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[quote=Anonymous]I think part of it is that for the women, the British aristocrat aesthetic is very old fashioned in its styling. The hair, makeup, and dress is very dowdy starting from a young age (basically once you marry, or once you hit your thirties). Foundation and setting powder, which emphasizes wrinkles and fine lines. Updos and “set” hair that has been curled and sprayed with hairspray. Pantyhose. Low heeled shoes. Suits and dresses that are tailored for boxier fits. This is what is considered appropriate for a senior royal of a certain age and it has barely changed in 70 years.

I always feel Camilla looks younger than most royals her age because, while not a trend setter or anything, she wears her hair in a more natural way and wears fabrics that are less stiff. She also smiles a lot and seems more relaxed and less concerned by the Publix’s perception of her. I think partly the result of joining the family much later in life, and partly the result of being the well known “other woman” for most of her life before formally marrying Charles. She has few f***s left to give.

I think part of the perception that the Queen looked “good for her age” is that she leaner harder into this mumsy look from a much younger age. It aged her in her 30s and 40s but made her feel timeless in her 80s and 90s because we’d all become so accustomed to her hairstyle and little suits and hats. I am 42 and QEII has looked pretty much the same my entire life. It’s actually kind of crazy to me to realize that when I was a kid, she was only in her 50s! She dressed like an 80 yr old.

Anne will never change but it will be interesting to see if Catherine starts paving her own way— she’s been really following the script this far. But without Elizabeth’s approval to need (Camilla is not going to wield the same expectations, plus obviously doesn’t have them anyway). I’m especially wondering if Catherine will ever cut her hair. Usually royals are discouraged from major style shifts but it’s very hard to maintain hair that long and keep it looking good snd youthful past 50.[/quote]

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