary 378770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is an interesting article, O! The thing that struck me is how much... MORE Diana's clothing was, compared to both then-Princess Elizabeth's and Kate's. More fabric, more trim, bigger shoulders, bigger collars, bigger sleeves, longer hemlines, just... more 80s excess all around! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-378762 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:13:29 +0000 Ornella 378762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Freckles, that's very interesting. As a naturalized British citizen and someone who grew up with kings and queens in the books only, I find it fascinating to watch the perception of the Royal family.</p> <p>I often listen and read the stories about the ordinary people who get to meet the Queen and when asked what they talked about with her, the answer is usually "She asked where I was from and what I did... then she went to meet someone else". And I wonder, the Queen has a chance to meet so many different and interesting people, but how many of them does she really get to talk to beyond the formalities, who does she remember afterwards, with so little time and so many people to meet.</p> <p>So, the comment about W&amp;K exceeding times to meet the crowds is only positive in my book ;)</p> <p>Back on the subject, there was an interesting article on BBC website today:<br /> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-13990827" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-13990827</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-378758 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:06:57 +0000 Lisa 378758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like her classic style and the little touches in her outfits with the maple leaf brooch and in her hat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-378628 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:26:28 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 378628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are at least two:</p> <p><a href="http://katemiddletonstyle.org/" rel="nofollow">http://katemiddletonstyle.org/</a></p> <p><a href="http://whatkatewore.com/tag/kate-middleton-fashion-blog/" rel="nofollow">http://whatkatewore.com/tag/ka.....hion-blog/</a></p> <p>Haven't quite figured out which is the one to follow...if not both!</p> <p>I adore her style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-378616 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:28:25 +0000 Freckles 378616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Canada has really fallen in love with her and she has been very much like a Queen on her visit here.</p> <p>Incredible fashion sense but more important than that is her polish extends to how she greets the people and how the couple tarry greeting and talking to more people than they actually have time for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-377702 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 12:44:12 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 377702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw the engagement pic and thought that the dress was beautiful. It looks like the hem was raised for the second one. I too think it is great that she wears the same things more than once. </p> <p>She's a very pretty young woman. I suspect she will fare a bit better then Diana as she is a older and has been exposed to the royal life for longer than Diana was when she married. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-377693 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:37:33 +0000 Ornella 377693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL lyn*, that's a good idea Or she could do themed weeks, or themed days of the week even... some themes suggestions: Issa dresses, high-street dresses, accessories borrowed by the Queen, floaty skirts, fascinators... I wonder if anyone had started a blog to track all her outfits.</p> <p>Laura, I think she and William are already doing that. I just love LOVE how relaxed in his own skin William looks, that in itself is such a wonderful site. And look at how at ease she is with that shovel or in the chef's uniform:<br /> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14004220" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14004220</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-377629 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 02:46:41 +0000 Laura 377629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all of Kate's picks so far. She has a really good sense of self and style for someone so young. I hope she and William can breathe fresh air into the monarchy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-377568 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:07:50 +0000 lyn* 377568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe she can do a "one white dress five ways" spread </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-377563 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 23:40:54 +0000 Ornella 377563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lyn*, I don't just think it's ok, I think it's pretty darn fantastic. I cannot tell you how I love the fact the wears the same dresses twice. I was thinking about the very thing the other day, I spotted Will and Kate are on the cover of some magazine while I was waiting to pay my stuff at the supermarket. </p> <p>I honestly don't get what it is with not wanting to be seen in the same dress more than once anyway, so to have someone like the Duchess of Cambridge - hopefully - trailblazing the new trend of clothes 'recycling' and styling things differently will help re-balance things a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-377535 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 22:59:41 +0000 lyn* 377535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's perfectly okay for her to wear the same thing twice. She seems like she knows what is going on </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-377529 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 22:48:55 +0000 MsMary 377529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maple leaf hat = awesome!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-377527 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 22:46:06 +0000 Anonymous 377527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The maple leaf brooch and maple leaf hat are fun touches to her outfits. She is a stunning young lady. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/communicating-through-fashion-kate-in-canada#post-377513 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 22:11:55 +0000 Ornella 377513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Kate is living up to <strong>all</strong> the style expectations so far... if not more.</p> <p><a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3669489/Duchess-of-Cambridge-Kates-a-purple-pleaser-in-violet-dress-in-Canada.html?OTC-RSS&amp;ATTR=News">Just check that purple delight... or the red hat with maple leaf... wow.</a></p> <p>Best of all is that she really looks like she's genuinely happy with her Prince. </p>