Letizia and transparencies, an atypical and viral mix

That Doña Letizia dares to bet on transparencies is something unusual. You can count on the fingers of one hand how many times she has resorted to this trend since she started her career as princess of Asturias and later queen consort. Something that’s paradoxical to say the least, since when he’s used them, he’s gotten the most praise and not only that, but it’s gone viral. All of this stems from the style choice he made a few hours ago when he attended the National Culture Awards with King Felipe. However, it is not necessary to leave the royal family of Spain to see another woman who regularly embraces transparencies, something that also happens in other royal houses, such as the British one. At this point, it is impossible to forget the stylistic legacy of Lady Di, a pioneer in the use of clothing.

For this last appointment, the Queen saved a dusty pink organza dress, shirt style, and with transparencies and a bow at the waist that she already wore during her state visit to Cuba in 2019. The garment was signed by Majesty, a fashion house to the taste of the Asturian, and combined it with nude pumps from Steve Madden and earrings from Tous. A successful bet to fight the heat wave, but without sacrificing elegance, casually making it clear that pink is her new fetish color.

While transparencies aren’t — far from — her favorite trend, you don’t have to go far back to see which occasion she wore them to before. It was last June 7, during his solo visit to Cartagena. There she appeared in a white lace dress, signed by Sfera, with floral motifs and semi-transparent details. A look that showed her stylized figure and for which she won the applause of foreign critics: “in a subtle way, Queen Letizia of Spain has reaffirmed herself as the most daring and avant-garde European royal of all,” wrote the Daily mail.

Yes, to find the last time she wore them, you have to go back three years, to a meeting with the Spanish Association Against Cancer where she wore a black knit sweater revealing her white bra, a slip that was taken to the many media headlines. .

In September 2015, one of the riskiest style bets to date took place for Queen Letizia. During her visit to the United States, she opted for a tulle cocktail dress, signed by Felipe Varela, with black thread embroidery and extreme transparencies on the back, chest and arms.

Very close to Letizia is a royal who usually wears transparencies. Is about Victoria Federicawho, at almost 22 years of age, the girl Typical royalty. That same summer season, we saw her attend an event in Seville, wearing a long fitted blouse with a lapel that she paired with a crop top strappy with glittering silver. She is passionate about fashion, a passion she inherited from her father, Jaime de Marichalar.

Likewise, other royal key style icons such as Kate Middleton They’ve resorted to the trend much more than Queen Letizia, though it’s something saved for high-rise red-carpet events. Without leaving England, it is impossible to see the figure of Diana of Wales.

During her lifetime, Lady Di was seen wearing dresses in which transparencies prevailed, proving that she was always a woman ahead of her time. The mother of Princes Harry and William stood out as a perfect champion of trends that are still much talked about today. His legacy in the form of style continues to be the subject of inspiration, debate and praise. It’s not for less.

Be that as it may, the fact that Doña Letizia chose transparencies twice in just one month might lead someone to think that something is changing in her wardrobe. Will there be a third soon?