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She got right to the point (it really needs to be said!) Kate Middleton, at Ascot 2022, with her very refined white midi dress by Alessandra Rich studded with brown polka dots. That almost ethereal image of the Duchess unleashed rivers of memories for a moment, evoking Lady Diana, at the same horse show in 1988, with a very similar look.
Kate Middleton, Ascot 2022, with Alessandra Rich polka dot dress
Samir HusseinLady Diana, Ascot 1988, with Victor Edelstein polka dot dress
Princess Diana ArchiveAfter all, the polka dots, at the English event of the thoroughbreds, have always represented a true one passepartout fashion. But obviously not only there.
The timeless dot pattern does not seem to know seasons, fashions, trends. However you wear it, it has the power to be always current, chic, but at the same time also casual, lending itself to the most disparate occasions. The crowned ladies of Europe are well aware of this who, although different in style, they are united by an unstoppable passion for polka dot. Starting from Kate, undisputed queen in connecting the dots, even more so if signed by Alessandra Rich. Her predilection for the brand’s polka dot midi dresses, with puff sleeves, is tangible. In the last few weeks she has worn three very similar ones, declined respectively in black, blue and white.
The choice of also fell on white Sophie of Wessex for his very recent official visit to Cyprus. Prince Edward’s wife chose a white silk dress, tight under her breasts, with three-quarter sleeves, studded with maxi yellow and pink polka dots signed Suzannah London. A fresh, elegant but playful proposal, suitable for the hot season.
Always in polka dots, but this time in relief, the tulle dress, almost fairytale, worn by Alexandra of Norway for the celebrations for his 18 years. A romantic variation on the dots theme. And what to say about Meghan Markle, very stylish with its wide white Bermuda shorts combined with a black shirt embellished with many white polka dots. The perfect color match!
Meghan Markle
JishPhoto / Shutterstock / ipa-agency.netBut among the pois addicted we also find Mary of Denmark, Letizia Ortiz (recently spotted in light blue polka dot), Tatiana Santo Domingo, Beatrice of York. A vast wardrobe of proposals royal different, for which we have found similar alternatives, to buy immediately with one click.
All that remains is to connect the dots.
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Kate Middleton
The Duchess of Cambridge is enchanting for her arrival in Ascot with a white midi dress with brown polka dots by Alessandra Rich.
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Beatrice of York
Princess Beatrice, for the last day of Ascot 2022, wore a black midi dress with white polka dots by Saloni, with three bow details on the bodice.
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Kate Middleton
The Duchess of Cambridge, during the celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee, with a light blue dress with polka dots signed by Alessandra Rich.
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Ingrid Alexandra of Norway
For the celebrations for her 18 years, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway showed off an ankle-length, strapless dress in white tulle, with mini polka dots, by Monique Lhullier.
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Tatiana Santo Domingo
Andrea Casiraghi’s wife, for the Roman wedding of Nikolaus and Vanina, showed off a polka dot midi dress, with balloon sleeves and buttons on the bodice, by Alessandra Rich.
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Mary of Denmark
Mary of Denmark, on the occasion of one of her last official visits, wore a black midi dress with small white polka dots by Prada.
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Kate Middleton
Here is Kate, again in polka dots, this time with a midi dress with long balloon sleeves by Alessandra Rich.
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Lady Diana
Lady D., here with Prince Charles, in 1983 in Australia. For the occasion, she wore a pink polka dot midi dress by John Boyd, which would be trendy today.
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Kate Middleton
Super chic the Duchess of Cambridge with her pleated navy blue polka dot midi skirt by Alessandra Rich.
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Meghan Markle
Meghan, on the polo field, with maxi white Bermuda shorts and a black shirt with white polka dots.
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Letizia Ortiz
Letizia Ortiz in a white polka dot midi dress.
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Sophie of Wessex
Prince Edward’s wife in a white dress with colorful polka dots by Suzannah London.
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Source: Vanity Fair