What springs to mind when considering the Princess of Wales’ style? Polka dot Alessandra Rich dresses. Gently ruffled blouses à la ME+EM. The odd jacket from Really Wild Clothing.
The royal’s wardrobe preferences rarely fall from her comfort zone, but nonetheless, they remain ever-elegant. However, that’s not to say Princess Kate has never toyed with trends. The Reading-native entered the public consciousness during the Noughties, a time when the trend cycle was simply inescapable.
Back in 2009, the then-girlfriend of Prince William attended a Polo match alongside Prince Harry . For the upmarket affair, the Edinburgh graduate sported bohemian cream, longline cami top, teamed with a mocha-coloured leather jacket and a pair of skinny jeans (RIP). A quintessentially Noughties combination, the royal’s outfit harked back to an era where Cheryl Cole reigned supreme and Lady Gaga thought finely-cut layers of meat were an appropriate outfit choice for the MTV Video Music Awards.
MORE: How to wear black in summer for maximum chic READ: The best summer dresses that are perfect for your 2024 holiday However, Princess Kate’s accessories brought Y2K style into the mix. A large, ivory hobo bag was hooked over her shoulder, housing all her polo essentials and a constellation of long silver necklaces adorned her neck. She wore her brunette hair dramatically swished to the side, a classic beauty fad belonging to, and hopefully remaining, in the 2010s.
A pair of open-toe espadrille.