Kate Middleton Has Been Quietly Following One of the Late Queen's Biggest Style Rules
Middleton's fashion choices, notably structured pleated coat dresses reminiscent of the Queen's silhouette-driven ensembles, reflect her admiration for the late monarch.
Kate Middleton turned heads when she appeared in an immaculate Roland Mouret dress at Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling’s wedding. It wasn't just the dress; it was a coordinated effort to match the accessories, which strikingly looked like they were inspired by the late Queen Elizabeth II. The late Queen preferred monochromatic outfits in bright colors like neon pink and lime green, highlighting functional elegance with well-structured coats and fashionable brimmed hats. Her outfits were designed to withstand the elements and reduce wardrobe issues, often reflecting the colors or motifs of host nations for diplomatic purposes. Paired with her signature Launer handbag, white gloves, and pearl necklace, her style combined royal dignity with powerful visual storytelling. Fashion designer Amanda Wakely weighed in on both the iconic personalities and concluded that the Princess of Wales represents 'timeless elegance', which she seems to have inherited from the Queen.
"So her hat matches the dress, matches her shoes. Often her bag too, which I think is a tip she took from the late Queen's book." Wakely reflected on Middleton's sense of style while appearing on The Daily Mail's Palace Confidential. Host Rebecca English agreed with the royally approved designer and labeled the Princess of Wales as 'the epitome of wedding guest chic'. Wakely further lauded the future queen's vision and approach to fashion, stating that her fitted-and-flared dresses with long sleeves, a rounded high neck, and a fitted waist accentuated her physique. Whereas the extended length of her attire complemented her lovely silhouette. "It creates such a timeless look. She always appears regal and very chic. She generally wears British fashion too, so she's a global brand ambassador," the famed fashion designer who also created for Princess Diana continued.
"No matter what decade you look at her, it’s always been slightly ahead of fashion, and yet at the same time, unplaceable. And that’s what makes her so special," historian and royal expert Amanda Foreman spoke of Queen Elizabeth's fashion choices. “The Queen’s style evolved over time,” noted costume designer Michele Clapton from The Crown, emphasizing that her fashion was shaped by necessity. Celebrity stylist Miranda Almond praised her classic, chic, and sophisticated outfits, highlighting the Queen's ability to stand out elegantly without being overly ostentatious, as reported by Harper's Bazaar. "I think the best style lesson you can take from the Queen is to stick to what you know and what works for you – and have a little bit of fun with it," Almond highlighted.
Middleton's fashion choices, notably structured pleated coat dresses reminiscent of the Queen's silhouette-driven ensembles, reflect her admiration for the late monarch. For memorial events, she opts for bold colors, such as soft lilac, to pay tribute to the Queen's signature vibrant style. Additionally, the Princess of Wales has been silently mentoring her daughter, Princess Charlotte, by often appearing in coordinated outfits. Thus making sure that the late Queen's fashion legacy is beautifully passed down.
