Palm Royale: The Fabulous Retro Outfits of Palm Beach

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I have been watching Apple TV+ Palm Royale and find it to be such a fantastic escape.

From the costumes, the sets and hilarity of the cast is a treat. How adorable is Kristin Wiig in the cute mini dresses and big hair? She looks great with a spray tan, haha. I’ve never been to Palm Beach, but I’d love to visit during this era!

Why It’s Worth Watching

  • Kristen Wiig shines in her first lead TV role since SNL.
  • The cast is stacked with Emmy and Oscar winners.
  • The visuals are pure eye candy—vintage Florida glam, bold colors, and 60s/70s aesthetics.

Palm Royale is an Apple TV+ comedy-drama series set to premiere in March 2024. Starring Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney, Laura Dern, and Ricky Martin, the show is based on the novel Mr. & Mrs. American Pie by Juliet McDaniel.

Maxine Simmons

Kristen Wiig portrays Maxine Dellacorte Simmons, a cunning woman who manipulates her way into Palm Beach’s elite circles.

Despite her facade, Maxine hides a humble origin as an orphan from Chattanooga, Tennessee, who briefly tasted fame as a beauty pageant winner.

Desperate for a taste of true luxury, she navigates the superficial world of Palm Beach, concealing her past beneath a veneer of glamour and sophistication.

Season 1 Episode 1 – Pilot

Maxine Simmons arrives in Palm Beach, determined to join the elite Palm Royale club. After being expelled for trespassing, she befriends Dinah Donohue by assisting her with a personal crisis. Maxine leverages this to secure Dinah’s sponsorship for club membership

Outfit 1 (4 minute mark)

Kristen Wiig as Maxine Simmons wearing a vintage A-line mini Lilly Pulitzer dress with a colorful floral print, styled with an orange satchel and a cream head scarf for a chic retro look.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 1 - Kristen Wiig as Maxine Simmons wearing a vintage A-line mini Lilly Pulitzer dress with a colorful floral print, styled with an orange satchel and a cream head scarf for a chic retro look.


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Outfit 2 (12 minute mark)

Maxine wears blue capri pants with a pink and white tie-waist plaid sleeveless top. She dons a scarf on her head as she goes through Norma’s closet.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 2 - Maxine Simmons wearing blue capri pants paired with a pink and white tie-waist plaid sleeveless top and a coordinating head scarf, creating a playful and retro-inspired summer look.


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Outfit 3 (35 minute mark)

Maxine is wearing a peach sleeveless sheath dress with mock neckline and minimalist design. She paired it with a green tote on the seat next to her.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 3 - Maxine wearing a peach sleeveless sheath dress with a mock neckline and minimalist design, seated with a structured green tote placed on the seat beside her, blending elegance with a pop of color.


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Outfit 4 (45 minute mark)

Maxine is wearing wearing emerald green open toe block heel sandals, a pretty pink and green printed maxi dress and has a hot pink satchel.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 4 - Maxine in emerald green open toe block heel sandals, a pink and green printed maxi dress, and a hot pink satchel.


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Season 1 Episode 2 – Maxine’s Like a Dellacorte

Maxine learns she needs two more sponsors to become a full member. She donates $10,000 at a charity auction to impress Mary Jones Davidsoul, hoping for her endorsement. Meanwhile, she discovers Linda is Evelyn’s stepdaughter and seeks her support.

Outfit 1 (3 minute mark)

Maxine wears a green and white geometric print dress with matching cape. She also is wearing metallic gold peep toe block heeled sandals. She has on 3-tiered green bauble earrings. The dress is actually a vintage piece from Bill Blass White and Green Silk Dress with Zig Zag Pattern.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 1 Episode 2 - Maxine in a green and white geometric print dress with a matching cape.


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Outfit 2 (5 minute mark)

Navy blue and gold silk brocade top and palazzo pants. The blue dress in the image below is from here and the black and gold option is here. A good search term is “silk brocade lehenga” which brings up a lot of Indian styles.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 2 Episode 2 - Maxine wearing a navy blue and gold silk brocade top and palazzo pants.


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Outfit 3 (6 minute mark)

Maxine is wearing a matching floral pant and top. She has on orange bauble earrings and a round orange satchel with a close top.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 3 Episode 2 - Maxine in a matching floral pant and top, orange bauble earrings, and a round orange satchel.


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Outfit 4 (9 minute mark)

Maxine wears wide brim teal sun hat, oversized gold sunglasses, teal and purple caftan. She also has a woven satchel bag with daisy embroidered on the side.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 4 Episode 2 - Maxine with a wide-brim teal sun hat, gold sunglasses, teal and purple caftan, and a woven satchel.


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Outfit 5 (34 minute mark)

Maxine wears a flowy chiffon maxi skirt and an embellished sleeves crop top. She also pairs it with a feathered cape.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 5 Episode 2 - Maxine wearing a flowy chiffon maxi skirt and an embellished sleeve crop top with a feathered cape.


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Season 1 Episode 3 – Maxine Saves a Cat

Maxine’s antics land her in the “Shiny Sheet” society pages. She hosts a cocktail hour at the Dellacorte estate, aiming to solidify her status. Linda steals Norma’s gold Rolodex, a key to organizing the prestigious Beach Ball.

Outfit 1 (8 minute mark)

Maxine is wearing an orange pleated jumpsuit.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 1 Episode 3 - Maxine in an orange pleated jumpsuit.


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Outfit 2 (20 minute mark)

Maxine is wearing a beaded shoulder clutch, orange pants and a white top. She’s also wearing white cat eye sunglasses and a colorful head scarf.
Maxine Simmons Outfit 2 Episode 3 - Maxine wearing a beaded shoulder clutch, orange pants, white top, white cat eye sunglasses, and a colorful head scarf.


