On the morning of September 27, Queen Maxima, together with State Secretary for Health, Welfare and Sport, Maarten van Ooijen paid a working visit to a community center in Amsterdam on the occasion of the Loneliness Awareness Week 2023. Week against Loneliness will take place between the dates of September 28 and October 4.
There, the Queen met with various initiatives that work to reduce loneliness, such as Oma Soep, Heimweeverhalen and the ZID Theater. The visit started with a conversation with participants of the National Coalition against Loneliness about the importance of the local approach in municipalities and the link with knowledge and science to combat loneliness.
NATAN Narel printed viscose blouse
What a strange outfit. The blouse is ok, the skirt, shoes, and messy hair a definite no. Edwina
ReplyDeleteAgree! A big No for me too!
DeleteEn faisant appel à mes souvenirs, je pense avoir déjà vu cette blouse imprimée mais au niveau de la jupe, je l'aurais remplacée par du tissu tout en gardant la couleur !
ReplyDeleteIl me semble avoir lu un jour que cette jupe était en cuir de cactus. Suis- je la seule à m’en souvenir?
Deleteà Anonyme 28/9/2023 03:27
DeleteVous avez tout à fait raison mais je la préferais en tissu qui apporterait moins de rigidité !
Maxima is looking great! Except for the hair: she'd better wear it in a simple updo/bun or ponytale. It is the first thing you notice in these pictures :-( Kudos to the lady in blue who is also looking fantastic. Damsel Dragonfly
ReplyDeleteSo True. I really cannot understand, already for a very long time, why
DeleteShe always wears this messy hair. It conpletely distracts from her outfit. And it does not do
anything good for her lovely face
Where is the hairpolicewoman, when you need one!
ReplyDeleteOh the hair police women… they alla came together. I just find it sooo boring to read all these comments about her hair. Can’t we just all leave it, and just accept that her hair is what it is.
DeleteTo repeat what I’ve said several times, Maxima has chosen a low maintenance hairstyle which has been around for quite awhile.
DeleteIt belongs to the “shaggy-chic” category of hairstyles.
Or shag haircuts.
A quick shower and shampoo, a quick hairdry, a cup of strong coffee, a bit of lippy and bingo, you’re ready to hit the street running.
BUT I don’t think it’s a good style for a Queen.
Plenty of photos on the net. Just google Shaggy-chic hairstyles 2023.
So agree with Anonymous 28/9/ 04:53 her hair is what it is and actually I like it, she looks happy and content and the hair is not the most important about Maxima, she's a hard working intelligent woman that most of the time looks happy! Let it be! Ac
DeleteAnother Natan outfit that does nothing for her. the pants and top don't go togethe. Fail. ff
ReplyDeletePants, isn't that a skirt; for goodness sake, please care about your hair!
DeleteWithout intending to be offensive I must admit her hair is a mess. But I must say that I admire her self determination and strength to "ignore" our comments and appear in front of cameras like that. Maybe she is an inspiration for teenage girls who are constantly insecure and put too much pressure on themselves. Of course she is a public person but also a woman like you and me. I like her sometimes strange outfits. Today's choice is really nice. I.P.
ReplyDeleteI have a very similar feeling each time I see Máxima's photos. Her impressive personality makes a stronger statement than the sum of what she wears and her hair. And each time I have to smile, also knowing that she can have a wonderful hairdo if she really has to. (GM)
DeleteI really like Maxima a lot but this outfit is a big no. The leather (?) skirt looks like cheap, green plastic and I don’t like the colors or pattern of her blouse. It looks better close up but from a distance looks muddy and dull. And yes, her hair is awful as has been stated many times on this site and needs a good trim. The best thing is her smile.
ReplyDeleteNo, no, not at all fashion-wise. Messy hair, “poufy”, bow blouse, wide stiff skirt with huge buckle in off color and navy shoes- nope. Switching out the skirt for navy pants might save the outfit.
ReplyDeleteLovely, engaging, friendly smile otherwise- which is what those present will probably most remember.
Glo
OMG!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Leather skirt is lovely, No comments about her hair.
ReplyDeleteShe looks very tired;
she needs some rest.
Rest ? She had 2 months vacation.
DeleteShe needs a wig...asap
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DeleteWell, I don’t know what one should wear with that skirt but this is definitely not it.
