Queen Letizia brings back Felipe Varela oriental dress for inauguration ceremony at the Royal Academy of Engineering

6/10/2022

The Queen of Spain presided over the inauguration ceremony of the elected academics, Elena García Armada and Ana Conesa Cegarra, at the headquarters of the Royal Academy of Engineering in Madrid.

The Queen of Spain presided over the inauguration ceremony of the elected academics, Elena García Armada and Ana Conesa Cegarra, at headquarters of the Royal Academy of Engineering in Madrid on 6th October 2022

Queen Letizia's attendance today is part of Her Majesty's commitment to the "Women and Engineering" project and its Strategic Council, which wants to promote female vocations in Engineering, as well as to recognize the importance of female talent in companies, universities and organizations.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: Felipe Varela white and black oriental embroidered dress (repeat). First worn in October 2017 for the Princess of Asturias awards ceremony.

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HANDBAG: Lambertson Truex 182 Frame Clutch in Black Satin (repeat).

Queen Letizia carries Lambertson Truex 182 Frame Clutch in Black Satin

SHOES: Prada Saffiano black leather pumps with added platform (repeat).

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EARRINGS: Bezel set diamond studs (repeat).

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5 Comments

Fiona McJones

11/10/2022 09:13:03 am

Just love this dress. Classy, monochrome 50s vibe. The queen looks fab

Sandy

12/10/2022 12:22:17 am

This is a beautiful, gorgeous dress. I'm glad to see it make another appearance. However I don't like the wide waistband since it interrupts the pattern of the dress. A thinner one (maybe an inch thick) would be more subtle and allow the pattern to flow more evenly.

Jennifer F

12/10/2022 07:47:47 am

Although very different, this dress has always reminded me of Grace Kelly's stunning black & white evening gown worn in 'Rear Window' by American costume designer Edith Head. This is an absolutely gorgeous dress with its sparkly cinched-in-waist and floaty layers of dreamy chiffon. In 2017 the voluminous skirt was complemented by the impeccable tailoring of the fitted bodice. Varela cleverly positioned the jet-black embroidery around the waist for a flattering effect. I imagine I would want to twirl the night away in such a creation. Minor quibbles: I appreciate that the above event is less formal than the prestigious Princess of Asturias Awards, but sadly, I find the presentation of the dress less polished than its 2017 debut. The dress benefits massively from a petticoat (a petticoat was worn in 2017). Here the skirt is flat and, as a result, some of Varela's 'magic' is lost. In addition, being a bespoke piece, it is a great shame that the lining and top fabric do not meet. Styling-wise, the Prada pumps may be a tad heavy (Grace Kelly wore timeless black criss-cross sandals) and although the Queen's hair looks pretty, a sleek updo would have allowed one to admire the clean precision of the neckline. As I so often mention, I would love to see Letizia return to Varela once or twice a year. It is my opinion that Varela is responsible for some of her most elegant (in terms of fit, design & quality of fabrics) looks to date. Over the years there have been some overworked garments but, overall, Varela has created some sensational pieces.

Ava Pittman

14/10/2022 01:13:20 pm

This is a beautifully crafted dress, with exquisite detail, the embellished embroidery is gorgeous. I think the presentation of this dress at this event was appropriate. I must confess to preferring the 2017 outing of this dress. With the under petticoat worn previously, the volume in my opinion brought the dress to life, in this instance the skirt is basically flat. I also preferred the updo of last time and the addition of select pieces of jewellery, I understand why pieces such as this were not worn this time. Regardless of my tastes, the Queen looked splendid.

Bertie

28/10/2022 03:51:43 am

This Felipe Varela dress makes a worthy repeat with its expert tailoring and exquisite monochrome embroidery. The black-tipped Oriental raised collar and cap sleeves are beautifully cut, the beaded waist as defining as ever, and the floaty skirt hem a magical finishing touch. The black accessories of simple Lambertson Truex clutch and shiny Prada pumps are just right for the look, and likewise low-key diamond studs against loose hair.

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