Dresses

OCT 10 2024: For those interested in repliKating the Whistles ‘Margot’ dress, here are a few ideas: on the left, the Charles Henry Polka Dot Long Sleeve Shirtdress ($138) as offered at Nordstrom. Thank you to Jen for her tip on this! In the center, a maternity style from Seraphine, the Alessandra Polka Dot Maternity/Nursing Shirtdress ($59). On the right, in brown, the Tie-Waist Midi Shirtdress ($55) is offered at Banana Republic Factory. 

SEP 9: Here are some options for the short-sleeved dress worn in the video released September 9th. On the far left, the BlankNYC Belted Denim Shirt Dress ($83.25) as sold at Nordstrom; second from the left, an option with long sleeves, the Signature Shirt Dress ($119) as sold at LL Bean; second from the right, the Allegra K Belted Button-Down Shirt Dress ($52.99) as offered at Target; and on the far right, the Luvamia Casual Denim Dress ($42) as stocked at Amazon.

Here are four additional possibilities: on the left, the Lightweight Drawstring Mini Shirt Dress (£17, about $23) as stocked at New Look; the Denim Tie-Waist Pocket Shirtdress (£8) as sold at Roman; second from the right, the Urban Bliss Denim Shirt Dress (£20), also from New Lokk; on the right, the Polo Ralph Lauren Cotton Chambray Shirtdress ($134.99).

AUG 29: For the olive green Sea NY Dress worn in the family’s 2021 holiday card photo (shown below left), this is the Textured Crinkle Lace Midi Dress (CAD$124.99, about US $93) from Gap Canada. The olive green color is sold out on the US and UK sites, but you may have luck locating it in your local store.

AUG 25: For the white Jenny Packham cape-effect gown worn to the November 2022 state dinner, this is the Sheath Column Dress ($189.98) as offered at Light in the Box (a retailer I am not familiar with).  

MAR 5: For the Alexander McQueen dress worn to Pippa Middleton’s wedding, this is the Jolie Moi ‘Rachelle’ Wrap Neckline Dress (£95, about $120 at today’s exchange rates) as sold at John Lewis. 

DEC 17: For the red Catherine Walker Beaux dress, this is a great short-sleeved sheath-style repliKate: the Kathleen Bow Sheath Dress ($129) as offered at Dillard’s.Thank you to BethEmi;y for another fab suggestion!

AUG 4: Here’s a possibility for the Alessandra Rich Pleated Embellished Silk Crepe de Chine Dress first seen in photos from the 2022 Big Jubilee Lunch, then worn again for Wimbledon in 2022. With thanks to Sansa for the tip via a blog comment, this is the Selena Spot (Polka Dot) Fit and Flare Dress ($395) as offered by Hobbs London. The dress is available at through Hobbs ($395) and also at Bloomingdale’s ($395).

JUL 30: For the red McQueen dress worn to the Jubilee River Pageant, here’s a sleeveless version: the Military Tailored Mini Dress ($190) from British designer Karen Millen. Thank you to BethEmily for another great tip! JUL 28: Here is a possibility for the DVF ‘Maja’ dress that was first worn for a 2011 reception in Los Angeles, Boden’s Tara Jersey T-Shirt Dress ($72 with promo code N5D6). 

JUL 28: For the Naeem Khan dress worn when visiting the Taj Mahal, Boden has two possibilities; the first is the Jersey Column Midi Dress ($58.80 on sale, very low stock), and the other is a sleeveless version of the Jersey Column Midi Dress (£80). Thank you BethEmily for the tip!  MAY 24: For the white Suzannah Flippy Wiggle Dress ($3620), here are a couple of options: in the center, the Linen-Blend Puff-Sleeve Pocket Shirtdress ($95.40 with promo code SUMMER) as offered at Ann Taylor, with thanks to BethEmily for the tip! On the right, the Aureta Studio x Anthropologie Pleated Shirt Dress ($260) as seen at Anthropologie. (The Anthropologie dress has a concealed front placket, but you could add your own decorative black buttons.)

APR 10: For the Alexander McQueen gown worn to the BAFTAs, the Mac Duggal One-Shoulder Fil Coupé Chiffon Gown ($458) is a good stand-in. It is available at Mac Duggall, as well as Nordstrom, and Lord & Taylor. 

APR 9: For the LK Bennett ‘Cayla’ dress, here are a couple of suggestions: the Midi Flare Dress ($56 with promo code WEARNOW) as offered at Ann Taylor; the Tahari ASL Fit & Flare Stretch Crepe Dress ($129) as sold at Nordstrom; the Ivy & Blue Short Sleeve Fit & Flare dress ( $44.99 with promo code BIRTHDAY) at JC Penney.

