The chances that a woman can look great on the red carpet seem to be pretty much guaranteed, if you ask me. Of course, having never been on the red carpet, I am speaking only as an observer who knows nothing of the hours and hours spent trying to pick out the perfect outfit. However, I somehow imagine that if I had a designer gown, some fabulous jewels and a few stylists fussing with my hair and makeup, it would not be too hard to look stunning. While I “ooh and ah” with the best of them when watching the stars walk the red carpet, what really impresses me is the way some women can put together a paparazzi-worthy outfit with normal “people” clothes. Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is one of those women.
Kate wearing a Topshop dress with a Ralph Lauren jacket from, don’t you just love it, several years ago. (I am so glad I am not the only one with old clothes hanging in my closet.)
What makes this outfit work? If the woman wearing it was not the Duchess of Cambridge, would it still warrant a ” that looks really nice” thought? (For the fun of it, scroll the page down just enough to hide her face and I’m guessing you are still going to like the look.)
What makes this outfit noteworthy is its simplicity and its cohesiveness. Coco Chanel advised women to remove one accessory before leaving the house because it is so easy to overdo the add-ons. Unfortunately, too much is as detrimental to an outfit as not enough. Finding the correct balance, however, turns a simple classic fashion look into a memorable one. Kate understands balance. The focal point of the ensemble is the polka dot dress. The jacket, purse and shoes act as spotlights on the dress by drawing our attention to the color of the polka dots. The result is a look that is effortless, timeless and noteworthy.
SIMPLICITY RULES
The Inspiration: Kate’s Ensemble
Look Number One
Look Number Two
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