Queen Letizia's Daytime Fashion Part 18: January 2022 - September 2022

[Mary-Rose]

Letizia lovely in white at an official lunch today, May 30:


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I think its her blush /pink national day outfit she wore in 2018 and for the south corea state visit 2021, Its Felipe Varela
https://www.regalfille.com/wp-conte...Letizia-and-King-Felipe-at-national-day-4.jpg



https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6PWeN9dO...fG7f7jHGyqllcPCgCLcBGAsYHQ/s610/letizia-5.jpg

 

[Jackswife]

Yes, on my monitor it's the pale pink Varela-nice choice and shows off her guns!

 

[An Ard Ri]

Its a really lovey outfit and perfect for the Luncheon at the Palacio Real.

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

Letizia arrives in Mauritania
https://www.hola.com/realeza/casa_espanola/20220531210728/reina-letizia-llega-a-mauritania/
Is it too much to ask to be appropriately dressed when being received by the First Lady?
I don't mind Letizia wearing the aid worker outfit for the rest of the trip but she doesn't travel there as an aid worker but as Queen of Spain first and foremost.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Agreed queen Letizia could have worn another outfit for the arrival but its part and parcel of the norm in general with Letizia's minimal effort.

At least the first lady made an effort for the welcome ceremony I guess.

 

[iceflower]

Queen Letizia looking great in white today, at the delivery of the National Flag to the Special Naval Warfare Force:


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[muriel]

Queen Letizia looking great in white today, at the delivery of the National Flag to the Special Naval Warfare Force:


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That is a very elegant look for the Queen.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Really lovely ans a nice neat hairstyle too for the occasion.

 

[W.Y.CII]

That's elegant and so regal!

 

[Marengo]

The Queen looks lovely in white but is this the same ceremony were Queen Sofia often wore a mantilla? I don't think Queen Letizia has ever worn one. It is probably out of date & only worn in parts of Spain but I always thought it is a lovely tradition and she would look great with it.

 

[Prinsara]

The Queen looks lovely in white but is this the same ceremony were Queen Sofia often wore a mantilla? I don't think Queen Letizia has ever worn one. It is probably out of date & only worn in parts of Spain but I always thought it is a lovely tradition and she would look great with it.

She's worn one a few times, but they are not only traditional but ultra-conservative, and were somewhat forced on Sofia and essentially re-popularized by those around Franco. A very interesting history post from a Spaniard here: https://lilibetshandbag.blog/designer-diaries-peinetas-and-mantillas/

 

[princess gertrude]

The dress is lovely, but am I the only one that thinks that there should be a slip underneath or a thicker lining for this dress? I can definitely see through the bottom. Hair and jewels are wonderful.

 

[Emmily]

The dress is lovely, but am I the only one that thinks that there should be a slip underneath or a thicker lining for this dress? I can definitely see through the bottom. Hair and jewels are wonderful.

You're not the only one. In some of the pics it looks see through from the knees down, but in others it's the entire lower half of the dress. There appears to be a lining but it should be thicker. It's a beautiful dress though and I love the blue shoes and bag. And her hair looks wonderful!

 

[Mbruno]

The Queen looks lovely in white but is this the same ceremony were Queen Sofia often wore a mantilla? I don't think Queen Letizia has ever worn one. It is probably out of date & only worn in parts of Spain but I always thought it is a lovely tradition and she would look great with it.

At least the Queen wore a daytime decoration of the Order of Charles III. I don't know why she doesn't do that also on Armed Forces Day for example.



Maybe the difference here is that she is presiding over the ceremony.

 

[Stefan]

The Queen looks lovely in white but is this the same ceremony were Queen Sofia often wore a mantilla? I don't think Queen Letizia has ever worn one. It is probably out of date & only worn in parts of Spain but I always thought it is a lovely tradition and she would look great with it.

She has worn a long gown and a mantilla for such Events when she was still Princess of Asturias. But not anymore since becoming Queen.

 

[An Ard Ri]

That tradition started with Queen Sofia and end with Queen Sofia,her daughter in law doesn't do tradition.

 

[Mary-Rose]

That tradition started with Queen Sofia and end with Queen Sofia,her daughter in law doesn't do tradition.

Wearing a mantilla made this event special. However, I'm not the biggest fan of the mantilla, admittedly I would love to see the mantilla in a short dress on Letizia, more modern than Sofia's mourning robe. Letizia is often criticized for breaking with "traditions", but it was also Sofia who stopped wearing hats and didn't wear tiaras abroad. Both queens have modernized the royal house in their own way. Its a lovely Look today, perfect!

 

[lula]

Thank God, Felipe and Letizia do not have to maintain all the "traditions" of the previous reign... and I say the previous one, because Queen Victoria Eugenia dressed like Letizia in this type of event.

https://i0.wp.com/elretohistorico.c...ega_09003a9980b8fda5.jpg?resize=450,309&ssl=1
https://static.abc.es/media/hemeroteca/1915/06/25/6133099-t6w--620x630.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-suO77Co1r...8/6Z2NioGvnKs/s1600/5+AFGU-00001-00049-VD.jpg

Sofía resorted to the mantilla or the flamenco dress to demonstrate her "Spanishness"... but these are stereotypes of a Spanish region, with which millions of Spaniards do not feel represented. Letizia was born in Asturias and lived a large part of her life in Madrid, her vision of Spanish culture and traditions are not those of the stereotype.

Probably the Ministry of Defense has been delighted with banishing that dress code reminiscent of Franco's time, and for transmitting an image according to a 21st century army of which women are part.

Queen Letizia's decision whether or not to wear the miniature of the Order of Carlos III probably depends on the dress code of the event.

 

[Alisa]

I'm team mantilla all the way. It is such a beautiful Spanish custom- I feel it should be continued. If I recall correctly, she did wear one at a flag presentation as Princess of Asturias.

While beautiful the dress is too shear on the bottom. Other than that she looks very good.

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

The Queen looks lovely in white but is this the same ceremony were Queen Sofia often wore a mantilla? I don't think Queen Letizia has ever worn one. It is probably out of date & only worn in parts of Spain but I always thought it is a lovely tradition and she would look great with it.

Letizia wore Mantilla only three times as PoA:

2004 visiting the Pope with Felipe
https://royalwatcherblog.com/2019/0...d-crown-princess-letizia-at-the-vatican-2004/
2005 flag ceremony with Felipe
https://www.shutterstock.com/editorial/image-editorial/spain-royals-jun-2005-8038092a
2006 flag ceremony with Felipe
https://www.hola.com/realeza/casa_e...15510/casasreales/espanola/letizia/bandera/1/

It makes sense that the Greek queen was 'encouraged' to wear something that makes her look Spanish ... but it's a thing of the past.

Today's dress is very transparent depending on the angle, and the bare arms... she has looked a lot better at recent flag ceremonies.

 

[Prinsara]

Letizia wore Mantilla only three times as PoA:

2004 visiting the Pope with Felipe
https://royalwatcherblog.com/2019/0...d-crown-princess-letizia-at-the-vatican-2004/
2005 flag ceremony with Felipe
https://www.shutterstock.com/editorial/image-editorial/spain-royals-jun-2005-8038092a
2006 flag ceremony with Felipe
https://www.hola.com/realeza/casa_e...15510/casasreales/espanola/letizia/bandera/1/

It makes sense that the Greek queen was 'encouraged' to wear something that makes her look Spanish ... but it's a thing of the past.

Today's dress is very transparent depending on the angle, and the bare arms... she has looked a lot better at recent flag ceremonies.

Are you saying she never wore one to see the Pope?

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

Are you saying she never wore one to see the Pope?

in 2004, yes, see above.
After that, depending on the occasion, a normal veil to cover the hair or nothing.

 

[fandesacs2003]

in 2004, yes, see above.

After that, depending on the occasion, a normal veil to cover the hair or nothing.

Did she visit the Pape in Vatican since she is Queen? She could use the Priviliege du Blanc.

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[iceflower]

Let us please get back to Queen Letizia's current fashion choices, we have an extra thread for Royals Visiting The Pope and with that the Privilège du blanc.

 

[iceflower]

Queen Letizia in a dark suit at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Princess of Girona Foundation at the Royal Palace today, June 9:


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[An Ard Ri]

Bland but professional looking outfit on the queen today.

 

[Winnie]

Really lovely ans a nice neat hairstyle too for the occasion.

I agree. I love the complete white dress but shoes, purse and jewelry all match in that lovely shade of blue to set it off. Well thought out outfit. Hair also great.

 

[iceflower]

Queen Letizia with a nice blouse and white pants during audiences today, June 10:


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[An Ard Ri]

The blouse adds a nice splash of colour and is very summery too.

 

[lula]

The blouse has been sewn in the workshop of the "Association for the prevention, reinsertion and attention to prostituted women". Queen Letizia has already worn a dress from that workshop, since she has been collaborating with the association for several years.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1535258904032157698