Kate Middleton wore a pink and black embroidered smock dress from Topshop during a visit to India in 2016.
About the Topshop dress:
The pretty pink boho-style dress featured long sleeves, a fitted waistline and a keyhole neckline with ties/tassels. The dress had dark pink flowers printed on a lighter pink background with black embroidery detailing.
It was available to buy at Nordstrom. This is how they described the garment:
Boho-chic details define a midi-length dress in a pink-tone print accented with black embroidery, including open ladder-stitch insets. Tassel-tipped ties hang from the keyhole neckline.
The dress retailed for £75 at Topshop. It sold for $140 USD at Nordstrom.
Where to buy the TopShop dress:
Sadly, the dress is now sold out at TopShop. The only other place you’ll find it is on eBay.
Reviews:
I asked people who’d bought this dress to leave their reviews on my Facebook page. I only got two responses and they were both less than positive, unfortunately:
Tiffany wrote that she liked the Topshop dress, embroidery and colour but found the top half of the dress sheer. She said it didn’t really work with an hourglass figure.
Tam left a review too. She found the sleeves and skirt too long, so had to have the dress altered.
Kate Middleton wearing Topshop:
The Princess wore a few items from Topshop during the earlier years of her marriage, when she’d just joined the Royal Family.
Kate’s penchant for blending high-end labels with high-street brands like Topshop reflects a modern approach to royal fashion. By selecting pieces from accessible brands, she subtly bridges the gap between the monarchy and the public, embodying a more relatable, down-to-earth image.
By spotlighting affordable brands, Kate also supports the British retail sector, showcasing the diverse range of fashion the UK has to offer.
About Topshop:
Topshop has long been a go-to destination for fashion-savvy individuals seeking trendy, affordable pieces. Established in 1964, this British high-street brand has become synonymous with youthful, contemporary fashion, often leading the charge with the latest styles and seasonal trends. Over the decades, Topshop has solidified its place in the fashion industry, not only within the UK but globally, offering a wide range of apparel, accessories, and footwear.
Topshop underwent a significant change when ASOS acquired the brand in early 2021. This acquisition marked a new chapter for the high-street brand, now nestled under the wing of one of the UK’s leading online fashion retailers.