Queen Letizia attends commemorating conference for World Rare Disease Day

Queen Letizia attends World Rare Disease Day commemorative conference

5/3/2019

The Queen of Spain attended the World Rare Disease Day 2019 commemorative event held at Duques de Pastrana Complex in Madrid.

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She delivered a speech in her role as honorary president of the Spanish Federation For Rare Diseases with a focus on this year's theme "Uniting social and health care". She highlighted the need for better coordinating medical, social and support services for people living with a rare disease and their families.

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WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: NEW! Hugo Boss 'Dechesta' Glen Plaid Sheath Dress (RRP US$495). The dress is reduced to $297 at Nordstrom, and available full price at Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales.

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HANDBAG: Carolina Herrera 'Astrud' black clutch bag with metal bar flap (repeat).

SHOES: Carolina Herrera black suede slingback pumps (repeat).

BELT: Black double buckle leather belt (unidentified).

EARRINGS: Gold & Roses Double Dagger Earrings (repeat).

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FASHION FLASHBACK

The professional elegance of today's outfit was consistent with Letizia's previous sartorial choices for this annual event. Do you have a favourite?

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19 Comments

Wendy

11/3/2019 08:13:51 pm

Professional, chic and a good choise for this precocious spring

Simon

11/3/2019 08:39:38 pm

Scoop!! She is visiting London this Wednesday! The National Gallery, A Sorolla exhibition.

Jennifer

11/3/2019 08:55:11 pm

Great formal dress which is elegantly accessorised. The Queen looks modern, chic and relatable. If I were to nit pick... it's a pity Hugo Boss didn't match the checks more sensitively on the seam line below the collar bone, else where it seems like an interesting design feature. I particularly like the double buckle belt and the small slit detail at the front. This dress reminds me of Roland Mouret's aesthetic with it's fitted silhouette and feminine use of seam lines.

Wendy

11/3/2019 09:39:49 pm

I agree, the sewing is not so cared these days, I have even seen that with 2.000 euros dresses, amazing!!

Jennifer

12/3/2019 03:41:06 am

Sadly I'm not surprised. At such high price points attention to detail should be meticulous.

Bertie

12/3/2019 03:48:53 am

I agree it's weird when high-end fails to match pattern seams, but in this case the dress is relying on mismatches for its asymmetric message, especially at the front where the bodice is cut on the cross against the skirt below, with one side of the skirt being straight horizontal/vertical, and the other having a whole extra angle of its own. Kinda confusing, though, I'd agree!!

Sandy

11/3/2019 11:00:10 pm

This dress has a classic, professional look to it. I like the use of the black skinny belt and black shoes which provide contrast against the staid grey. The overlapping/crossover effect is also interesting. It would be great dress to wear in the summer. I keep forgetting how warm it is in Spain in what is still winter in the northern hemisphere.

Simon

12/3/2019 12:15:30 am

It is not normal these temperatures at all, it seems May. However in summer we do not wear grey dresses...it's about 35C..in the Centre and South, the North part didn' t reach more than 25C...
It depends on tge region, in Castilla-León Autonomus Comunity they are having normal weather.
Madrid used to be cold in winter, until mid May....

Sandy

12/3/2019 03:32:13 am

I think this is proof that global warming is having a huge impact on the planet. The weather is no longer predictable or what we would consider "normal" all over the world. It is very frightening.

Wendy

12/3/2019 12:34:59 am

Spain is in the Northern Hemisphere....on the borther with France!!🙄

Sandy

12/3/2019 03:33:24 am

Yes, I know. Both countries are beautiful. The South of France is amazing too.

Miriam

12/3/2019 02:29:42 am

It's the gobal warming, the sky resorts have still snow but very at very high.

Bertie

12/3/2019 03:44:47 am

This Hugo Boss shift is divine. At first I assumed it must be repeat as Letizia so often favours a light grey plaid, so it's fun to learn it's new. The asymmetric patterning achieved by simply angling sections of the dress differently is well played, fashionable while remaining sophisticated. The little cap sleeves and neat belt are perfect, as are her sharp Herrera clutch and strappy slingbacks. The dagger earrings are so in keeping with the fabric cut on the cross for contrast. Brilliant by Letizia.

Petra

12/3/2019 03:58:57 am

All Europe is suffering an increase, anyway in Sweden we're wearing suits...Denmark and Norway had 30C last summer, incredible!!
And London had 21C last week.

Ava Pittman

12/3/2019 04:55:34 am

Very smart, clean lines, classic dress. The Queen looks very smart. Favourite - 2014

Stephanie

12/3/2019 09:30:02 am

This is a classy, professional look and befits the occasion. I really like the slingbacks. they help deliver the total packaged look of this outfit. Last year's suit looks very special on Queen Letizia.

Masha Gorman

13/3/2019 06:27:51 am

I follow your blog since its inception - it is amazing to see Leticia's style transformation over the years. Thank you for always tasteful and informative posts!

Elizabeth (Admin)

13/3/2019 11:57:23 am

Thanks for being such a loyal supporter on my blog xx

Zoe link

13/3/2019 02:02:45 pm

2019 has the Queen raising her fashion game a few notches. More importantly Elizabeth, you help us to enjoy it. A big thank you!

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