The PrincessofWales owns at least four versions of this outfit.
Intense preparation goes into every royal outfit, with practical considerations high on the agenda – hemlines are reportedly weighted to guard against rogue gusts of wind, and fabrics must be immune to wrinkling. Perfect proportions and an exacting fit are also key, and thehas a trusted shortcut when it comes to achieving tailored polish: a 2-in-1 dress.
Today, Kate attended the re-opening ceremony of the National Portrait Gallery following a three-year refurbishment. The Princess opted for a timeless, elegant look: a monochrome Self-Portrait dress which she teamed with a Chanel black quilted clutch bag, pearl earrings and her much-loved black heels by Aquazzura.Samir HusseinStuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
At first glance it looks like the Princess is wearing a tailored bouclé tweed jacket over a white chiffon pleated midi skirt, but her outfit is a dress, rather than separates. The jacket element has a slight peplum effect and a belted waist, which flows perfectly into the pleated midi skirt. The result is streamlined and polished.
The Princess is a fan of Self-Portrait’s 2-in-1 dresses, and has worn several iterations of the style throughout her royal life. She recently wore a jacket-and-skirt dress hybrid to the Platinum Jubilee concert in June 2022 – an outfit she had previously worn to host a reception in September 2021, for her
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