ReplyDeleteThe blouse and skirt are a good match but the skirt looks like cheap plastic (I'm sure it will not be) Nice shoes and bags but not one of my favourite Queen Maxima outfits
ReplyDeletethat plastic skirt thou!
ReplyDeleteNice and joyful outfit for her.
ReplyDeleteOh nein!!! Lea
ReplyDeleteIt is a pity- but her hair and Outfit is not at all suitable for a queen on official appearances. She is not her daughters age any more.
ReplyDeleteLovely Maxima looks tired here. I suppose even Royals can’t be on top every day. I like the blouse and the color combination green and blue, but the skirt sure is not very flattering on these pics. Maybe it looks different in real life.
ReplyDeleteQuin cabell més horrorós!.....és del tot impropi d' una senyora elegant, per no ja dir de la seva pisició.
ReplyDeleteOf course, NATAN, she needs a new designer please. css
ReplyDeleteOmg someone please please cut her hair chin length at least or just under chin length then she will look very nice
ReplyDeleteI have read somewhere that the skirt is made of cactus leather.
ReplyDeleteWell now, if the skirt is made of cactus, I wonder if you could put it in a big saucepan with a couple of onions and make a soup.
DeleteA type of recycling to help the planet.
@ Deadeggs
Delete👍👏😂
It seems that the cactus topic rules throughout this post!
I have read somewhere that the skirt is made of cactus leather.
ReplyDeleteThe skirt is a good cut, and fit. Not liking the belt. The blouse Imo doesn't blend well with the blouse.
ReplyDeleteThe blouse, the skirt, with the shoes, and especially the hair.....It is all bad.
ReplyDeleteShelly
Leather skirts will always look stiff . She should have wear suede skirt which are more soft.
ReplyDeleteAva
Oh no!!! That skirt is so awful in that shade of green (sorry but Kermit the Frog green was the first thing that popped into my head). Had the green been a dark green--forest green--it would be so much better. The blouse is quite pretty and has so many colors it can matched with so many skirts and trousers. As for her hair--egads, this is one really awful hair day.
ReplyDeleteJanet
Janet - Great comments and I outright laughed when you mention Kermit! I bet the outfits looks better in personal but I also want to just tweak the green color a bit to make it look lux as opposed to a friendly frog 🐸
DeleteAs for the hair, I’ve never mentioned because I have the same hair. But I finally pulled the trigger on a couple of extensions, not for length, but for volume and it’s absolutely changed for the best. I get compliments all the time now, which is still a bit shocking! I feel like our beautiful Max could do something similar as well as get regular trims.
@ Anonymous 04:24 What did you think she is doing all the time when she has an important event or state visit ? She let her hairdresser incorporate extensions or false hairpieces in her own hair. For her every day work she leaves her hair natural. How many times it has been said here that she uses extensions. Sometimes I ask myself if the bloggers read the comments of the other writers on this blog. One cannot repeat eternally the same thing. Unless of course you are new on this blog then you couldn't know it. Rose
DeleteI don't like anything about this outfit, frankly. And oh my gosh...that HAIR is a straight up mess, no pun intended. Maxima is such a beautiful woman. Why why why??
ReplyDeleteBad individual pieces that could only be made worse by combining them into one horrible outfit. I cannot understand why she thought that any of that stuff would go together - colour, style, texture, fit... nothing matches or complements each other. Well, the hair matches the mess, if that is what she went for...
ReplyDeleteContrary to almost all of you I like this outfit. It is not new but a repeat. The skirt is made of CACTUS LEATHER. Yes 22:58 you heard it right. The pattern of the blouse contains the same green. Her accessories are matching.
ReplyDeleteI read it earlier in the comments that a lot of people do not like green that is not bottle green or forest green. At least she is someone who really cares about the climate and is wearing regularly sustainable clothes. I won't say something about her hair. Everything has been said since a long time. I wonder why it is always Maxima that is attacked because of her hair. I never hear comments on Princess Anne's hair which is in bad condition too. I have pictures of my great grandmother who had the same updo like princess Anne.
Thanks for these comments, they strike a right balance about several points. Regarding the hair I repeat it is trendy (look at magazines), so I understand she goes for it ; although I personally would not want it. I try however put it into perspective.
DeleteI agree with An07:08 about princess Anne, although the age situation is too different for comparing. Courage Maxima !