FEB 22: Here are a couple of options for evening gowns worn by the Duchess/Princess. For the green Temperley gown worn in March 2017, the La Femme Embellished Lace Gown is $575 at Nordstrom and at Lord & Taylor. For the gold Jenny Packham worn to the No Time to Die premiere, I show the Adrianna Papell Beaded Cape Gown ($379) as sold at Bloomingdale’s.

FEB 22: For the Temperley separates worn during the 2016 India tour, this is the R&M Richards Art Deco Tea Length Beaded Dress ($91 with coupon) as sold at Belk. Thank you to BethEmily for the tip on this one! 

OCT 11: For the Karen Millen pleated dress worn in early October, the Review Serena Dress is a possibility. It is available at Myer ($215 Australian about $130 US) and at Review. Thank you to Clare for the tip on this one!
 MAR 31: For the Self-Portrait gown worn to a 2016 movie premiere, we offer the Guipure Midi Dress ($129) from Mango, via a fab tip from Anne-Cecile. We show the dress at the Mango US site, but it is also available on the Mango France site (€79.99) and most likely on sites for other countries. ,

DEC 10: For the Erdem ‘Rhona’ dress worn in 2017 to a Buckingham Palace reception, this is the Sequined Dress ($79.99) in a color called ‘powder beige’ by H&M. One caveat – the H&M frock has a v-neck on the back. 

SEP 18: For the Temperley London Amoret evening gown worn several times, we offer the JS Collections Three-Quarter-Sleeve Lace Gown ($109.97) as sold at Saks Off Fifth; on the right, for the Jenny Packham gown worn to the 2013 Tusk Awards, the Adrianna Papell Beaded Column Gown ($89.99), also at Off Fifth.   

SEP 17: Here are a couple of options for some of Kate’s dressier looks: for the black lace Dolce & Gabbana dress, the Scallop Hem Lace Dress ($118) as carried at Karen Kane; for Kate’s Jenny Packham green sequin evening gown worn in Pakistan, we offer the Valentina Low Back Sequin Gown ($118.99) as sold at Morning Lavender (but note the low back); also for the green Jenny Packham gown, the Tadashi Shoji Sequin Lace Gown ($598), also at Nordstorm; for the burgundy lace D&G worn during the China state visit, the Kiyoni Scalloped Lace Sheath Dress ($88.80) as offered at Nordstrom.SEP 7: For the Valerie Midi Dress by Suzannah ($1655) worn in Galway last March we offer (left to right): the Lotta Green Polka Dot Jersey Wrap Dress (£17.50 / $24.53, with shipping to the USA £15.95, about $21) from UK-based Joanie, with thanks to Natasha for another fab tip; on the right, the Closet London Midi Shirt Dress ($98) as sold at ASOS.  

SEP 4: Ted Baker is offering a pretty good dupe for the Jenny Packham dress worn in Singapore in 2012. The ERLA Bouquet Floral Print Dress is available at Selfridges ($205); at John Lewis (£189, about $250); at Nordstrom ($329); at Ted Baker ($329).  I would keep an eye on it to see if it goes on sale in some of the upcoming Labor Day promotions.  

SEP 3: For the maroon Whistles dress worn for her portrait unveiling in 2013, here are a couple of possibilities: on the left, the Wrapped Midi Dress ($49.99) from Mango; second from left, the Pleated Midi Dress ($59.99), also from Mango; on the right, the Silk Long-Sleeve Wrap Dress ($129.99) as offered at Uniqlo.  

SEP 2: For the Aross Girl/Soler London dress worn to the Aga Khan Centre last October, we offer the Flowy Long Dress ($59.99) from Mango.  Thanks to Louise for her tip about a different Mango dress that brought me to this one.

SEP 2: For the ‘Maria’ dress by HVN ($775) worn for a Wimbledon video call in July, this is the Romantic Print Dress by Whistles (£249, about $330). 

AUG 7: Here are options for three different dresses, all of the repliKates are from Boden.  On the left, a repliKate for the Gabriella by LK Bennett, the Fleur Jersey Midi Dress ($55) in the ‘black animal stamp’ colorway; for the HVN Tennis Print Dress worn on a Zoom call we show Boden’s Clare dress ($65); on the right, a stand-in for LK Bennett’s ‘Cayla’ dress worn to Wimbledon, this is the Irene Ponte Knit ($59.99).

AUG 6: A couple more repliKate dresses: for the Catherine Walker coatdress, this is the Olivia Linen Shirt Dress ($65) as sold at Boden; for the yellow broderie Anglais frock made by an independent dressmaker we offer the Fabulous Fit and Flare Shirt Dress ($109.99) as sold by Modcloth; on the right, a possible for the Emilia Wickstead polka dot dress, the Closet Pleated Shirt Dress ($128) as carried at Next.

