Kate Middleton’s Latest Outfit Is A Lesson In How To Breathe New Life Into An Old High Street Dress

If anyone can make a high-street dress look way more expensive than its actual price tag, it’s Kate Middleton. During a visit to a children’s hospice near Cardiff in Wales, the Princess of Wales stepped out in a checked monochrome midi dress that you might just recognise. Whilst we're used to seeing her in her favourite designers like Alexander McQueen or Jenny Packham, this time around Kate opted to re-wear one of her favourites from,Zara, one of her high-street labels of choice.

If you’re thinking this outfit is looking a little familiar, you’d be right. The Princess first stepped out in said Zara dress way back in January 2020, so if you needed any encouragement to outfit repeat (wearing things just the once is a serious sartorial no-no) take this as your sign. Paired with a minimal white wool coat by tailor Chris Kerr, and simple black block heel pumps from Russell & Bromley, this is a perfect example of how switching up your accessories can breathe new life into an outfit.

Whilst this checked frock has long been sold out, there are plenty of similar options out there, from River Island's checked midi dress to Rixo's gingham style. Alternatively, look to pre-loved sites like eBay to search out the exact piece for a fraction of the original price.

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Julia Harvey has been Grazia’s shopping editor for over three years, overseeing and editing all things shopping for the title from trend pages, gift guides and the best things to buy now in both print and online.