The Stylish (And Sustainable) Secret Behind Kate Middleton’s Latest Caribbean Tour Dress

Accessorised perfectly with her favourite pearl earrings, of course.

Kate Middleton Caribbean tour vintage dress

by Julia Harvey |
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As the royal tour continues, marking the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, we've been keeping up to date with Kate Middleton's (really quite fabulous) tourdrobe.

And as of day four, we've been treated to some major style moments. Our personal highlights include the perfect summer dress by Tory Burch - in all its bright, colourful, glory - which she wore with a pair of raffia wedges from Stuart Weitzman. Next up was the sensational gown from The Vampire's Wife, which dazzled in a shimmering shade of lipstick pink.

The Duchess is renowned for her rewearing of outfits, of course, tweaking past pieces to create something with a subtle difference. But on this tour we've noticed some excellent new ensembles coming our way - and the secret behind this stylish wardrobe? They're not new at all, but vintage.

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First up was the cherry red vintage jacket with a belted waist and subtly padded shoulders from YSL, which she wore with tailored trousers, white and gold pumps by Aquazzura, a pair of earrings from Anthropologie, a steal at under £50 (get in the queue!), and Mulberry's Amberley top-handle bag.

For yesterday's trip to Trench Town in Jamaica, celebrating the birth place of reggae, Middleton stepped out in another vintage number from the '50s. The striped and printed dress was sourced from a vintage boutique, Willow Hilson based in Cheltenham, and proves that you don't have to buy brand new to look up-to-date.

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The Duchess wore the vintage number with a pair of slingback heels from Russell & Bromley, her favourite pearl hoop earrings by Maria Black, and a gold bangle from Lashawndla Bailey-Miller, a Jamaican jewellery designer. Stay tuned to see what vintage pieces she brings out next.

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Kate Middleton's Best Caribbean Tour Outfits 2022

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Day Six

The Duke and Duchess attended the Commissioning Parade at the Jamaica Defence Force for day six of the royal tour. Kate opted to wear an ivory lace dress by Alexander McQueen for the occasion, accessorising with an Anya Hindmarch white silk clutch and statement Philip Treacy saucer.

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Day Five

Arriving to a dinner hosted by Patrick Allen, Governor General of Jamaica, Kate Middleton shone in a glittering emerald gown by Jenny Packham. Her emerald jewellery is straight from the Queen's collection - and she's also wearing the royal family order of Queen Elizabeth II, worn by female members of the royal family on formal occasions.

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Day Five

For a meeting with Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, and his wife Juliet, Kate Middleton pulled out a crisp trouser suit - the blazer is from Alexander McQueen - with zesty accents. The woven bag is another vintage hit from Willow Hilson, while the tangerine-tinted blouse is from Ridley London.

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Day Four

Arriving at Norman Manley International Airport, Middleton wowed in custom-made Roksanda, along with a new pair of spike-heeled white and gold pumps from Aquazzura.

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Day Four

In Trench Town, Jamaica, she stepped out in this vintage number from the '50s, a dress that was sourced from a vintage boutique in Cheltenham, Willow Hilson. She accessorised with a bangle by Lashawndla Bailey-Miller, a jewellery designer from Jamaica, and slingback pumps from Russell & Bromley.

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Day Four

Vintage YSL has a devoted following, one that now includes Kate Middleton. The Duchess wore a belted jacket from the brand's archives to Philip S. W Goldson International Airport, accessorising with pearl earrings from Anthropologie, and a top-handle bag from Mulberry.

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Day Three

Stepping out in an absolute show-stopper; Kate dazzled in shimmering fuchsia gown by The Vampires Wife worn with Jimmy Choo heels and O'nitaa earrings. The Cambridge's attended a reception held at the Mayan ruins situated in Cahal Pech hosted by Governor General of Belize.

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Day Three

Day Three; William and Kate visit Caracol deep in the jungle of the Chiquibul forest. For the trip to the ancient Mayan archaeological site, Kate opted for G-Star Raw khaki trousers, a classic John Lewis & Partners white t-shirt, her favourite Ray-Bans and a pair of iconic canvas Superga trainers.

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Day Three

Throughout the visit, the Duchess added a beige safari style jacket by Scotch & Soda. What else does one wear in the depths of the jungle?

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Day Two

She switched up her accessories on day two, swapping espadrilles for some Stuart Weitzman wedges and a raffia clutch by Anya Hindmarch (which looks like it can double as a fan if needed).

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Day Two

For their visit to Hopkins in Belize, a small coastal village, the Duchess wore a floral Tory Burch midi dress, classic Ray-Ban sunglasses, Stella McCartney espadrilles and blue earrings by one of her favourite brands, Sézane.

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Day One

Arriving at Philip S. W Goldson International Airport, Middleton opted for a royal blue lace dress from Jenny Packham, Emmy London pumps and sapphire earrings thought to be from Princess Diana's collection.

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