MaryT. Sorry but I disagree with you concerning the age difference. I never saw Princess Ann (unless when she was young before her 1st marriage) with loose hair. So there is no reason she cannot have a haircut. Never saw her mother the Queen with her hair up like she does. About the age difference, Princess Ann is younger than I am, I also have problems with my hair, I loose it. I always had and still have thick hair. Following the advice of my dermatologist I'm doing special treatments for people loosing hair due to age, loss of hormones, heritage,.... In my family there were different cases of hair loss. I also take nutrition supplements. All these treatments help but you have to do it all the time. When you stop the hair loss is coming back. My hairdresser always says that my hair is healthy and thick and my answer is yes but I am loosing it. My hairdresser also give me good advice : what to do and certainly what not to do if you are loosing your hair easily. You see this takes much of my time and maybe not everybody has as much time as I do (I am retired). Rose
DeleteFashionwise, I'll give it a pass.
ReplyDeleteShe still remains in my book as "simply the best".
Love her to death.
Didnot know the hair could still become messier than we ever saw.
ReplyDeleteIt is nearing arrogance for me.
Just a few strokes with a brush could make it better I think ( and a pair of scissors for the unhealthy looking ends),
Mabel
I don't like this hair style either, but 'arrogance' ....? Come on!
DeleteIt´s not arrogance. To me it´s lack of respect: for herself, for her role and most of all for the people she´s meeting. You just don´t go to anyone ever looking like that. Queen or not.
DeleteOh, my dear Maxima, you could have improved this outfit so well and It would have turned into a truly head turner number!
ReplyDeleteThe skirt Is in a very nice colour but I would have opted for a more fitted design.
I would have paired it with a cream silk Lavalier blouse and a buckled leather jacket in same green shade plus cream pumps and an updo.
Jewellery: loop earrings, a bracelet and a simple necklace.
BUT her smile, well, it helps me forget all of this strange mix.
Oh, sorry...
Delete* Hoop earrings and NO necklace with a Lavalier blouse, of course!
Would love to see this green cactus leather skirt on QM combined with a soft white or black woolen sweater and a ponytail. Believe this would be a fantastic combination (she can add her colourful Oscar de la Renta coat to it).
ReplyDeleteI like your thinking. A woolen, fitted top, either black or white, ideally with a turtleneck, is the only thing I can imagine with the skirt. The belt has to go of course. Everything else needs to be simple and neutral as the skirt is already a statement piece. No crazy additions and that would include her colourful de la Renta coat which has enough interest to "make" an outfit all on its own.
DeleteYes to a ponytail!
I think Q Maxima don't need sweaters and coats already. It is still 20 degrees C in the afternoon. Her chauffeur is bringing her where she must be. She is going almost all the time into a building. So the warmer clothes will come out maybe next week as the weather forecasts are announcing colder temperatures. Rose
DeleteI like the skirt and I like
ReplyDeletethe blouse, but perhaps not together.
MF
LOVE Maxima! Everything she wears is gorgeous on her but the hair! OH Max, Why the hair?
ReplyDeleteSometimes I think that Maxima would look sensational if she styled her hair like Pamela Anderson' s ( Baywatch) updo in the 90s.
ReplyDeleteOk, ok, I' m being partial again.
Some people say that I look like Pamela Anderson, which could be welcome to me but just restrained to my physical aspect...and that's all!
I like styling my hair in an updo like Pamela' s in my spare time .
Just wish Maxima could do the same.
She doesn't have enough hair for that type of updo, I think. Maybe a Meghan bun would do the trick. You can see she takes care of her hair, it just get stringy below her ears. If she wants to keep it this long, she should just learn some updos or ponytale styles. Simple things can do the trick. Damsel Dragonfly
Delete@ Anonymous Damsel D.
DeleteYes, you may be right on this point.
Styling an updo like Pamela' s requires long thick hair, even though you can get some volume by overlapping hair layers.
It seems a hard procedure but it is quite simple to style ,actually.
You only need to have a bit of practise and a good fixing spray.
A flat iron could be useful too though not necessary.
It is a simple hairstyle but the result is what I call bombastic.
That blouse is gorgeous. As are the shoes.
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DSC here. I have problems signing in via my usual account. Tried for days now. Don't know where the problem lies. I do not like the look of QM here. It gives an unkempt impression as if not caring for outer appearance. The outfit is not put overly well together, although the pieces as stand-alones might be lovely. I might not be commenting as much now because it irks me a lot that I don't seem to be able to use my account for it.
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