Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, made recent headlines with her surprisingly bold fashion statements. She cut a striking figure when greeting the President of Singapore on Horse Guards Parade, London. Wearing a stunning grey checked pea coat dress by Alexander McQueen, she made a fashion statement all her own. At the same event, she donned a black mini dress by Temperley, featuring cut-outs on the arms and skirt, setting a new tone for her evolving wardrobe.
This specific outfit has been dubbed the red-letter day in Kate Middleton’s sartorial history.
“This look marked a turning point in Kate’s style evolution. It was daring, modern, yet amazingly feminine,” – Constance Richardson.
Kate Middleton had an opportune moment to flaunt a chic getup. Only one month before, Kensington Palace had announced that she was expecting her second child. She styled the stiff fabric gown with a daring hemline above-the-knee and sexy low scooped back. To finish off the look, she donned statement black platformed Jimmy Choo heels. Beyond setting a new standard for maternity style, this outfit proved that she was unafraid to take risks with her fashion.
Along with the Horse Guards Parade event, the Duchess of Cambridge has been appearing in public with increasing frequency and is clearly developing an all new royal wardrobe. On November 13, she stepped out in an exquisite black evening gown to attend the Royal Variety Performance at the famous London Palladium theatre. Just a few days before, on November 8th, she was at Pembroke Refinery in Wales celebrating its 50th anniversary.
So when she was the guest of honour at the Action on Addiction autumn gala evening at L’Anima restaurant in London, she broke all convention again. She often reserves black dress for funereal and memorial wear. This time, she chose Diane Von Furstenberg’s ‘Zarita’ gown as a nod to her new, more daring fashion sense.
Kate Middleton has similarly gotten on board with the lighter shades in recent outings. She chose a powder blue Matthew Williamson coat dress, accessorised for winter with chic knee-high boots. She’s known for throwing colorful frocks over her signature black pumps. This first pick really shows off her multifaceted style.
On 25th November, she visited the launch event of East Angelia’s Children’s Hospices Norfolk Capital Appeal at the Norfolk Showground. She made a statement wearing a bump-skimming coat dress to her first official engagement in Wales. This daring ensemble was celebrated as one of her most edgy looks during her pregnancy.
Kate Middleton’s affinity for Temperley dresses has been well-documented, as she has worn various designs from the brand on multiple occasions. Her recent sartorial decisions demonstrate her emerging, more individualistic personal style. She has a wonderful way of combining the new with the beautiful.
