Princess Kate is quite the trendsetter when it comes to fashion. And the Princess of Wales always seems to wear the most stylish dresses to Wimbledon.
Last month, she debuted a Safiyaa london midi frock to the 2024 Wimbledon Final, wearing the brand’s ‘Cecilia’ dress in lilac.
The dress has subtle puff detailing, an A-line midi-length skirt and a ‘twist’ bodice for a flattering, sculpted silhouette.
According to fashion site Kate’s Clothes, the dress is made from a heavy crepe fabric and each dress is made to order in the brand’s atelier and shipped to the buyer within seven working days.
A designer item like that will cost you a pretty penny too, taking you back £1,295 for the number. But thankfully there are much cheaper alternatives which look almost as chic, for a fraction of the price.
When Princess Kate wore the Safiyaa outfit late last month, it caused a royal frenzy and experts think there’s a reason Kate chose this particular dress.
Megan Watkins, Head Stylist at fashion destination SilkFred, noted that by choosing purple, the future Queen made a sweet nod to two particular things.
She explained: “Stepping out in a purple dress from London designer, Safiyaa, Kate showed off her love for British brands, classic silhouettes and bold colours – a cue she may have taken from the late Queen Elizabeth.”
“Last year we saw Kate in a range of green outfits, a nod to classic Wimbledon shades and summer trends. However, this year she opted for a darker and more opulent purple hue, perhaps adhering to the official colours of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club which are purple and dark green.”
She added: “It is also worth noting that a purple ribbon can symbolise support for people living with cancer, a disease Kate is battling herself. Kate also wore the purple and dark green bow pin that she has worn to all Wimbledon engagements since she became Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, a role she has performed since 2016.
“Often associated with royalty and nobility, the Princess of Wales again showed off how to look effortlessly elegant in the face of adversity.”
