Princess Diana, One Day One Dress: 24th September 1990, charity performance of Private Lives, Aldwych Theatre, London

On 24^th September 1990 the Princess of Wales is at London’s Aldwych Theatre for a charity performance of Noel Coward’s “Private lives”. That night she met Joan Collins who was starring in the Noel Coward play during its highly successful West End run. The Princess wears a new lacquer-red silk cocktail dress with black velvet collar and hem by Victor Elderstein. It shows a wide belt and off-the-shoulder neckline.

Duchess Kate: turquoise blue pleated dress by Emilia Wickstead

Turquoise blue wool crepe dress with square neckline, long sleeves, tailored top with concealed off centre closure and knee-length pleat skirt. By Emilia Wickstead.

It is a very pretty and feminine dress. I however prefer the pink version of the dress that the Duchess also wore as I love the powder pink colour.

1- The Duchess of Cambridge wore the turquoise dress on 13th April 2014 during a visit to Dunedin, New Zealand.

2- The Duchess wore the dress again on 10th December 201 at the Centre for Addiction Treatment Studies in London.

Princess Diana, One Day One Dress: 29th March 1983, Newcastle and Town Hall, Maitland, Australia

Prince Charles and Princess Diana traveled to Maitland, Australia in March 1983 for a walkabout and official welcome. The Princess wore a pale rose-pink and white striped suit by Catherine Walker that consisted of a short jacket with puffed sleeves over a simple blouse and skirt. The shapely skull cap with a large bow at the back was designed by John Boyd.

Duchess Kate: “Rubik” black and white houndstooth wrap coat by Reiss

This is the “Rubik” wrap coat woven with a striking houndstooth design. It has a high neck, concelealed button front and a self tie belt. It is by Reiss.

The coat is nice enough but I am not a big fan of the houndstooth pattern.

1- The Duchess of Cambridge wore it on 10th December 2015 to visit the Centre for Addiction Treatment Studies in London.

2- Kate wore it again on 12th December 2015 to do some Christmas shopping in London.

Duchess Kate: McQueen red pleated wool-crepe mini dress

Red pleated wool-crepe mini dress with curved cutout overlay at pleated skirt. It is by Alexander McQueen

It is a gorgeous dress, beautiful on the Duchess and it is particularly elegant accompanied with a hat.

1- The Duchess of Cambridge wore it on 3rd June 2012 during the celebrations of the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen.

2 – Kate wore it on 18th December 2013 at the Queen’s annual pre-Christmas lunch for her wider family at Buckingham Palace

3 -The Duchess also wore this dress on 17th February 2014 at the Actors’ Reception at Buckingham Palace.

 

4- The Duchess of Cambridge wore it again on 15th February 2015 to visit the Anna Freud Centre in London.

Duchess Kate: “Davina” dress and “Jude” jacket by L.K. Bennett

The “Jude” jacket by L.K. Bennett beautifully tailored with a nipped waist, this teal wool jacket features kick-pleat detailing at the back and uses a soft wool feeling luxe to the touch.
The “Davina” dress by L.K. Bennett is beautifully tailored in a luxurious crepe. Elegantly designed, it’s chic, gentle ruching down one side adds to the already feminine silhouette. The asymmetrically cut neckline gives this dress a modern edge, while the capped sleeves are kept simple to ensure understated glamour and chic.

1- The Duchess of Cambridge wore the dress and jacket together on 8th March 2012 in London as she joined the Queen on first day of Diamond Jubilee tour. The jacket was cinched with a black leather belt and the Duchess wore a black fascinator to complete the look.

2- The Duchess of Cambridge wore the dress and jacket again on 9th December 2015 to attend a charity fundraiser on the trading floor in London.