Queen Letizia looks elegant in Felipe Varela coat dress to deliver the National Ensign

7/5/2021

The Queen of Spain delivered the National Ensign (Spanish National Flag), in its standard form, to the Army Aviation Academy (ACAVIET), located at the Army Airmobile Forces Headquarters (FAMET), at the 'Coronel Maté' Base, in the Madrid municipality of Colmenar Viejo.

Queen Letizia of Spain delivered the National Ensign (Spanish National Flag), in its standard form, to the Army Aviation Academy on 7 May 2021

After the initial greetings, Her Majesty received the Ordinance Honors and reviewed the troops. Once the National Flag was blessed by the Chaplain, the Queen handed it over to the Colonel-Director.

During the event, Queen Letizia delivered a few words, "Almost 50 years have passed, hundreds of students and thousands of hours of flight, simulation and teaching on the ground, since the creation of that first Office of Training. Your professionalism, efficiency and experience have made it the Army Aviation Academy: the training centre for a new fundamental speciality of the Army".

After the ceremony, Her Majesty conversed with the families of the members of the Unit who died in the line of duty. After the group photograph was taken, the Queen visited the Historical Hall of the FAMET.

Queen Letizia opted to dig deep into her closet and pull out a Felipe Varela bouclé coat dress first seen over 15 years ago!

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She debuted the bespoke button-front piece at Leonor's baptism ceremony on 14 January 2006.

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Today, Letizia complemented the neutral tones of the coat dress with her Carolina Herrera 'Camelot' colour block handbag and Magrit 'Laura' pumps in a custom camel leather.

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She finished the look with her beloved diamond bezel set stud earrings and the Commander dame's bow of the Order of Charles III.

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Image credit: Wikipedia

10 Comments

Sandy

13/5/2021 12:33:06 am

It's great to see this stylish dress after 15 years. It looks great with the toffee coloured shoes. The coat dress never goes out of style and is always elegant.

Laura

13/5/2021 07:39:53 am

Considering this dress is at least 15 years old, it does not look dated and it has stood the test of time. Kudos to Letizia for still fitting into the dress. Most people add a few pounds over such a long duration. I like the lines of this dress and how it tapers in at the waist. The shoes and purse coordinate well. I assume the shoulder strap on the purse is detachable and it should have been removed.

Sandy

13/5/2021 09:05:52 pm

I know what you mean about the pounds. I have never known of any woman (except Audrey Hepburn & Jackie Onassis) who has stayed so thin throughout their life. We all go up and down at various times. But Letizia is truly remarkable in her ability to maintain such a slim physique for decades..

Vera Esschenbrouck

14/5/2021 06:19:40 pm

And yes, when Letizia has her hair in a bun, she reminds me more and more of Audrey Hepburn. Don't you think so?

Sandy

15/5/2021 10:29:36 am

Yes I agree Vera that both ladies have great style and beauty:

Jennifer F

13/5/2021 09:09:57 am

The Queen looks wonderful, the coat dress is timeless and is as fresh today as the day it was purchased. As with all bespoke Varela garments (whether you like them or not), the fit is impeccable and the fabrics are of quality. The bouclé glides over Letizia's figure and the yarns weave beautifully in and out of one another creating a soft texture. The neat collar and matching front buttons add subtle details to the clean lines without detracting from the immaculate tailoring which is enhanced by Letizia's perfect posture. Accessories are gorgeous, the rich tones of tan complement the bouclé tastefully. Herrera's colour-block handbag adds modernity to the ensemble with its relaxed shape, while still remaining ladylike with the top handle. Minor quibbles: the coat dress has been hemmed approximately 2cm above the base of the coat, which has created an unattractive line. I've looked at close up images on Getty and this is because the hem is not attached to the lining which is a shame. I would have also preferred slightly larger earrings - the diamond studs are barely visible in most pictures.

Laura

13/5/2021 10:35:25 pm

Jennifer, I see what you mean about the hem. I think the line is created on purpose. It looks like the hem has been edged with a bias cut of narrow material. There is a distinct change in the direction of the pattern at the hem; it is not simply the bottom turned under.

Jennifer F

15/5/2021 03:15:33 am

Hi Laura, you're absolutely right that the pattern changes direction. As you suggest a narrow piece of material must have been added. Well spotted!

Bertie

14/5/2021 07:17:37 am

The boucle Varela coat has truly stood the test of time and demonstrated the value of classic design from bespoke tailoring. It remains a wonderful fit, while not being at all out of style.

The gentle density of its texture is neatly offset by the strappy Magrit pumps, and it seems just so handy to have a slim blue stripe on her Herrera bag to complement the little blue Commander dame's bow. The whole outfit looks very well with the smooth updo.

Ava Pittman

14/5/2021 08:12:47 am

This is a outstanding coatdress. It oozes timeless elegance. The fit and cut is perfect. Love the shoes, so stylish and handbag. The perfect outing for this outfit.

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