Royal fans issue same complaint as Duchess Sophie turns heads at Royal Ascot
The Duchess of Edinburgh wore a striking ensemble for Day Three of Royal Ascot but royal fans were left divided.
Duchess Sophie looked every inch the royal she is on Day Three of Royal Ascot on Thursday. The Duchess of Edinburgh looked stunning in Suzannah London x Marieluise Bantel’s Trixie floor-length silk shirt dress in a cream colour with a floral pattern (£2,190) and a pair of cream pointy heels.
She stylishly accessorised her look with a striking bespoke Jane Taylor hat in baby pink (£1,945) and Sophie Habsburg’s Minuit clutch in burgundy red (£242). However, royal fans were divided on Sophie’s latest outfit, with several of them disapproving of the dress’ length. One user wrote on Instagram: “Just don’t love the full-length dresses on her.” A second one agreed: “Dress is nice, but too long and the hat is just too expensive. ”
While a third commented: “Nice print but I don’t think the length is appropriate for the occasion, especially on grass.” However, there were others who did like the royal’s ensemble and commented on the flattering pattern. One user said: “I like it! I think the length gives this dress a formal look. If it was shorter, it would have been a pretty standard shirt dress. And I loooove the print! [heart emoji] The hat is nice too. A dress of this length needs a big hat for balance and this one is perfect! The bag gives the outfit a pop of colour. I’m a fan!”
A second user wrote on X: “I love this dress with the beautiful floral pattern.” A third one chimed: “I adore Sophie, and I want her wardrobe! She is pure class.”
Lastly, a fourth one opined: “That dress has the wow factor and looks gorgeous on Sophie. The outfit as a whole is stunning.”
