There are a couple of pictures showing part of the back of her dress and there is a small round brooch just below her right shoulder at the back. That is probably the reason for the illusion, have to hold the sash in place. However, it appears something in the front would have also helped.
I am beginning to wonder if the aqua tiara was worn to help connect the sash with her outfit. The blues are similar. Just a thought.
I like the dress a lot, minus that transparent top, which looks awkward on her back.
I don't think that the tiara goes well with the dress. For me, pink and blue aren't a good combination. She should've chosen just diamonds, or a tiara with pearls (since they don't own a tiara with pink stones).
Best dress and fits like a dream. The illusion is a little strange but may be more comfortable. I am disappointed with her hair. Not elaborate enough for the Swedes! The queen also let me down in this regard
I dislike her entire look!
That shade of pink is looks too "Barbiedoll" like against her very tanned skin.
The dress-usually illusions often enhance a dress and makes one appreciate it more. This one does the opposite- as you look more closely the dress looks more poorly crafted but from a far it looks spectacularly designed.
Her hair and makeup have also seen better days.
None of the royal ladies got it right this year imo.
Best dressed of the evening....a perfect color for her and the style works very well. Goes great with her jewelry ..not matchy matchy but complimentary.
I would have to agree. The colour was glorious but what on earth was the illusion net for? The bright fushia buttons marching up her ostensibly bare back just looked plain odd.
Beautiful rich color, good fit, and surprisingly simple style till you see the flowy back of her skirt. Also the tiara and sash work nicely together. I also don't get those buttons on her back and that transparent upper part. Were the buttons fun add and that transparent fabric to avoid having sash against the bare skin? Neverless definitely my favorite look (along with Sofia).
Beautiful! I love yesterday‘s bright pink gown and tonight’s soft pink gown. I think both styles suit Madeleine extremely well. I cannot decide which look I like more - both are great. She’s stunning!
Wow Madeleine looks beautiful. Last night the gown was simple but the color wow. Tonight the color is simple but the detail and style is stunning on her
Hair and jewels too. She certainly is the best dressed for the evening again
Last night she was best dressed mainly because she was the only one who did a great job. Tonight she actually earned top marks, no settling.
Top marks from me too. This dress looks romantic and dreamy but not oversweet. It fits her perfectly (she's back in really good shape after her 3 pregnancies). Also lovely and elegant hairstyle that complimented her tiara. Perhaps something in brighter color would have been even better, but then perhaps she would have clashed with her sister's dress? So I guess this was something better to blend in but still stand out and look so beautiful. Glad she attended this year; she was pleasure to see and she delivered on both nights. Well done.
Only Madeleine could pull this off. On anyone else, and I mean anyone else, I'd absolutely hate that dress but on her it looks beautiful. This style suits her well and even though that dress isn't one that I would personally ever choose, she wears it beautifully.