Back in 2013, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, created a stir with her daring styles during pregnancy. Perhaps the most notable of all her outfits was the adorable dalmatian print dress by Hobbs, which was worn to display her individuality. The frock featured a flattering, ribbed crew neck and full-length sleeves. Her above-the-knee hemline was a radical change from her usual sartorial selections.
The Princess of Wales wore this eye-catching dress during Princess Cruises’ ship naming ceremony at the Ocean Terminal in Southampton in June 2013. For this event, she matched the dalmatian print costume with an oversized black hat to match her stunning half-updo. This outfit not only highlighted her fashion sense but demonstrated how she embraced shorter hemlines during her pregnancy—a rarity in her usual selections.
In May 2013, Middleton had a grand time at her Buckingham Palace garden party. The November 1953 event was attended and personally hosted by a young Queen Elizabeth II. For this special event, she chose to debut a bright yellow coat dress – an unusual hue for the usually neutral-clad royal. This was one of her pregnancy closet staples. It was a wardrobe of coat dresses with a youthful mini cut, a testament to her ability to master many looks while confidently celebrating her evolving body.
Kate Middleton’s sartorial direction in this period definitely caught the eye of fashion commentators. One of the highlights of the night was celebrity fashion stylist Angela Kyte — who proved her prowess at styling animal prints to perfection. Additionally, Victoria Carson, founder of Victoria Charles Headpieces, was utterly impressed by Kyte’s graceful instinct in choosing millinery. The interplay of clean monochrome palettes punctuated with colorful points of interest in her looks brought a polished but fun modern flair.
Middleton modeled this gorgeous seafoam tweed ensemble from Mulberry. Most notably, this occurred during the National Review of Queen’s Scouts at Windsor Castle, where she once again stole the scene in her dalmatian print dress! This look cemented her style chameleon status and showcased her ability to push the boundaries of maternity fashion with leaner hemlines.
