She wears a full-length sleeves pink evening-length shealth dress, and designed tree peony blossom which is a national flower of China with silver shoes.
This dress is designed by Ian Thomas.

She also wears a gorgeous tiara which is the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiana, red rings, a pink hand bag, and the sets of earrings and necklace, which is famous for the Baring Ruby Necklace and Queen Mary’s Ruby Earrings. These earrings are consist of large rubies and nine diamonds, and these are her birthday present by George in 1926.
She wears these accessories again in a trip to Malta in 2005.

2. Context (the background information such as when, where, what event)

This photo taken in a banquet which was held in the Hall Of The People in Beijing during the official state visit to China in 1986.

3. Meaning of outfit (why did she choose, the meaning)

The meaning of the flower on her outfit is tree peony blossom, the national flower of China.
She likes to wear the flower dress during the official visit to foreign countries. 

4. My reaction

- why did I choose to include this outfit in my style portfolio

During the class of her iconic outfit, I was moved by her floral dress because she looked beautiful even though there are many kinds of national flower of each country. 

- how do I feel when I look at this photo

I feel her most suitable color is green, and I have never imagined she wears a pink dress. But when I saw this picture, I felt she can fit any colors. So I was surprised.

- do I like or dislike this outfit and why 

I like this dress because it fits in occasion, and also it fits in herself. This dress contains cuteness, beauty and gorgeous.

- what did I learn about her through studying her clothing

I learned a tiara suits any outfit. This outfit is beautiful without the tiara, but it is better to wear it because a tiara shows royalty.

She wears a black, satin strapless dress with ruffle. 
She also wears a necklace, rings, and a bracelet.

2. Context (the background information such as when, where, what event)

This photo taken in a charity recital at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London for the official public engagement with Prince Charles in 1981. 

This outfit was criticized by media because it is inappropriate. 

3. Meaning of outfit (why did she choose, the meaning)

Diana said “It was all pale pink and baby blue netting and sequins”. It means she changed her dress from pink to black.

The meaning of black is a symbol of mourning, so it is inappropriate for this occasion.

At that time she had nobody to truly talk about fashion in royal family, also she was young. 

But queen Elizabeth said “we didn’t even consider whatever the dress was right for the occasion, we just thought she looked fabulous.” 

4. My reaction

- why did I choose to include this outfit in my style portfolio

The reason is that I researched this outfit in the class, so I think it is easy to put it in my portfolio.

- how do I feel when I look at this photo

I like black, so I felt this outfit is so beautiful. It is feminine even the color is black.

- do I like or dislike this outfit and why 

I love this outfit because it is simple, but shows her chest, so it is gorgeous and glamorous.

- what did I learn about her through studying her clothing

We should match the outfit and occasion, but sometimes inappropriate decisions are iconic style, so we can wear whatever we like:)

She wears a white and red polka dot v-neck dress.
She also wears a white and red kitten.
Accessories are big white earrings, a pearl necklace, big rings, a watch, white and red hand bag, and a wide red boater.  

2. Context (the background information such as when, where, what event)

This photo taken in Kyoto during her official visit in 1986. 
The official visit is from May 8th to 13th.
She tried to wear kimono, Japanese green tea, and talked with Japanese royal family.

3. Meaning of outfit (why did she choose, the meaning)

White and red polka dot means Japanese national flag. 
She wears white-red color not only dress but shoes, handbags. (It may contain the necklace and big hat)

4. My reaction

- why did I choose to include this outfit in my style portfolio

That’s because I am happy to see that Diana had visited to Japan. 

- how do I feel when I look at this photo

When I saw the picture that she was trying to wear kimono, I felt how she was adorable. And I was glad to know her outfit matches Japanese flag.

- do I like or dislike this outfit and why 

I love this dress because it has the meaning that her respect for Japan.
And I guess few people suits a dress with such a big polka dot. I am not suitable in such dress. 

- what did I learn about her through studying her clothing

She was good at matching the outfit and national flag like other royal family. She had have criticized her fashion such as engagement black dress, but she gradually consider the fashion.

She wears a full-length turquoise lace dress by Jenny packham.
She also wears a clear belt, tear-drop earrings, a ring, and a turquoise hand bag.

Her shoes are Jimmy Choo heels.

2. Context (the background information such as when, where, what event)

This photo taken at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the Our Greatest Team Rises Gala dinner in 2012.
This event is for London Olympic and Paralympic.

3. Meaning of outfit (why did she choose, the meaning)

She always down her hair but this time she tied up her hair. I did not get the information why.

4. My reaction

- why did I choose to include this outfit in my style portfolio

That’s because she matches the color of dress so much. 

