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On the subject of wedding dresses, I went to an exhibition of royal wedding dresses at the V&A a few years ago. I wasn't really looking at whose dresses they were but surprised myself by thinking one in particular was much nicer than the others. It turned out to be Camilla's dress from when she married Charles. Maybe it was an age thing, that I could see myself wearing it.

Alegrias1

On the subject of wedding dresses, I went to an exhibition of royal wedding dresses at the V&A a few years ago. I wasn't really looking at whose dresses they were but surprised myself by thinking one in particular was much nicer than the others. It turned out to be Camilla's dress from when she married Charles. Maybe it was an age thing, that I could see myself wearing it.

Do you mean the floor length blue one with the coat or the shorter cream one with a jacket Alegrias.

Alegrias1, I’ve not seen that exhibition although I’d like to, but I saw an exhibition of wedding dresses in France-and like you I liked the ones I could picture myself wearing.

The long blue/grey one Ellianne. It was very elegant.

Yes, I agree, it was very nice.

I’m no fashion expert, but always thought the Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress was a bit spoiled by the rather prominent bra cups.

I agree. A bit Madonna-ish?

Perhaps this was the precursor?

I know this will be unpopular but I thought Meghan dress was stunning, simple elegance.
Undoubtedly poor Diana’s was the least elegant thing she ever wore.

Ellianne

Perhaps this was the precursor?

Is that Grace Kelly ?

Yes.
The Fashion Museum in Bath houses numerous wedding dresses (not royal) throughout the ages and has interesting exhibitions if anyone is ever in the area.

Ellianne

Diana's niece. Beautiful wedding dress and veil, Dolce and Gabbana.

She married a guy 32 years older. Her parents and some of her siblings weren’t there.

I liked Eugenie’s dress the best of the recent royal brides. Particularly because she chose not to hide her scar, but it flattered her figure so well, and was simple and well cut. Meghan’s looked too big on her I thought, although the evening one she wore was beautiful, I much preferred that to her main dress.

Lucca

I know this will be unpopular but I thought Meghan dress was stunning, simple elegance.
Undoubtedly poor Diana’s was the least elegant thing she ever wore.

Why do you think it will be unpopular Lucca? Because it’s Meghan? Well, I agree with you, her dress was beautiful. Also agree about Diana’s. Looking back on it, just a huge flouncy, creased creation that swamped her slimmer body. I bet in later years she hated it.

On the subject of royal wedding dresses, always thought Princess Anne’s first wedding dress was just right for her. Made her look a beautiful bride, which wasn’t really how she had ever come across before.

Oh it is now Lucca!
I’m so glad that we’re talking dresses now! ?
I haven’t caught up yet, but Kitty’s dress is very Italian, as it would be by D&G.
Was the wedding actually sponsored by D&G or something?
I saw something in the DM a couple of days ago about a pre-wedding party, and everyone was wearing D&G

Yes. Camilla looked fabulous. She really knows what suits her.
Yes. Meghan was utterly stunning
Yes. Catherine’s dress wasn’t very nice at all - Pippa’s was better
However, I really, really love Diana’s dress. Creases and all.

Yes, Anne looked absolutely gorgeous; she was an incredibly beautiful woman.
It’s a shame she doesn’t make ‘more of herself, now. She’s got all the raw material - it seems a terrible waste!

I think wedding dresses in the late 1960s and early 70s were the best. So elegant.
(My mom made her own m.1970.
She also made the bridesmaids dresses; arranged the flowers and made and decorated her cake! She was really, really talented. And a bit of a control freak!)

I recently saw a thread where GNers were sharing their wedding photos. The dresses were gorgeous.

I’m going to say something which could be perceived as bitchy, but here goes.
I’ve always thought (for decades really) how odd it is that the Queen’s children (apart from Anne) aren’t very good looking.
The lads didn’t do well on the attractive genes front, considering how beautiful HM is and how handsome Philip was.

Calendargirl

I’m no fashion expert, but always thought the Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress was a bit spoiled by the rather prominent bra cups.

I agree. It was the first thing you noticed. And it wasn't until I saw a recent film clip that I realised she had a sort of bustle at the back which was mostly hidden by the veil. She looked beautiful but it wasn't a knockout dress.

Meghan's wedding dress was stunning but not a good fit. As said above, her dress for the evening was better.

Anne's dress had beautiful sleeves and she looked lovely.

Diana wore a dress so utterly unlike anything bridal worn before - it was OTT but it was the 80s, and a complete fairytale dress, despite the creases. Looking back at photos, she looked so young (well, she was young!) and innocent.

FannyCornforth

I’m going to say something which could be perceived as bitchy, but here goes.
I’ve always thought (for decades really) how odd it is that the Queen’s children (apart from Anne) aren’t very good looking.
The lads didn’t do well on the attractive genes front, considering how beautiful HM is and how handsome Philip was.

Andrew was good looking when he was young, Fanny

FC, I never really thought about it. Children’s looks are a bit like brains.
A combination of 2 first class degrees doesn’t always mean the children will be clever. Sometimes the children get a combo of the least attractive features or weakest skills and sometimes, they’re just not photogenic.

I think Beatrice's alteration of the Queen's frock was sheer genius in the middle of a pandemic. So pretty. I've heard she is the Queen's favourite GC?

Ellianne - yes, Beatrice looked stunning and I agree, it was sheer genius during the pandemic.

I think all children and grandchildren have at one time or another been stated as "the Queen's favourite". It must be horrible for the others.

Molly I recently read an old quote from Charles, referring to Andrew’s ‘Robert Redford good looks’.
They all look very different to each other.
I must say Charles did have his moments, that photo of him in his polo gear with Camilla.
Very Jilly Cooper!

What about this one? Looks kind of sack like ?

I’ve just googled Margaret’s wedding dress (I really must learn how to post pictures from the net)
She looked the business. My favourite so far.