The Princess of Wales attended Buckingham Palace’s pre-Christmas lunch right this moment, and swapped her traditional fitted tailoring for a flowing silk maxi gown in a really festive color

As we barrel in the direction of the height of the festive season, Buckingham Palace has been internet hosting loads of its personal festive occasions, together with right this moment’s (December 16) pre-Christmas lunch. In attendance was the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, and Prince William together with their youngsters.

For the event, Princess Kate swapped her traditional form-fitting tailoring and sensible silhouettes for a flowing, silky maxi gown. Her gown of selection was a re-wear of her Alessandra Wealthy crimson maxi gown from the model’s AW19 assortment, which Kate has beforehand worn while filming with Mary Berry for A Berry Royal Christmas in 2019.

READ MORE: M&S’ ‘sensible however cozy’ chocolate brown jacket is simply £55 and ‘will get so many compliments’

READ MORE: Emma Louise Connolly’s cosy M&S winter coat seems like a hug and ‘hangs so properly’

Every thing from the festive crimson color to the flowing, relaxed drape of the gown made this the right selection for an indulgent festive feast. She accessorised her look with some Van Cleef & Arpels clover-shaped earrings and a Miu Miu black velvet hair bow for a enjoyable, playful however nonetheless demure option to put on crimson for Christmas.

Though we’re undoubtedly not alone in coveting Princess Kate’s gorgeous gown, the identical model has lengthy since bought out from the designer. Nevertheless the excessive road is filled with some nice options that you would snap up as a substitute if you wish to emulate her royal look.

At Cupshe, the Picnic Day Polka Dot Maxi Gown has the same look, with an all-over crimson colourway that contains a dainty polka dot print in white, and is priced at simply £36. It options related particulars, like an extended sleeves with some quantity and a keyhole neckline with an adjustable tie on the entrance.

Nevertheless the gown doesn’t have the identical luxe-feeling materials, which is why Finery London’s Polka Dot Midi Tea Gown could also be higher suited to these on the lookout for a Princess Kate-inspired look. Priced at £49 it’s nonetheless inexpensive, however has a bigger polka dot print with puff three-quarter size sleeves and a midi hemline, and is ideal for dressing up or down relying on the event.

We’ve additionally noticed different inexpensive types at Roman, with the Purple Coronary heart Print Ruched Midi Gown now on sale for simply £35, though it has a barely extra fitted form when in comparison with Kate’s flowing silhouette. Nevertheless, Boden’s Lisa Lengthy Sleeve Tea Gown embodies the effortlessly stylish and relaxed model of the Alessandra Wealthy gown, however is available in a pink and crimson color mixture that’s additionally on sale, down from £166 to £83.

Lastly, when you actually need to ramp up the wow issue and dial up the magnificence, Coast’s Lengthy Sleeve Chiffon Pleated Wrap Midi Gown is now £95 down from £119, and while it’s not essentially a lookalike for Princess Kate’s gown, it does have a equally elegant, luxurious really feel. The pleated midi skirt and lengthy sleeves give it some added drama, while the wrap waist and V-neck preserve it flattering and playful.

With the festive season one in all Princess Kate’s favorite instances of 12 months to dress for, we now have little question we’ll nonetheless have lots extra outfits to encourage our Christmas wardrobe.