The Princess of Wales has made a surprise appearance at Royal Ascot, alongside her husband Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla.
It is the first time in three years that Kate Middleton has taken part in the royal procession at the storied horse race, following her recovery from cancer. The princess looped the grounds in a horse-drawn carriage before arriving in the royal box to watch the day’s spectacle.
For the occasion, she recycled a Roksanda dress she previously wore in 2022 to present the Wimbledon trophy. No stranger to outfit repetition, the architectural dress is distinguished by its striking canary yellow finish.
Kate also wore the colour on Saturday, albeit a more buttery shade. At the annual Order of the Garter Service in Windsor, the princess wore a bespoke Patrick McDowell yellow tailored coat-dress with a fit and flare cut.
Doubling down on yellow as the shade of the season, the royal is providing plenty of inspiration for summer occasion-wear dressing. Whether you’re heading to the races, Wimbledon or a wedding, I’ve found five high street dresses that create a similarly stylish look – including a near-identical £71 option.
Karen Millen brush stroke print dress
This Karen Millen dress is a near-identical alternative to Kate’s Roksanda Royal Ascot dress. Featuring similar asymmetric structuring around the neckline, the dress boasts panelling through the body that defines the waist. The colour isn’t an exact match, but the darker yellow shade is equally bold.
Buy now £71.40, Karenmillen.com
Hobbs aliya linen blend dress
With its fitted waist, fashionable bat sleeves and midi length, this Hobbs dress is an elevated, everyday style. The bow at the back is the cherry on top.
Buy now £149.00, Hobbs.com
Whistles butter yellow cotton textured dress
Characterised by its wearable short sleeves, flattering V-neckline and shirred, textured material, this throw-on number is finished in a soft butter yellow shade. Crafted from a cotton blend, it solves the problem of what to wear to the office in a heatwave, too.
Buy now £99.00, Whistles.com
Omnes fai dress
Heading to a wedding this summer? Omnes’ fair dress is a classic but contemporary choice. Featuring a cascading maxi length, delicate cap sleeves and deep V-neckline, the viscose fabric creates a fluid silhouette.
Buy now £110.00, Omnes.com
Nobody’s Child minka yellow dress
Designed in the same vibrant, canary yellow as Kate’s Roksanda dress, this Nobody’s Child minka dress will turn heads. Distinguished by its one-shoulder cut, the fitted waist combines with a relaxed, bias-cut skirt.
Buy now £120.00, Nobodyschild.com
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