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Palace Investiture Fashion Highlights and Misses
Celebrities' royal outfits: chic wins, fashion fails at Buckingham Palace.
In brief
Celebrities' royal outfits: chic wins, fashion fails at Buckingham Palace. Celebrities like Keira Knightley and Dame Anna Wintour received praise for elegant investiture outfits, while others like Penny Lancaster and Lesley Manville faced criticism for overly casual or mismatched styles. Originally reported by…
Investiture Fashion Moments
An investiture is a once-in-a-lifetime moment when an entire career is distilled into a few minutes in front of the monarch.
Fashion Hits and Misses
Some recipients like Dame Anna Wintour and Keira Knightley received praise for elegant outfits, while others like Penny Lancaster and Lesley Manville faced criticism for mismatched styles.
Penny Lancaster's Outfit
Penny Lancaster wore an A-line skirt with a pink fur stole over a black lace top in 2016, which felt overly try-hard.
Dame Twiggy Lawson's Outfit
Dame Twiggy Lawson wore a white trouser suit with matching brogues and an oyster-coloured fascinator in 2019, which looked gaudy and disjointed.
Dame Emma Thompson's Outfit
Dame Emma Thompson wore white trainers with a teal suit in 2018, which was criticized as a sartorial no-no.
John Galliano's Outfit
John Galliano collected his MBE in 2001 wearing a morning suit without a shirt, which was seen as avant-garde.
Mel B's Outfit
Mel B wore a scarlet bodycon dress in 2022, which felt too casual for the Palace.
Lesley Manville's Outfit
Lesley Manville wore a mint and cream skirt suit with bright red shoes and a hat in 2022, which looked fussy and confused.
Lorraine Kelly's Outfit
Lorraine Kelly wore a shapeless coat dress in 2021, which felt old-ladyish.
Dame Priti Patel's Outfit
Dame Priti Patel wore a bespoke Paul Smith dress in 2023, which had a Nineties public-school headmistress vibe.
Celia Imrie's Outfit
Celia Imrie wore a swirling turquoise coat with black trousers in 2024, which felt distinctly dated.
Sir Kevin and Jayne Sinfield
Sir Kevin Sinfield's wife Jayne wore a navy Self-Portrait suit with a Chanel bag in 2023, which was understated yet chic.
Keira Knightley's Outfit
Keira Knightley wore a belted cream and yellow Chanel suit in 2018, which was the perfect choice for the occasion.
Dame Joan Collins
Dame Joan Collins wore a black-and-white ensemble with long black gloves in 2015, which drew praise from fashion circles.
Dame Vivienne Westwood
Dame Vivienne Westwood wore a grey tailored suit in 2023, which was understated but had a daring surprise underneath.
Dame Joanna Lumley
Dame Joanna Lumley wore a hot-pink coat dress in 2022, which captured the occasion perfectly.
What it means
Celebrities like Keira Knightley and Dame Anna Wintour received praise for elegant investiture outfits, while others like Penny Lancaster and Lesley Manville faced criticism for overly casual or mismatched styles.