The Prince and Princess of Wales were among the members of the royal family in attendance at the annual Commonwealth Service this afternoon at Westminster Abbey. Kate Middleton tends to veer away from more fashion-forward wardrobe choices for an occasion as formal as this, often opting for her uniform of coat dresses from the likes of Catherine Walker, Alexander McQueen, and Emilia Wickstead. Today, though, she displayed her fashion credentials by wearing a pre-fall Erdem look, which won’t be available to buy until at least August 2023.
Erdem Moralıoğlu’s collections are always steeped in history and tradition (and often royal traditions), which has made them an obvious choice for Kate throughout her time as a royal. The Princess has worn Erdem for royal tours and gala dinners in the past, and today wore a navy blue jacquard-print skirt suit, featuring a striking silhouette thanks to the darted waist of the jacket leading to a pleated peplum and flared skirt. As is often the case with Erdem’s designs, the look has an elegant feel to it—with his pre-fall collection being inspired by the wallpapers and upholsteries of Victorian houses.
To finish off her look, Kate added a wide-brim navy blue hat with a beautiful bow to one side, navy blue suede pointed court shoes by Gianvito Rossi and carried a pair of matching navy blue gloves. She then wore a pair of sapphire and diamond drop earrings that were Princess Diana’s and match her engagement ring perfectly, as well as a Prince of Wales feathers brooch.
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