to another straw boater hat worn by Queen Elizabeth, 29 years ago today. The striped fabric underlay on her hat (repeated on the binding around her coat) is such a fun touch.
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Shannon:
Do you like this one better? This is Princess Diana two years earlier, in 1986. When I see hats placed thusly, it only reminds me of kids playing dress-up, instead of the hat placed forward. It’s just waiting for a breeze to catch it and send it sailing.
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I don’t care for this color combination.
The 1970’s – The Era of Bad Taste.
This was 1988.
I like the hat. I think JamesB is right that the Queen has given up stripes — has given up all distinctive patterns for that matter except for floral.
Yes – you’re right that the lovely golden suit reappeared last year, but it was at the back of the wardrobe for about 10 years. She should wear more stripes, I like the change.
That Ascot pic is a hoot. She’s mixing stripes and checks, quite bold for her really. I’m not necessarily saying that’s a good thing.
June 16,1970 Royal Ascot: a lot of fun here! A wonderfully colorful trio of fashion!
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July 27, 2004 Royal Opening of the New Stock Exchange: this reminds me of striped wall paper. Very beautiful and elegant.
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The second suit was worn as recently as last fall at Balmoral:
https://royalhats.wordpress.com/2016/09/19/catching-up-with-the-british-royals-in-scotland/
I like both the top outfits (the Queen’s and P. Anne’s). I like those two striped turban hats as well. I really don’t care for the orange and navy boater though. I think it’s the color combo and the shape combined rather than the stripes.
I love hats with stripes… just not stripes of this width and this spacing, on the diagonal, in “safety” colours. All I can see is barrier tape 😦
I remember this as one of her better ones at the time. She doesn’t wear stripes these days (I can’t think of a single time in recent years, unless anyone can correct me…) but I think she should. Would make a break from florals!