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The Princess of Wales wants the pressand therefore the publicto focus on her work, rather than her clothing.
The Princess of Wales attends theNo Time to Diepremiere at the Royal Albert Hall on September 28, 2021, in London wearing Jenny Packham. Arguably the most powerful ambassador for British fashion, TheSunday Timesnow reports she won’t share her fashion credits with the public.
But do we need to be officially always saying what she is wearing?
Jill Biden, too, has acknowledged acute attention on her fashion among the media and the public.
Its inarguable that the sartorial decisions of women are more closely scrutinized.
The Princess of Wales in a Zara dress. She frequently and intentionally wears affordable high street brands to many public appearances—making the monarchy seem more relatable.
Other times, however, the conversation takes on sexist undertones.
Ladies, enough with the pantsuit.
Stop trying to have respect for yourselves.
The then Duchess of Cambridge at the 2018 BAFTAs. The black velvet band around her dress was assumed to be a subtle support of the Time’s Up movement that advocated for better treatment of women in the workplace.
You dont win the office on policy; you gotta whore it up a little!
comedian Bill Burr said in his recent monologue forSaturday Night Liveafter Kamala Harris lost the election.
I know a lot of ugly womenI mean feministsdont want to hear this message.
Its also inarguable that the lions share of press coverage about Middleton focuses on her clothing.
For a long time, it had to be.
The young royal rarely gave interviews to newspapers or public speeches.
The Princess of Wales in a Zara dress.
She frequently and intentionally wears affordable high street brands to many public appearancesmaking the monarchy seem more relatable.
She also gave them a lot to analyze.
When she wasnt wearing designer clothes, she often selected items from high-street stores like Zara.
And then there was her soft style diplomacy.
Yesterday morning, the Princess of Wales made an official appearance at the National Portrait Gallery.
She wore a brown blazer, a black turtleneck, and pinstripe trousers.
The then Duchess of Cambridge at the 2018 BAFTAs.
Because thats the thing.
Clothing, whether you like it or not,meanssomething.
It meant something when Melania Trump wore an I Really Dont Care, Do U?
The clothing worn by high-profile women is a deeply complicated arena.
And the Princess of Wales canand shoulddo what she likes when it comes to her fashion.
So one can only hope that Kate still keeps the door to her closet slightly ajar.