- how do I feel when I look at this photo

Before I saw this photo, I thought she suits a casual style more than gorgeous dress, but when I looked at it, I was surprised because she matches so much.

- do I like or dislike this outfit and why 

I like this outfit because the detailed lace is so feminine, and the lace is matching with her hair. 

- what did I learn about her through studying her clothing

I learned that there are many celebrities who wears one-color dress in this event, so I studied that outfit which is not only colorful but also simple, one-color is also beautiful.

She wears a full-length blue Holland tartan designed tweed trench coat with a green velvet BB heals of Manolo Blahnik.
She wears earrings which is a sapphire and surrounded by diamonds.

2. Context (the background information such as when, where, what event)

This photo taken in the event of drive-in theater of “Cruella” at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland in 2021 during the official royal tour.

3. Meaning of outfit (why did she choose, the meaning)

The earrings are loaned by Queen Elizabeth. 
Elizabeth were gifted by Sheikh Rashid of Dubai when she visited the Middle East.

4. My reaction

- why did I choose to include this outfit in my style portfolio

Because I want to try these outfit. 

- how do I feel when I look at this photo

I felt this trench coat makes her more stylish because of the belt.

- do I like or dislike this outfit and why 

I like it because the color is good, the length is also nice, and it has both simple and elegance.

- what did I learn about her through studying her clothing

I learned there are opportunities to loan accessories in the British royal family.

She wears a unique above calf length off-white dress by Givenchy with capelet neckline, and a simple black pump. 
She also wears earrings, an engagement ring, a bracelet, a black belt, and she has a black bag.

2. Context (the background information such as when, where, what event)

This photo taken the opening of Storyhouse Theater at the Catalyst Museum by Mersey Gateway Bridge in Chester during her first official engagement visit with Queen Elizabeth in 2018. (Without her husband, Prince Harry)
Meghan and Elizabeth watches a performance of “Drop in the Ocean” and greeting children, and then they have lunch together.

3. Meaning of outfit (why did she choose, the meaning)

Meghan attends this event with Queen Elizabeth, and Elizabeth wears a bright green outfit. Meghan wears a simple cream and black outfit not to stand out more than Elizabeth. 

4. My reaction

- why did I choose to include this outfit in my style portfolio

That’s because the style of this dress (kinds of cape dress?) is unique.

- how do I feel when I look at this photo

I felt she is hard to move her arms because of the cape.
But it is nice that the color is well-neat. I mean there are only 2 color, cream and black.

- do I like or dislike this outfit and why 

I like this outfit because it is simple but a little bit unique. If I were her, I wanted to wear a necklace because it is too simple on her chest.

- what did I learn about her through studying her clothing

It is important that outfit is not only by themselves, but it is related to other people’s outfit. So I want to try to match my outfit with my friends’ outfit.

She wears a white button down shirt by Misha Nonoo (Meghan’s friend) and a ankle-length black pants with a brown belt. 
She also wears earrings, a ring, a bracelet, and brown pumps.

2. Context (the background information such as when, where, what event)

This photo taken in London, I can not get any information about where in London. Maybe in front of the office of “Smart Works”
In 2019.

It is her first official appearance as Prince Harry’s girlfriend.

3. Meaning of outfit (why did she choose, the meaning)

It is the collaboration between clothing collection, “The Smart Set” and the charity, “Smart Works”.
“Smart Works” is the charity to give women the confidence they need to reach their full potential, secure employment and change the trajectory of their lives.

So, she is a model of this charity wearing these outfit.

4. My reaction

- why did I choose to include this outfit in my style portfolio

The reason is I like simple and casual style.

- how do I feel when I look at this photo

I felt it is so cool, and like ‘career women’(I am sorry to Japanglish). I mean women who can work hard.

- do I like or dislike this outfit and why 

I like this outfit because it is so simple but there is a detailed style such as the shirt is button-down.

- what did I learn about her through studying her clothing

I learned it is a good opportunity to spread the charity through the outfit. There are many people who look at carefully the fashion meaning in royal family, so it is a clever to advertise.

She wears an elegant silk purple dress(Malaysia’s traditional clothing) with the cloth over the shoulder.

These clothing are batik (dye the cloth with wax)

And also she wears yellow brooch, earrings, necklace and rings.

2. Context (the background information such as when, where, what event)

she wears the outfit when she was an model of the poster for "My Mind On Film" in Malaysia in 2020.

3. Meaning of outfit (why did she choose, the meaning)

There are few information about her fashion. But I guess the traditional style shows the representative of Malaysia.

4. My reaction

- why did I choose to include this outfit in my style portfolio

Because I use this style in my presentation.

- how do I feel when I look at this photo

I felt it is simple because of one-color outfit.

- do I like or dislike this outfit and why 

I like it because it is both simple and well-detailed.

