Meghan Markle may very well be a TV star and a complete showbiz pro, but Kate Middleton has worked very hard to earn her fashion stripes. Meghan has had glam squads, designers, stylists and a whole bunch of experts helping her get ready for a single event or even an errand run. But Kate used to be a Brit commoner and has undergone some serious makeover over the years. And Kate is now one of the biggest fashion icons in the world. So, does Meghan need to fear for some serious fashion competition from her future sister-in-law.
Kate’s style is all about understated elegance and feminine chic. This wine-coloured Chanel tweed jacket for instance, which she paired with some stellar Cartier jewels and a vintage handbag. Kate goes for a conservative-yet-fierce look for an official Royal engagement to Paris and wins serious style points.
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Kate is a huge fan of designer Jenny Packham and often wears her creations. For instance, for one of the Royal events, she wore a glitzy A-line Packham gown which made her look like a runway sensation. Not only did the Duchess choose something young and preppy but also something that works best for her complexion.
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Kate chose a beautiful shimmery number for a state dinner at Paris. Not only is the gown elegant, but the its crystal-encrusted and yet not super blingy - something that works really well for Kate as she never goes over the top with her wardrobe. She keeps her makeup to a minimum in this appearance and lets her gown do the talking.
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Remember Kate’s wedding reception gown which set serious goals for brides all over the world? The Alexander McQueen with a fitted bodice and a chic bolero jacket told everybody that there’s a new fashionista in town. There’s a lot of anticipation around Meghan’s wedding number, but we don’t think Meghan can top this.
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Kate chose a beautiful silk floral gown for a James Bond premiers, and the look was exceptionally well-thought-of. Kate usually opts for solids or monochromes for her official engagements or state dinners, but for a Hollywood movie premiere this colourful and flirty gown works perfectly.
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One of Kate’s best looks had the Duchess donning an asymmetrical netted gown, for a movie premiere. Not only Kate stands out in this maroon Marchesa gown, but also takes care of not taking away the attention from it by over-accessorising. Kate keeps her look simple and looks younger than usual.
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Remember when Kate channeled Princess Diana in this simple Chanel dress for an afternoon outing? Kate borrows some serious wardrobe pointers from her late mother-in-law’s style and Meghan would be wise to follow Diana’s fashion choices too.
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Kate loves wearing white. The Duchess has been spotted wearing white several times over the past few years, and she wears it well too. This little white ensemble for instance, which would actually look great on Meghan too. But Kate keeps things a little traditional by pairing it up with a flowy skirt and clutch.
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Nobody loves lace more than Kate Middleton and nobody wears it better than her. Meghan incidentally is not a lace girl. But the usual Royal wardrobe consists of a lot of lace and velvet. This Alexander McQueen champagne dress for instance, which is a total statement number and yet incredibly feminine.
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When it comes to summer dresses, Kate completely changes the game, for colours and for lengths too. For instance, summer dresses are usually short and in lighter colours and pastels. But Kate wore this stunning red full-length dress for a summer lunch and we need to rethink summer dresses now.
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Kate looks impeccable in this princess-cut suit dress in baby blue. Kate has a fascination for well-cut dresses. Meghan, however is more inclined towards silhouettes.
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Kate is a huge fan of seasonal dressing. In fact, she insists on dressing in accordance to the seasons. For instance, you’ll never see her in rich colours in summers or springs. She chooses a short red number for an autumn outing and ditches accessories.
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Kate’s idea of official wear is all about being subtle. In fact, she most often goes for short suits or fitted skirts and blouses. This dark blue ensemble for instance, it’s not just understated but has an incredible cut.
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Kate is perhaps the biggest fan of tea dresses. The knee-length classy numbers is very British and yet perfect for her young Royal status. In fact, the Duchess almost single-handedly brought back tea dresses back on every young woman’s style radar. They are effortless and yet make a major style statement.
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Kate proves that being a Royal fashionista comes with a bit of responsibility. While Meghan often goes for skirts or well-cut little black dresses, Kate never ignores the length rule and has some fun while she is at it. In fact, thanks to her, British women are into full-length and knee-length gowns again.
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