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Outfit 3 (21 minute mark)

Maxine enters the book shop in a floral yellow maxi dress.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 3 Episode 3 - Maxine entering a book shop in a floral yellow maxi dress.


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Outfit 4 (26 minute mark)

Maxine wears a peach jump suit with palazzo pants and gold tassel earrings.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 4 Episode 3 - Maxine in a peach jumpsuit with palazzo pants and gold tassel earrings.


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Season 1 Episode 4 – Maxine Rolls the Dice

With Norma’s estate designated for charity, Maxine seeks conservatorship to access the fortune, leading to legal conflicts with Robert. She continues her quest to secure the Rolodex and solidify her place in society.

Outfit 1 (2 minute mark)

Maxine is wearing Tori Richard orange print shorts and bikini top, a large yellow brim sun hat, pink laced cover up (similar), and Andy Wolf Vivienne Sunglasses

Maxine Simmons Outfit 1 Episode 4 - Maxine in vintage Tori Richard orange print shorts and bikini top, large yellow brim sun hat, and pink lace cover-up.


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Outfit 2 (7 minute mark)

Maxine wears a teal and white floral pattern maxi dress.

"Maxine Simmons Episode 4 Outfit 2 - Maxine wearing a teal and white floral pattern dress.


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Outfit 3

Maxine wears a matching tweed yellow suit jacket and pencil skirt.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 3 Episode 4 - Maxine wear a tweed yellow matching jacket and pencil skirt.


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Outfit 4 (18 minute mark)

Maxine wears brilliant Spring 1987 Arnold Scaasi Off Shoulder Silk Twill Floral Dress w Pouf Skirts and a hot pink clutch.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 4 Episode 4 - Maxine in a Spring 1987 Arnold Scaasi off-shoulder silk twill floral dress with a pouf skirt and a hot pink clutch.


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Outfit 5 (33 minute mark)

Maxine wears 1960s Pink Metallic Pat Sandler Dress & Coat.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 5 Episode 4 - Maxine in a 1960s pink metallic Pat Sandler dress and coat.


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Season 1 Episode 5 – Maxine Shakes the Tree

Maxine delves into secrets that could affect her marriage. Linda and the Women’s Circle confront threats to the social order of Palm Beach.

Outfit 1 (3 minute mark)

Maxine wears a white and yellow dress with large buttons and pairs it with cat-eye sunglasses and a yellow bandana.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 1 Episode 5 - Maxine wearing a white and yellow dress with large buttons, cat-eye sunglasses, and a yellow bandana.


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Outfit 2 (20 minute mark)

Maxine wears a teal mini dress with large buttons up the front and a white bow at the neck. She also carries a white woven satchel bag.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 2 Episode 5 - Maxine in a teal mini dress with large buttons, a white bow at the neck, and a white woven satchel bag.


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Outfit 3 (25 minute mark)

Maxine wears a white sleeveless tie waist top with a plaid skirt. She also has on white cat eye sunglasses and a pink sun visor.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 3 Episode 5 - Maxine in a white sleeveless tie-waist top with a plaid skirt, white cat eye sunglasses, and a pink sun visor.


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Season 1 Episode 6 – Maxine Takes a Step

As the Beach Ball and a real estate deal approach, Maxine and Douglas aim to win over a visiting prince. The episode features 1960s space race nostalgia, adding a whimsical touch to the storyline.

Outfit 1 (6 minute mark)

Maxine wears a yellow and orange floral sleeveless top and a plain orange pencil mini skirt. She also has a cute sunflower barrette in her hair.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 1 Episode 6 - Maxine in a yellow and orange floral sleeveless top, plain orange pencil mini skirt, and sunflower barrette.


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Outfit 2 (30 minute mark)

Maxine wears a cute little matching yellow and white jacket and skirt.

Maxine Simmons Episode 6 Outfit 2 wearing a yellow and white conservative dress


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Outfit 3 (32 minute mark)

Maxine wears an orange aline dress with matching beret and white flats.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 3 Episode 6 - Maxine in an orange a-line dress with a matching beret and white flats.


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Season 1 Episode 7 – Maxine Bags a Prince

Douglas faces a looming threat, while Robert navigates his relationship with the prince. Linda and Evelyn receive shocking news that could impact their social standing.

Outfit 1 (30 minute mark)

Maxine attending a funeral in a black fitted dress with a matching jacket.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 1 Episode 7 - Maxine attending a funeral in a black fitted dress with a matching jacket.


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Season 1 Episode 8 – Maxine Saves the Whale

A beached whale disrupts plans for the Beach Ball, causing chaos. Linda and Evelyn adjust to new realities as they deal with the unexpected event.

Outfit 1 (4 minute mark)

Maxine wears a yellow and white maxi dress.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 1 Episode 8 - Maxine in a yellow and white maxi dress.


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Season 1 Episode 9 – Maxine Makes a Splash

Maxine, previously thought lost at sea, reemerges. Douglas and Robert are jailed following a raid at a gay bar. Maxine secures high-profile guests for the Beach Ball, including an astronaut and President Nixon.

Outfit 1 (21 minute mark)

Maxine wears a red and white pattern maxi dress.

Maxine Simmons Outfit 1 Episode 9 - Maxine in a red and white pattern maxi dress.


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Season 1 Episode 10 – Maxine Throws a Party

The Beach Ball unfolds with tensions reaching a climax. Maxine and Norma have a final confrontation, leading to revelations and resolutions that redefine their social standings

Outfit 1

Maxine wears a white satin evening gown with jeweled top, long white gloves and dons a rhinestone tiara on her head.

Maxine wears a White Satin Evening Gown with Jeweled Top


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