- what did I learn about her through studying her clothing

Traditional clothing is a good method to be a representative of the country.

She wears a floor-length brown paisley pattern dress with “green ribbon” brooch on her chest.

2. Context (the background information such as when, where, what event)

This photo taken on October 10th, World Mental Health Day. I can not get information about where.

3. Meaning of outfit (why did she choose, the meaning)

The brooch of “green ribbon” is the symbol of international mental health. And wearing the badge shows a support and solidarity with people who are facing mental health issues.

The paisley pattern means to give a sense of security to people’s emotion.

4. My reaction

- why did I choose to include this outfit in my style portfolio

Because I am interested in the paisley pattern.

- how do I feel when I look at this photo

For the first time, I felt the color of brown is not like a princess. But I guess she does not want to show her outfit, she wants to be loyal to the mental health day.

- do I like or dislike this outfit and why 

I like this outfit because we can understand how she gets into the activity of mental health.

- what did I learn about her through studying her clothing

The badge or brooch is so useful to spread the meaning.

She wears purple suits which are jacket and skirt. The inner clothing is also purple. 
She also wears a necklace and earrings.

2. Context (the background information such as when, where, what event)

The oath ceremony was held at the West Front of the US Capitol in Washington on January 20th in 2021. 
She became the first black woman Vice President.

3. Meaning of outfit (why did she choose, the meaning)

The designers of the purple suites are Christopher John Rogers and Sergio Hudson. They are black American, so there is the same roots with Kamala Harris.
In addition, the necklace and earrings are designed by the son of immigrants parents. She wears the outfit which are designed by Americans whose roots are the same as her.

4. My reaction

- why did I choose to include this outfit in my style portfolio

That's because the outfit is beautiful purpled. And I looked her cool.

- how do I feel when I look at this photo

This photo includes many people but almost of them wears black suits (because they are men). Kamala Harris is standing out in the cloud of black. 

- do I like or dislike this outfit and why 

I like the outfit because it is cool and beautiful, but I feel it is too simple.

- what did I learn about her through studying her clothing

I learned she values black Americans and immigrants.

2. Context (the background information such as when, where, what event)

It was taken on October 19th in 2020, at parking(?) while her election campaign. 

3. Meaning of outfit (why did she choose, the meaning)

The reason she wears converse sneakers is to express her reverence for American bland.
In addition, the sneakers are easy to walk, so she chose that while the campaign.

4. My reaction

- why did I choose to include this outfit in my style portfolio

It is more casual style than previous one, so I want to put 2 pictures, one is formal, the other is casual.

- how do I feel when I look at this photo

I felt the outfit is a kind of ordinary business style for the first time, but after I understood the meaning of wearing converse, I felt passion about her nation from her style.

- do I like or dislike this outfit and why 

I like it because I also often wears converse sneakers, so I feel close to her.

- what did I learn about her through studying her clothing

As I mentioned in previous style portfolio, she has respectful for American designers or brands.

2. Context (the background information such as when, where, what event)

She is in the event of Inauguration Ball on January 20th in 2009, 
At the United State Capitol in Washington. 

3. Meaning of outfit (why did she choose, the meaning)

She chose the dress which designed by Taiwanese-Canadian, Jason Wu. It means she support immigrants or non-native American (am I okay to say “non-native American”?) through the outfit.
She chose again Jason Wu’s dress at Inauguration Ball in 2013. 
The white dress is displayed in the Smithsonian’s Notional Museum of American History.

4. My reaction

- why did I choose to include this outfit in my style portfolio

That’s because this gown is so beautiful. I like the part of “one-shoulder”.

- how do I feel when I look at this photo

I felt it is suited the situation of Inauguration Ball because the dress is gorgeous.

- do I like or dislike this outfit and why 

I love it, I want to wear such dress in my wedding party. 
That’s because it is not too simple, not too fancy.

- what did I learn about her through studying her clothing

She wears outfit with large variety of color, pattern, shape(length).

2. Context (the background information such as when, where, what event)

The event was Biden-Harris Inauguration on January 20th in 2021 at the West Front of the US Capitol in Washington.
She was with her husband, Barack Obama.

3. Meaning of outfit (why did she choose, the meaning)

The designer of the outfit is Sergio Hudson, a black designer from South Carolina.
There are many First Ladies wearing the purple in some Inauguration events. Michelle Obama wears the similar color of purple. I guess she has the meaning of unity like other people.

4. My reaction

- why did I choose to include this outfit in my style portfolio

The reason is that I love the outfit with unity, such as one-color style. All of clothes (sweater, trouser, jacket, and belt) are organized the same color. It’s amazing.

- how do I feel when I look at this photo

Instinctively I noticed I love it. I want to try to wear the long-length jacket the most. 

