Kate Middleton has been spotted in a Zara blazer, Rixo’s polka dot dress, and LK Bennett on too many occasions to count, but when she wants to make an impact, she turns to Self-Portrait - and for good reason. Recently, the Princess of Wales stepped out at the Garter Service in Windsor in a white Self-Portrait blazer dress that’s already proven its staying power in her wardrobe.
She first wore it in 2021, then again for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a third time just last month at the Horse Guards Parade - and now, for the fourth time, it’s made yet another stylish appearance. The dress in question? Self-Portrait’s Cream Tailored Bouclé and Chiffon Midi Dress - a signature design from the brand known for its feminine and polished silhouettes. The structured blazer-style top contrasts stylishly with the soft pleated chiffon skirt, making it look like two separate pieces, when, in fact, it’s a dress. It’s one of those rare finds that works just as well for official events as it does for elevated summer plans, especially with the right styling.
Unlike last time - where Middleton gave the look a fresh spin, and wore a half-up, half-down hairstyle and an oversized bow - the Princess decided on letting her hair fall freely, with classic waves and pinned side pieces. Her extravagant hat by Sean Barrett Millinery certainly made a statement, adding a touch of elegance to the ensemble, and she wore a pair of suede Gianvito Rossi pumps - finishing her look with a five-strand faux pearl necklace and vintage faux pearl earrings courtesy of Susan Caplan.
The Princess of Wales is quietly building a capsule wardrobe of standout pieces she can rely on year after year - and we’re taking notes. So, if you’re ready to channel the same timeless energy this summer, shop her dress below and a few editor-approved pieces to help you get the look.
Shop: Kate Middleton's Self-Portrait Dress And Similar Alternatives
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It looks like a blazer and a skirt, but it’s not. It is, in fact, a long-sleeved bodice that is fitted at the waist and falls to a sheer skirt. Kate has worn this dress on three previous occasions, and it's now almost sold out, but you can still shop in a few sizes.
mintvelvet.com
Similar to the Self-Portrait dress, this Mint Velvet style has puff sleeves and crystal buttons for added glitz.
www.mytheresa.com
This is a very similar style dress to the one worn by the Princess of Wales, too.
Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie..