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The Countess of Wessex’s Style

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Blossoming Wed 27-Apr-22 21:45:36

I’m not one for frills and fripperies but I do love a nice frock. This is so much better than the skintight scratchy fussy ones worn by many celebs.

Joseanne Thu 28-Apr-22 14:29:56

It's not all about the clothes Lucca. There are at least half a dozen comments on this thread about her demeanour, and from 3 or so posters who have actually met her.
I like her shoes, but wouldn't choose them fir myself.

Joseanne Thu 28-Apr-22 14:46:03

I've just dug this out from the back of my wardrobe to copy Sophie's style. Luckily I'm blonde too, but need to grow my hair to wear a ponytail and her waist is a bit trimmer.

travelsafar Thu 28-Apr-22 16:31:31

Joseanne love the dress, so feminine. I have grown my hair since lock down and wear it similarly to Sophie, it's so easy to deal with.smile

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 28-Apr-22 16:33:32

Oooh I love it. Beautiful colours.

Blossoming Thu 28-Apr-22 17:02:06

I daren’t buy any more dresses at the moment as I have a wardrobe full of them, but it doesn’t stop me looking! Though I do have one on order to wear to a wedding this summer, but it only cost £38 grin

crazyH Thu 28-Apr-22 17:08:31

What a pretty dress Joseanne - I only wish I had legs ? for a dress - mine are like matchsticks ?

Baggs Thu 28-Apr-22 17:09:08

^ what on earth is wrong with the shoes!^

Toe squashers

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 28-Apr-22 17:10:54

It looks quite long H. My legs are not things of beauty either these days.?

Callistemon21 Thu 28-Apr-22 17:14:11

Joseanne

I've just dug this out from the back of my wardrobe to copy Sophie's style. Luckily I'm blonde too, but need to grow my hair to wear a ponytail and her waist is a bit trimmer.

I only own one dress and don't wear that.

I always think other people look lovely in dresses but not me.
Perhaps because I can't wear high heels or even nice shoes any more.

Sophie's dress looks comfortable and cool

Blossoming Thu 28-Apr-22 17:14:44

I think she’s about 5ft 5ins, so taller than me.

Blossoming Thu 28-Apr-22 18:00:22

This dress from Roman is similar to some of her looks, and is on offer at £25.

MayBee70 Thu 28-Apr-22 18:09:36

Everyone made fun of Edwards It’s a Royal knockout but I thought it was a good attempt to drag the royals into the modern age.

Joseanne Thu 28-Apr-22 18:12:57

Blossoming

This dress from Roman is similar to some of her looks, and is on offer at £25.

That's more what I meant about a peplum frill at the bottom, but I would take the puff out of the sleeves.

rubysong Thu 28-Apr-22 22:43:06

According to Google she is 5'4".

Blossoming Thu 28-Apr-22 22:46:46

Still taller than me Rubysong.

Callistemon21 Thu 28-Apr-22 22:48:38

rubysong

According to Google she is 5'4".

Same as me (now I've shrunk)
So why don't I look like that in a dress?

Answers on a postcard not reqired ?

Callistemon21 Thu 28-Apr-22 22:49:17

Not required

merlotgran Fri 29-Apr-22 08:39:55

I also thought Sophie was taller.

The camera may not lie but it can certainly deceive.

I love the dress she’s wearing but she’s welcome to the toe squashers. ?

Aveline Fri 29-Apr-22 09:19:08

I must be a giant as she looked tiny next to me. She's certainly petite.

GrammyGrammy Fri 29-Apr-22 12:05:36

Blossoming

I’m not one for frills and fripperies but I do love a nice frock. This is so much better than the skintight scratchy fussy ones worn by many celebs.

She dresses like I did in the nineties.. all very Laura Ashley- school PTA and pillar of the church as well as a busy wife and mum. Nothing to write home about in 2022, is it.

Roddi3363 Fri 29-Apr-22 12:06:47

Many years ago, when their children were small, Sophie and Edward visited our school. They were fascinated by the outdoor ethos and loved exploring it. When a child fell over, Sophie responded wisely yet sensitively like a good and caring parent.

Blossoming Fri 29-Apr-22 12:33:59

How very clever of you to be so fashion forward GammyGranny. I was all skinny black jeans and Vivienne Westwood t-shirts in my leisure time, with well cut suits for work. Did you keep your old frocks? They’d be bang on trend now.

Callistemon21 Fri 29-Apr-22 12:37:53

Blossoming

How very clever of you to be so fashion forward GammyGranny. I was all skinny black jeans and Vivienne Westwood t-shirts in my leisure time, with well cut suits for work. Did you keep your old frocks? They’d be bang on trend now.

I've got a frock from 1980 that seems to be bang on trend, problem is it's a size 10 and I'm not

Blossoming Fri 29-Apr-22 12:45:51

It’s vintage, Calli, get it advertised on Vinted, you could make a tidy sum!

Callistemon21 Fri 29-Apr-22 12:48:22

I don't think it's a famous designer, Blossoming
Sid Green?
I might give it to one of the DD!