Princess Beatrice enjoyed the final day of Ascot races today in a simple, unembellished, black straw beret hat.
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Designer: Emily London. Dress by Amanda Wakely
Previously Worn: this hat is new
Previously Worn: this hat is new
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What a lost opportunity. The simple dress shape suits her so well and, minus the added-on belt (whose white doesn’t match the ecru of the dress), this versatile frock would suit a plain hat of almost any colour of the rainbow. Even ecru. Just not plain black – unless it had a contrast trim, say in ecru, to “pick up” the body of the dress.
And is there any hat style more conservative, low-key and restrained than a beret? it’s perfect for a funeral or memorial service (which is when I imagine we will see it again)… but this is Ascot. A wide-brimmed semi-sheer angled hat, like the one she wore the other day with another Amanda Wakeley wide-hem dress, would balance this one better, and effortlessly generate some impact.
But that said, this is a very beautiful beret indeed, and well worth more wearing.
The hat is cute and while it goes well with the dress I think a large simple black picture hat would have given the look a retro look! All in all a nice finish for Beatrice!
This has a schoolgirl vibe that I don’t like on Princess Beatrice at all. These berets look so stylish on the Duchess of Gloucester but I think this one looks childish on Beatrice
Is this on loan from the Duchess of Gloucester? She is usually the beret-wearer in the family. Agreed with all that this one, while sedate, is a good match for the dress.
A great look for Beatrice, although for Ascot I find it extremely sedate and boring; on any other occasion it would be perfect. I do hope she repeats this again.
The first photo is stunning. She looks amazing in the hat. It’s very becoming on her.
I agree with others that a simple hat is the best pairing with this dress (which I love). However, I would have picked up on the red in the waist detail and gone with a red or white hat instead of the black. Handbag, bracelet and shoes look great, especially love the burgundy bag.
Like this a lot. She’s pared it back, and that’s all for the better! She suits either wide brimmed hats or simple small ones, as this week has shown.
Great look. With that kind of dress a more simple hat is the perfect choice.
Best look for Beatrice all week! Not crazy about the dress, but the hat suits her.
I love the head-and-shoulders shot–she looks fabulous. However, in the full length shot, the belt is ruining this outfit for me. I see a clash of two cultures…French and Aztec. I would love to see this outfit with a white belt. She would look SO cute then! (reminding me of the Strawberry Shortcake Doll, Crepe Suzette).
The hat is great. From the neck up, she looks amazing. I hate the dress, but I seem to be in the minority.
I also agree this is Beatrice’s best look of the week. It’s cohesive and looks great on her.
By far Beatrice’s best look of the week.
For me, this is a great look for Beatrice, I would love to straighten the hem on her dress though……she seems to have a penchant for wobbly hems.
Totally agree re the hems! And that this outfit suits her. She’s had a couple of good showings at Ascot, long may it continue.