- do I like or dislike this outfit and why 

I love it because the style suits her very much. 

- what did I learn about her through studying her clothing

She often chose the outfit which is made by the designer who is related to United States.

She wears a dark green dress with embroidered red flower on her chest. 
She also wears gold earrings.

2. Context (the background information such as when, where, what event)

She was at the Wellington Airport on April 13th in 2022. What she did was she reopened the border to Australia, 9 months after she shut down to enter the people because of COVID-19.

3. Meaning of outfit (why did she choose, the meaning)

She wears the green outfit, the meaning of the color is the national color of Australia. So she expressed welcoming to the people in Australia.

4. My reaction

- why did I choose to include this outfit in my style portfolio

That’s because the meaning of the outfit is clear, so it is easy to put on my portfolio.

- how do I feel when I look at this photo

For the first time I looked at the photo, I felt the dark green color is a little bit like elderly people (Japanese elder women does not vivid color, so I felt that). 

- do I like or dislike this outfit and why 

I like it because she showed welcoming clearly. And also she suits any types of outfit..!

- what did I learn about her through studying her clothing

She often includes meanings in her fashion, so I respect her.

She wears floral blouse, pink jacket, pink trousers, a ring, and earrings. 
The designer is Juliette Hogan who is from NZ.

2. Context (the background information such as when, where, what event)

She was on the television program, the Stephen Colbert’s show in United States on May 24th in 2022.
She was during her US tour and she delivered the message that NZ is open for business.

3. Meaning of outfit (why did she choose, the meaning)

The designer of the outfit is Juliette Hogan. He often designs clothing for her. Sometimes he accompanies to some events with her. They have a good relationship. 
She can express the proud of NZ by wearing the outfit which made by NZ designer. 

4. My reaction

- why did I choose to include this outfit in my style portfolio

While I prepare for the poster presentation, I follow her instagram account. She usually wears normal suits such as black, gray or something on her instagram. But when she appears on media, she often wears bright color style. So I want to put this fashion she was on media. 

- how do I feel when I look at this photo

I felt pink makes people cute. She looks so cute in pink suit.

- do I like or dislike this outfit and why 

I love it because the style includes cuteness and formal (because of jacket). I want to wear such cute-neat outfit.

- what did I learn about her through studying her clothing

She has never forgotten the pride of NZ even she goes to foreign countries.

2. Context (the background information such as when, where, what event)

The event she attended is the VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York on October 19th in 2001.

3. Meaning of outfit (why did she choose, the meaning)

Ruffle collar is a kind of her signature style, and also pantsuits, too. 
The outfit of the day is gathered her signature, so she wanted to show her own style in the Fashion Awards, representative of politicians and  First Lady.

4. My reaction

- why did I choose to include this outfit in my style portfolio

That’s because I felt the strongest impression about this style in the class. 

- how do I feel when I look at this photo

I felt the combination of white ruffle collar and black suits are so cool. The outfit stresses the pomposity of white blouse, so it is beautiful. 

- do I like or dislike this outfit and why 

I like it because if it has no ruffle neckline, it would be too simple. I like she wears ruffle collars.
She likes unique patterned jackets, but it is good to wear the jacket without patterns at that time because if the jacket has unique pattern, it would be noisy style.

- what did I learn about her through studying her clothing

She said about her self “not fashionable”, but I think she is fashionable because she wore many types of outfit.
I learned she has many signature style.

She wears red setup suits, which are red classic-length button-up jacket and red trousers. 
She also wears earrings and a necklace.

2. Context (the background information such as when, where, what event)

The event she attended was presidential debate at Hofstra University in New York on September 26th in 2016.
She debated with Trump for over one and half hours as First Debate.

3. Meaning of outfit (why did she choose, the meaning)

The website of VOGUE says “red may have been the best choice of her: it’s considered a power color, often associated with qualities like passion and energy”. So the meaning of red is expressions of passion and energy.
Quote: https://www.vogue.com/article/hillary-clinton-red-suit-2016-presidential-debate 

4. My reaction

- why did I choose to include this outfit in my style portfolio

That’s because the outfit is vivid red, it means I can not wear such vivid red clothing. I am respectful of her fashion.

- how do I feel when I look at this photo

I felt she suits red color. When she wears red outfit, I feel she is lively. 

- do I like or dislike this outfit and why 

I like the outfit because the outfit is simple but the color is so vivid. I like the simple vivid color suits of her. 

- what did I learn about her through studying her clothing

She wore 3 types of outfit in the debate, first one is red, second one is blue, and third one is white. All of them are vivid and clear color, so it stood out in the crowd. I guess she understood the power of fashion. Through the 3 types of outfit, I think she has passionate about the debate.