Kate Middleton's Nautical-Inspired Look Is Straight Out Of Princess Diana's Playbook
Kate Middleton's wardrobe has been all coat dresses and fascinators of late, amid the VE Day commemorations and Buckingham Palace garden parties. The theme continued at today's naming of HMS Glasgow, where the royal—who has always been keenly aware of the messages that her fashion choices can semaphore—dressed in keeping with the naval surroundings.
For the occasion, Kate opted for a navy coat dress, featuring a white trim, by Suzannah London, teamed with a matching wide-brimmed hat and nude pumps. The look had a decidedly retro feel about it—and in fact harks back to a similar Catherine Walker look that Princess Diana wore back in 1993, for the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. After all, diplomatic dressing in royal circles is nothing new.
Princess Diana in 1993.
The current Princess of Wales has herself sported a number of nautical-inspired looks over the years, from the navy pencil skirt and white blouse, featuring gold-button detailing, by Alexander McQueen that she wore to a charity sailing event back in 2016 to her beloved Breton stripes, which she's been photographed in countless times over the years.
While we're unlikely to see her latest look being embraced by the fashion set any time soon, it's proof, if we needed any, that the Princess can master Sloane Ranger style and royal dressing with equal ease.
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