The Royal Treatment: The Fashions of Palm Royale

When I first saw the Apple TV show Palm Royale being previewed, I couldn’t wait to watch for two reasons: the fashions and Carol Burnette.

Although, as of episode 4, Burnette’s character Norma Dellacorte has only been seen in flashbacks as she currently lies in what can only be described as the most fashionable coma state ever.

While Norma is THE main character, Kristen Wiigs character Maxine has her sights set on that position.

She’s first seen scaling the walls of The Palm Royal private club in a ‘borrowed’ Lilly Pulitzer dress.

When she first goes to Palm Beach, she starts to steal things out of Norma’s closet. Unbeknownst to her, they’re all maybe 10 years dated, and women of that society sniff her out immediately, because she’s not wearing the latest and greatest.

Lily Pulitzer and Pucci dresses, Cat eye sunglasses, Head scarves, Capri pants and white button ups are Maxines staples.

Alix Friedberg describes the style of Kristen Wiig’s socialite character Maxine: “There is always something a little bit off about her — trying too hard. She’s joyful and unaware of how she’s missing the mark.”

All the ladies dislike her, but not as much as Evelyn does.

In the posh society of Palm Beach in 1969, Evelyn sits at the top of the social pyramid.

She was styled to be the obvious queen bee.

Brocade, Pearls and jewel tones are her basic wardrobe.

In her Chiffon Caftans she’s giving Mrs. Roper’s rich auntie vibes.

So far these three ladies have been front and center in the storylines.

Supporting socialite Dinah is usually in pastels or whites for her not so innocent, innocent look.

There’s some skeletons about to come out of her neatly curated closet so we will be seeing more of her scandalous side.

Mary Jones Davidsoul:

The Dowdy chic Chanel wearing widow of the group. We don’t know much about this character yet but I can already tell she’s old money.

And then there’s Raquel.

Think retro mob wife aesthetic. Loud vibrant colors with lots of big bold and according to some, tacky, jewels. One piece that was revealed to be stolen!

I cannot wait to see the character development with these two characters as well.

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Each character’s fashion is different and I’m here for it!