October is breast cancer awareness month. And so, this month, every day I’ll be sharing a photo of Princess Charlene in a pink outfit in support of all people, women and men who are fighting the disease. On Instagram, I’ll share a fact about breast cancer along with photos of HSH in a pink outfit. And on here, I’ll tell the story of the same look along with recommendations to copy the outfit. Now I don’t have all the looks worked out quite yet, so let’s hope we’ll have 30 🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏. For more information about the disease, please visit WHO.
Day 1: March 10, 2012 – Bendigo, Australia
Princess Charlene opened the “Grace Kelly: Style Icon” exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery in Australia. The Princess arrived in a blush dress custom made for her by renowned Australian designer, Johanna Johnson. HSH paired the dress with an Akris clutch and Jimmy Choo sandals. Charlene arrived smiling and was taking numerous photos and highfiving children. In a later interview, she said that she wants girls to know that “anyone can be a princess.” I’m not exactly a fan of this dress (something about the sleeves), but to me this is one of Charlene’s most memorable events. ⠀
Day 2: September 12, 2012 – Monaco
Prince Albert inaugurated the new building of the Monegasque National Council (parliament, essentially). Princess Charlene accompanied His Serene Highness wearing this rose gold. skirt and top combo. This was the peak of Charlene’s era of beige and neutral colours. We don’t really know who made this outfit, but I’ve always believed it was Dior, but lately I’ve been thinking it’s I think she wore this outfit in a different colour too, but I can’t remember when, do you?. Char also wore her Bulgari Serpenti watch which we have not seen in many, many years.
Day 3: July 11, 2015 – Monaco
On July 11th 2015, Princess Charlene gave her first (and so far only) speech in French at the Place du Palais in Monte Carlo as part of Prince Albert’s 10 year jubilee. The Princess of Monaco called her husband the prince of her heart in this powder pink dress by Tommy Hilfiger. A last minute choice by @Valerie B, the dress was styled safely but successfully with Dior two-tone pumps, matching Dior sunglasses, and pearl earrings. I’ve always liked the fit of this dress on HSH, the waist is phenomenal IMO. The back, however, feels a bit much for such a relaxed event.
Day 4: May 27, 2007 – Monaco
On May 27, 2007, fresh-faced Charlene Wittstock attended the Grand Prix gala with her boyfriend, the Prince of Monaco. She “threw on” this Dior by John Galliano peach pink dress and silver clutch. In October 2007, Penelope Cruz wore the same dress to the New York premiere of her movie, Volver with surprisingly similar styling. I think Penelope’s looks most put together, but there’s something sexy about the nonchalant way Char is carrying the look of with here. Charlene still does her own makeup for events sometimes.
Day 5: May 18, 2012 – London
Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her diamond jubilee in 2012. On May 18th, she hosted a luncheon for Monarchs around the world at Windsor Castle. Prince Albert and Princess Charlene attended. They also attended a dinner given by the Prince of Wales for foreign Sovereigns to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee that night at Buckingham Palace. Her Serene Highness arrived wearing this powder pink gown by Christian Dior. It’s a smart silhouette with the cape making it a bit more interesting. Dior denied that this dress was yours at first, but in 2013, it was displayed at the Musée Oceanographique in Monaco after Raf Simon’s first Resort show for the fashion house. Carla Bruni actually wore the exact same gown in navy to Windsor Castle for a banquet 4 years earlier.
Charlene paired her dress with a snakeskin clutch, diamond earrings (maybe Cartier, maybe Repossi) and bracelet.
