Could I have the royal fashion budget, too?
The day after marrying Prince William, Catherine, the newly minted Duchess of Cambridge, stepped out in a breezy, light blue Zara dress under a black blazer. She looked happy, fresh and naturally stylish in an affordable, mass market piece. I had to have it. Then I had to have others. Since that first purchase back in 2011, I’ve bought dozens of duchess-adjacent items and spent upwards of a thousand dollars.
By now, I can spot a duchess-worn piece from across the room. Recently, a friend came over for a dinner party wearing Rothy’s The Point ballet flats in black. They looked great on her. They looked comfortable. They’re made from recycled water bottles! Perfect for a casual outing or for strolling on the beach, like HRH The Duchess of Sussex had done a few months earlier while in Australia for her first royal tour.
Because here’s the thing: I’ve never considered myself a Kate Middleton super fan. I never watched Meghan on Suits. But when they became duchesses, it was all so magical, and they seemed so lovely and beautiful and WAIT A MINUTE, the duchess shops at Zara?! I can shop at Zara. Today, the British royal family is as much a “brand” as any other celebrity-fronted empire: not truly attainable, but accessible enough to convince you to drop $50 on a fast fashion dress—or $150 on chic shoes.
Of course, “what could be” doesn’t always work in reality. Take the rhinestone necklace. On Kate, paired with a long-sleeved Roland Mouret gown at a film premiere in 2013, it added a pop of glam. On me, no movie premiere in sight, it was too big and too gaudy. And that post-wedding blue Zara dress? Sigh. Not all dresses flatter all figures. I never wore it. But the travel-ready J.Crew “Perfect Shirt” is surprisingly comfortable. The black Nike golf jacket is great for running errands.
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