AUG 6: Here are some possibilities for the green Boden maxi worn for the baby bank project launch: on the left, the Green Ditsy Floral Midi (€32.99) as sold at New Look; second from left, the Ditsy Floral Print Ruffle Hem Dress ($20) as sold at Shein; on the right, the Midi Wrap Dress ($49) as sold by & Other Stories; 

AUG 5: Kate’s Suzannah dress is a tough replicate, but I did find a couple of pieces that are somewhat similar. From left to right: the Olivia Linen Shirt Dress ($65) as sold at Boden; the Short Sleeve Button Front Dress ($199) as shown at DKNY; the River Island Short Sleeve Midi Shirt Dress ($96) as stocked at ASOS; in the center, the River Island Broderie Midi ($84) also at ASOS; the Stradivarius Button-Front Puff Sleeve Dress ($50), another ASOS offering; the Calvin Klein V-Neck with Button-Front ($90 – $139, depending on size) as sold at Amazon. 

JUL 28: That great repliKate for the Rochas dress is back in stock at Lulu’s ($62) in almost all sizes, XS – 3X.

JUL 27: For the Marie-Louise dress by Faithfull here are a couple of options: on the left, the Cassia Midi Dress ($90) as offered at Boden; in the middle, the Reclaimed Vintage-Inspired Tea Dress ($51) as offered at ASOS; on the right, an adoption for Petites, the Miss Selfridge Angel Sleeve Ditsy Maxi ($69), also at ASOS.

JUL 27: For the Aurora Wrap Dress (no longer available) by Boden, we offer the Stradivarius Midi in Blue Floral ($30) as offered at ASOS; on the right, the ‘Puff Sleeve Midi Dress’ ($47.39 with promo code SHOPNOW) as offered at J. Crew. 

JUL 23: Here are a couple of possibilities for the UFO white shirtdress worn for a meeting at Sandringham. On the left, the Lisa Marie Fernandez Fil Coupé Cotton-voile Midi Shirt Dress ($297) as offered at The Outnet, with thanks to Tami on the Facebook page for the tip; second from the left, the ‘Turner’ Printed Silk Shirt Dress by Joseph ($340) as offered at The Outnet; next, the Broderie Anglaise Cotton Shirt Dress (£43) as carried at La Redoute; on the right, the Short Sleeve Midi Shirt Dress ($96) as stocked at ASOS. 

 

JUL 14: A few more options for the Emilia Wickstead Dress: on the left, the Spot Midi Pleated Dress (AUD $79.95, about $56 at today’s exchange rates), a fab suggestion from Claire via her comment on yesterday’s post; second from left, another French Connection design, the Maudie Polka Dot Midi Shirtdress (£30, about $38, plus £10 for US delivery); in the center, the Petite Midi Shirtdress with Pleated Skirt ($44.80) from ASOS;  if you like the look but prefer navy, second from right we show the Isodora Shirt Dress in navy ($65) at Boden, and on the far right, the Maxi Shirt Dress in navy ($79) at Banana Republic. 

JUL 13: A couple of possibilities to repliKate the Emilia Wickstead Polka Dot dress ($898); on the left, the & Other Stories Polka Dot Waist-Tie Midi Dress ($88 at ASOS and $129 at & Other Stories); in the center, the Blue Vanilla Black Spot Midi Shirt Dress (£28 ); and on the right, the Wallis Spot Print Midi Dress (£35).

JUL 1: A couple more possibilities for repliKating the McQueen tweed dress: on the left, the Résumé Dress ($66.49 with promo code GOFOURTH) as carried at J. Crew; in the center, the Tweed Sheath Dress ($107 on sale) as sold at Brooks Brothers; on the right, the Tweed Ruffle Hem dress ($80.25 with promo code 25STYLE )at Karl Lagerfeld Paris.

 

NOV 8: We have a maternity option for the Dolce & Gabbana dress; this is the MAMA Lace Dress in burgundy ($49.99) as shown at H&M. (Use promo code 1391 by midnight April 8th for 25% off any one item.) Also at H&M, a so-so repliKate for the black Lace Dolce & Gabbana frock; the Lace Dress in black is also $49.99. 

NOV 7: We have some possibles for Kate’s Zarita gown by DVF: on the left, the Adrianna Papell Scalloped Lace Gown ($230); we show it at Dillard’s. On the right, the Marina Long Sleeve Lace Gown ($79.97) as shown at Nordstrom Rack. On the far right, another Adrianna Papell style, the Lace Floor Length Gown ($139.99) at Off 5th.