Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein hosted a reception for young citizens at Vaduz Castle. The Young Citizens’ Celebration (Jungbürgerfeier) is an annual event held in Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein for those who have reached the age of majority. In the Principality of Liechtenstein, a nationwide Jungbürgerfeier has been organised since 1962 and is attended by the Reigning Prince or his representative.
What a lovely opportunity for the young people to get dressed up. I often wonder why ladies with receding hairlines pull their hair back so tightly, not the most becoming look. The prince and princess seem very approachable and dressed appropriately
ReplyDeleteHereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein are not dressed well for the occasion. She has a tacky shirt dress, he in a casual suit.
ReplyDeleteWrong sorry 16:01, but when you invite people over to yours, you set the tone and especially if you’re the senior royals in your land! They allow the young people to shine! Besides all this, we are into understated elegance here in the mountains. I think what they’re wearing is perfect.
DeleteBut to your point "Anon 18:56", you also don't want your guests to feel overdressed because you weren't clear about the dress code. I have to agree with "Anon 16:01." They (or their people) should have 1) provided clear dress code instruction and, 2) dressed to reflect that dress code. These photos look off. I can imagine people saying, "Why were you so dressed up?" or "Why weren't they dressed up?"
DeleteI've seen these two at other [royal] functions and she just doesn't have a very good sense of style imo. I'm not knocking her as a person; I'm sure she's a perfectly lovely individual but, she needs a professional stylist - at least for public facing functions such as this. She also doesn't apparently have a professional hairdresser on retainer either. Someone in another post mentioned how a receeding or high hairline on a woman is not a becoming look and they are correct. This woman needs bangs and prehaps a shorter, more flattering, cut as well..
What a grand tradition and a chance to "shine" in your best clothes. It may be an old-fashioned thing for many, but at least the young ones aren't dressed as vampires or ghouls covered in piercings and tattoos. I try not to be judgmental but it is a joy to see this affair. What is their "age of majority - 18 or 21?"
ReplyDeleteOh I wish Sophie had worn a long gown like the guests! There aren’t many black tie or white tie events in Liechtenstein, this would have been a perfect opportunity for some more dressing up.
ReplyDeleteHaving said that, she’s wearing a pretty enough dress. People say blondes shouldn’t wear orange, but bah humbug to that, wear colours you like!
You're very kind.
DeleteThis apricot dress is lovely, nice flare in the skirt. Fits well, I like the style, suits her well.
ReplyDeleteI think that color orange is very becoming on Sophie.
ReplyDeleteBof, bof...ce n'est pas la classe et pourtant..!
ReplyDeleteTo my eyes, the orange dress seems to have a subtle shimmer to it. Perhaps it looked much dressier in person.
ReplyDeleteThe dress code for the event seems a bit confusing, but that's more of an issue with the guests. I think Alois and Sophie dressed to be approachable - as they should have. I just wish Sophie would do something more flattering with her hair. Like her mother, she has a very high hair line and insists on hairstyles that maximize forehead. Also, the brassy blonde does not work with her natural skin coloring.
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