Matchesfashion.com, originally priced at £1565 but later reduced to £469, coordinates with Kate’s style in almost every way, from the elegant mid-shin length to a wide, waist-cinching belt and pleated top.
However, one crucial detail is different; the Matchesfashion.com option comes with voluminous balloon sleeves - a signature element of Wickstead’s languidly elegant designs.
The duchess’s dress, though, has slim, fitted sleeves - this may make the outfit a little less ‘fashion’ but it means the dress is more practical and guaranteed to look good on camera.Kate has not been afraid to try the balloon sleeve trend in the past; in Ireland earlier this year, she wore a green abstract floral creation by Alessandra Rich with flounced arm.
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