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Nice trouser suits, ladies.

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MartavTaurus Tue 16-Jun-26 04:14:18

Victoria Starmer, especially, and Giorgia Meloni both chose well for the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bians in sweltering temperatures.
Brigitte Macron looks a bit stiff, but smart as usual, imo.

MartavTaurus Tue 16-Jun-26 04:17:49

Bains not Bians, of course.

It's a good job there's plenty of freshing spring water available there. 💧 💧
I've never endured these temperatures over an extended period France before. 🥵
Difficult to sleep.

BlueBelle Tue 16-Jun-26 04:49:04

Afraid I don’t like the cream suit it looks way way too big for her and the trousers are so long they are covering her shoes which looks like a real trip hazard She must be boiling in it too
I like Mrs Macron s outfit, she always stands as if she has arthritis in her neck
Mrs Starmer s looks better but a very dark and rather a dull colour for mid summer

There you go my critique for what it’s worth 🤣

MawsRosie Tue 16-Jun-26 05:56:09

BlueBelle

Afraid I don’t like the cream suit it looks way way too big for her and the trousers are so long they are covering her shoes which looks like a real trip hazard She must be boiling in it too
I like Mrs Macron s outfit, she always stands as if she has arthritis in her neck
Mrs Starmer s looks better but a very dark and rather a dull colour for mid summer

There you go my critique for what it’s worth 🤣

Victoria Starmer is Lady Starmer and shouldn’t we say Madame Macron?
Mrs in both cases just grates.

Casdon Tue 16-Jun-26 06:49:13

Love a fashion thread, I’m so shallow in that respect.

I’d actually wear what Victoria Starmer is wearing, so that gets a thumbs up. I agree that Georgia Meloni’s trousers are too long, but I like her suit otherwise, I think undone, with a fitted camisole or similar, the jacket would look nice. Brigitte Macron’s outfit doesn’t look right for hot weather, it would suit the streets of Paris in spring better in my opinion.

I always feel sorry for the men on occasions like this, they must swelter in buttoned up suits.

Calendargirl Tue 16-Jun-26 06:55:11

Brigitte Macron’s skirts always look a bit short to me. Very smart, though the style is a bit formal.

I agree with BlueBelle about her neck, Queen Camilla looks the same in photos, her shoulders hunched up, if she could ‘drop’ them a bit, would look more relaxed.

However, who am I to talk? If I catch sight of myself, I realise I look round shouldered and hunched also.

At least I’m not on the world stage though.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 16-Jun-26 06:56:20

Like both trouser suites.

As for the length, that is the currently very much en trende

kittylester Tue 16-Jun-26 07:01:33

But still a potential trip hazard.

J52 Tue 16-Jun-26 07:13:45

They’re probably all made of silk or silk and linen blend, such lovely fabrics for hot weather.

BlueBelle Tue 16-Jun-26 07:16:51

I think the cream trouser suit looks way too big all round and very over heated for the weather
And in my thoughts brown is not a summer colour at all
My opinion and they are welcome to come here and pull my outfits to bits if hey want 🤣

GrannyGravy13 Tue 16-Jun-26 07:20:38

BlueBelle

I think the cream trouser suit looks way too big all round and very over heated for the weather
And in my thoughts brown is not a summer colour at all
My opinion and they are welcome to come here and pull my outfits to bits if hey want 🤣

There is a lot of brown around this summer, from sundresses, tops, swimwear to raffia bags.

I do agree it is unusual for a summer colour obviously the designers think
differently 🤷‍♀️

NotSpaghetti Tue 16-Jun-26 07:32:57

I think both trouser suits could be better. The cream is just wrong on her.
Nobody really cares though do they?

M0nica Tue 16-Jun-26 07:49:45

I think Lady Starmer looks far too casually dressed, given that Sir Keir is in full suit and tie.

As for the oversized suit. Yes, it is at the cutting point of fashion, but with fashion, you need to consider whether it actually suits you. In this case I am afraid it doesn't suit the woman in it. It makes her look dumpy, which I do not think she is.

Madame Macron has a very distinctive style, that generally ignores the latest twist of fashion. She is dressed in her usual style. Personally I think her skirt is too short, but as I said she has a distinctive style and sticks to it.

Macaydia Tue 16-Jun-26 08:02:10

There used to be a saying about those who wear brown but it was so long ago and I have gotten too old to remember it.

M0nica Tue 16-Jun-26 08:07:53

No brown in town. It was considered a country colour, that should stay in thee country

Complete nonsense these days. I wear a lot of brown, simply because it is a colour that suits me and flatters my sallow complexion. I never wear black, it looks as if I am attending my own funeral.

Oreo Tue 16-Jun-26 08:12:14

BlueBelle

Afraid I don’t like the cream suit it looks way way too big for her and the trousers are so long they are covering her shoes which looks like a real trip hazard She must be boiling in it too
I like Mrs Macron s outfit, she always stands as if she has arthritis in her neck
Mrs Starmer s looks better but a very dark and rather a dull colour for mid summer

There you go my critique for what it’s worth 🤣

Actually that’s about my critique as well.VS would have looked a tad more Summery in a lighter colour but she looks fashionable and comfortable.
GM looks wrong, if you’re wearing wide trousers then the suit top looks better shorter and more tailored.
BM looks smart and chic but a tad too formal.

Oreo Tue 16-Jun-26 08:15:05

After now reading all posts it seems like for once we may agree on something 😂

SpinDriftCoastal Tue 16-Jun-26 08:15:17

I have just traded in my wide legged linen cropped trousers for a pair of tailored Capri pants.

SueDonim Tue 16-Jun-26 10:23:10

I’ll be disagreeable, Oreo. grin I think Georgio Meloni looks best of a bad bunch. As noted, a smaller size would suit her better.

Mme Macron seems to be dressed for the wrong season and I want to play noughts and crosses on that outfit. Lady S looks like she’s just got out of bed or is about to go to the dump!

Samsara1 Tue 16-Jun-26 11:30:53

3 pairs of floppy trousers in my case for wearing in Puglia from Thursday onwards- lovely and cool and cover my cornbeef legs.

Nannylovesshopping Tue 16-Jun-26 11:41:42

MawsRosie

BlueBelle

Afraid I don’t like the cream suit it looks way way too big for her and the trousers are so long they are covering her shoes which looks like a real trip hazard She must be boiling in it too
I like Mrs Macron s outfit, she always stands as if she has arthritis in her neck
Mrs Starmer s looks better but a very dark and rather a dull colour for mid summer

There you go my critique for what it’s worth 🤣

Victoria Starmer is Lady Starmer and shouldn’t we say Madame Macron?
Mrs in both cases just grates.

MawsRosieis that comment absolutely necessary?

dragonfly46 Tue 16-Jun-26 12:01:17

I am afraid I don't like any of those outfits.
Lady Starmer looks too casual and Madame Macron looks very stiff. The white trouser suit is too big and swamps her.

Casdon Tue 16-Jun-26 12:09:35

I’ve just watched the video of the official photos being taken for the G7, and realised that Victoria Starmer is wearing a different outfit, the one photographed on the thread is her travelling outfit. I can’t find a photo of her dress, but it’s on this YouTube video, it’s white with red embroidery.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC33SZBRJh0

M0nica Tue 16-Jun-26 13:15:04

Oversized suits are currently highly fashionable. That is why one of the women is wearing one.

But like any fashion you need to consider whether it suits you. In this case, unfortunately, not.

SueDonim Tue 16-Jun-26 13:36:05

At least Lady Starmer shops where ordinary people shop. grin tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/product/tuc147502486 They have the matching jacket, too.