Welcome to this Thursday’s edition of ROYGBIV. Today we’ll be looking at gold entries. For me, gold clothing is hit or miss. It can either be so incredibly gaudy or really classy. Here’s hoping I picked some entries that please your eyes! If you’d like to look back on our lengthy ROYGBIV series, just search for it using the tag feature on the sidebar.
This one is a doozy. Depending on where you are in the world, get yourself set up with a snack, a cup of coffee or tea, or an evening cocktail and let’s get started!
Britain
Oh Betty. You slay me sometimes. Somehow this design manages to make the more senior lady look positively svelte!
And we’ve got this gorgeous gold beading a few decades prior to appreciate.
Monaco
OK, I admit this gold entry barely makes it into our category as it was pre-royal days, but this Edith Head creation from To Catch A Thief must be posted. Click the caption to read a great article with more snapshots and design sheets. The sculptural details pull me in on this one.
Greece
Alexia rocking the gold sequins here in a tasteful way.
Marie Chantal SLAYED in this crusty gold Elie Saab for the 2012 Luxembourg wedding.
Belgium
Paola wearing the heck out of this high neck look.
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Thailand
Sirikit representing! Let’s also appreciate that bold lip.
Morocco
The gorgeous Lalla Salma…
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Spain
Look at this delicious vision, so proud at her son’s 2004 wedding! Check out the last photo in the slideshow to see her golden gown from the pre-wedding gala.
Denmark
You didn’t think I would do the gold category and not include THE gold dress, did you??
Benedikte shines in this lovely gown from a few decades back. I don’t often see a resemblance between Bene and Daisy, but I see it here, for sure.
Marie looks fabulous in this gold applique.
Norway
Auntie Astrid rocking the gown here with delicate pink floral accents. I almost feel like the necklace is too heavy, but hey, it’s Astrid. She does as she does.
Here’s Sonja back in the sixties!
Luxembourg
Maria Theresa wore this fab creation to Guilliame and Stephanie’s 2012 civil ceremony. Chef’s kiss!
Sweden
Making her debut in today’s category is Desiree, sister to the King. I thought she carried this bevy of sequins off quite nicely, as I would expect any woman from Sweden to do! I especially like the neckline and that she wore the Cut Steel tiara. Nice touch.
Sister-in-law Silvia looks great here in 2015.
And here is Victoria, in one of my favorite Jenny Packham gowns of all time. Stunning.
Netherlands
Maxima knocked me out at Prinsjesdag 2013 in this golden creation. I cannot wait to see it again.
I mean, come on. Look at this lovely lady. You can see what those stairs look like now if you review our recent post on the Huis ten Bosch renovations.
And with my beloved Oma, I leave the gold category to you!
What say you about this gorgeous gold entries? What would you like to see worn again? Would you like another royal to try one of these entries? Show us your favorites in the comments!
Next week we will do Stripes and then wrap up our series with Florals. Feel free to post your blergh/sparkleblergh choices here as well!