Queen Letizia debuts chic COS draped-neck ribbed wool dress for National Research Awards 2020

Queen Letizia debuts chic COS dress for National Research Awards

17/2/2020

The King and Queen of Spain presented the National Research Awards 2020 at the Royal Palace of El Pardo in Madrid on Monday.

The Awards were created in 1982 and are granted by the Secretary of State for Universities, Research, Development and Innovation. They represent the most prestigious recognition of Spain in the area of scientific research.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain presented the National Research Awards 2020 at the Royal Palace of El Pardo in Madrid

Researchers of Spanish nationality who achieve outstanding work in scientific fields of global relevance, and who contribute to the advancement of science and the progress of humanity are merited.

Queen Letizia donned a dark blue draped-neck ribbed wool dress by COS - a brand we have not seen her wear before. COS is a British-Swedish fashion label with a modern, functional, considered design. The brand creates understated pieces that are made to last beyond the season.

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The COS Draped-neck Ribbed Wool Dress (US$175) is a long style shaped with a draped asymmetric neck. The dress is made from fine-knit wool with a ribbed pattern that travels in contrasting directions.

Letizia defined the waist with her black Burberry ruffled leather waist belt, shown below in a taupe colourway.

lack Burberry ruffled leather waist belt as seen on Queen Letizia

She brought back her black Steve Madden 'Dominique' over-the-knee suede boots.

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Steve Madden Women's Dominique Boot Dress

Letizia finished the elegant look with her Aldao diamond and aquamarine white gold hoop earrings.

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23 Comments

Laura

18/2/2020 03:41:01 pm

This look is somewhat severe for an awards celebration but of course, Letizia looks great, although quite covered up. One thing I don't like about the dress is the asymmetrical neckline. I quite like necklines that are truly asymmetrical, but this one is only slightly so. It makes it look wonky, like someone made a mistake in the sewing of the garment.

Milly

18/2/2020 03:55:24 pm

I have to respectfully disagree with you Laura. The neckline is what I love so much about this dress and it's so très chic.

Maya

20/2/2020 01:43:54 am

@Milly I couldn't agrre more. The neckline and the belt are the high points here. Amazing look.

Sandy

19/2/2020 12:00:07 am

Yes, I totally agree Laura. The neckline does look like an error occurred during the production of the garment.

Ava Pittman

18/2/2020 04:17:09 pm

This outfit is divine. I prefer the dress with the belt (the perfect choice), it changes the whole effect, combined with the boots, stunning overall. The dress looks fairly nondescript but once the accessories are combined, you have a superb finish. Navy in colour is more preferable to me than black, which is what I thought the colour was at first glance. The Outline of this dress show the Queens splendid posture. The unusual draped asymmetric neckline and slight ribbing pattern that contrasts, gives this garment a diverse and innovative finish, as with the sleeves, they fall nicely with that bit extra length , which I love. I don't remember seeing the aqua and diamond hoops before, beautiful pieces. This outfit would be a great addition (in my wardrobe) simple, minimum fuss to put together, you are left with a elegant finish.

Karen

20/2/2020 08:16:23 pm

Nicely said. Had no idea dress was navy till I read your post.

Laura

18/2/2020 06:23:49 pm

Hi Milly, Differing opinions, expressed respectfully, are what make the comment section so interesting.

Milly

18/2/2020 10:37:40 pm

I always enjoy reading people's different takes on an outfit! This is such a fun blog to visit and share our opinions. There is no right or wrong, just a respectful chat about fashion!

Wendy

18/2/2020 06:49:31 pm

Speaking of the belt again....she read us...🙄

Divya

18/2/2020 08:04:35 pm

Love this look so much. Unfortunately can’t find the dress on the UK COS store.

Elizabeth (Admin)

18/2/2020 10:42:16 pm

Yes, sadly I believe it's sold out :( I think it may have been from the FW 2019 line.

Sandy

18/2/2020 11:58:58 pm

All black from neck to toe is dull and boring IMHO. Letizia looks like she is going to a funeral rather than an award ceremony. The belt was a wise addition but the dress could have been accessorized further with some fabulous jewelry to brighten it up. This is the first time I have seen an asymmetric neckline. I don't think I like it because it looks messy and lopsided.

Pili

19/2/2020 01:10:59 am

Sorry, the dress is navy, belt and boots black.a

Laura

19/2/2020 01:17:03 am

Sandy, the website below shows several dresses with asymmetrical necklines. They are much more exaggerated than this dress worn by Letizia. These I like. As you and I have observed, the very minimal change to the neckline on Letizia's dress, is so slight it looks like a mistake...at least to my eye and yours also.

https://shop.nordstrom.com/sr/asymmetrical-neckline-dress

Wendy

19/2/2020 10:46:55 pm

Laura, Letizia does have a dress like those ones

https://pin.it/pmukrkam7ohdsp

Sandy

19/2/2020 11:04:14 pm

Thanks for the link, Laura. The designs of the necklines on those dresses are more pronounced and intrinsic to the style. I really like them!

Sandy

19/2/2020 04:45:45 am

Small correction - the dress is NAVY not black.

Bertie

19/2/2020 01:59:16 am

The COS sheath is just perfect and so affordable and simply terrific with those SM boots. I love the asymmetric and draped neck, such subtle touches that bring variety and interest to a businessslike garment . The angled front seaming is equally well handled, and I like the side draping though we lose it under the Burberry belt Letizia, I think she's right to use a belt that completely covers the feature rather something slimmer which would look like a clumsy half-way house. I love the long romantically fluted sleeves too, they add another interesting feature without being excessive. The whole bears up well against superb Bvlgari earrings

Asya

19/2/2020 06:31:58 am

A beautiful and cosy-looking wool dress from COS- I love the asymmetrical neckline detail and the slim fit. The waist belt is a nice detail as well. I have a navy wool dress in my closet so I'm going to copy this outfit:) Letizia seems determined to wear her OTN boots in professional settings by pairing them with midi-length skirts so that we never get a bit of leg, which is how fashion bloggers wear them. That would be inappropriate for her to do. However, I hope she does wear them that way in private! I continue to admire QL's sense of adventure and fun with fashion. She is a true inspiration!

Jennifer F

19/2/2020 11:07:23 am

I love the aesthetic of Cos, they reinvent timeless staples, with clean design the focus of the brand. The Queen looks fantastic! this is a well-chosen piece from the high street that appears high end. A beautifully simple dress that is quietly alluring as it glides over her figure, with the asymmetrical neckline revealing a snippet of skin. The soft drape of the fabric and lose cut of the arms add a wintry note. Vertical and horizontal ribbing is separated by the innovative seam line. It starts where the collarbone meets the shoulder and gently sways to the center front, providing subtle interest to the sleek silhouette. Navy and black are a sophisticated colour combination, the streamlined boots bring opulence and the wide belt defines the waist. Stunning aquamarine hoops are bright and substantial enough to help lift the look while elegantly marrying with the trimmings on the belt. This is a very stylish ensemble that will potentially be in my top 10 outfits of 2020.

Elizabeth (Admin)

19/2/2020 11:53:32 am

This is definitely my favourite look of the year so far, and with 10.5 months left of 2020, there's a high chance this will also make my top 10 :)

Sandy

19/2/2020 11:07:05 pm

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Elizabeth. I always wonder what you think of each outfit but you rarely comment.

Wendy

19/2/2020 11:05:36 pm

Elizabeth, this is the coat she is wearing today, the other one is Eva Fernández, I do not know the exact year...

https://pin.it/yonu5dp6j2ikk2

https://pin.it/hjzyxionhm2nym

https://pin.it/i4izftd32qpnvn

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