More often than not,Catherine, Princess of Wales, hits a home run with her style.
There’s just so much focus on her clothing.
While Catherine certainly has styling power, she’s had a few missteps along the way.
Bredo’s grievances aren’t lost in a sea of praise.
Sure, the Princess of Wales has worn a lot of looks that have been absolute hits.
And yes,Catherine has taken some fashion risksthat’ve paid off.
But every now and again, she’ll don something that doesn’t feel quite right for her age.
It was head-to-toe floral print with a wider bell-shaped hem that brought the dress out even farther.
The neckline was also extremely high, so there was no break in the fabric to show some skin.
TheMirrorpointed out that Catherine received criticism from both sides.
In a since-deleted tweet, one Twitter user wrote, “Kate is dazzling ok?
But that print is something I’m certain my mother chose for curtains back in 1984.
Clearly, the Erdem dress was too much in all the wrong ways.
Rajadhyaksha’s complaints had nothing to do with Catherine herself.
Rajadhyaksha wrote, “Honey, the Duchess was in Mumbai, not Abu Dhabi.”
The columnist felt that Catherine could lean into some more youthful, sexy looks.
The original design was floor-length.
Yet all that work wasn’t enough to impress Rajadhyaksha.
“Not Anita Dongre’s most inspired look,” she wrote.
The gown was floor-length and featured a high neckline and full-length sleeves with dot detailing throughout.
Catherine wore heels by Rupert Sanderson.
The dress got mixed reviews.
Part of the issue with this particular look was how covered the outfit was.
Her hands clasped in front of her gave a stand-off vibe that made the look even more conservative.
She paired the look with neutral heels and a hat by Jane Taylor.
Catherine’s look didn’t impress everyone.
“Clearly, the young royals are trying to honor tradition while gently pushing modernity,” Callahan said.
The look wasn’t risky or inspiring enough.
Catherine often chooses coat dresses by Catherine Walker, who was a favorite designer of Princess Diana’s.
While this nostalgic touch is nice, the coat dresses can veer into oldish territory.
Catherine wore a blue dress by Beulah London.
The dress was made of printed silk and featured a white collar and white cuffs with a waist tie.
She wore gold drop earrings by Patrick Mavros and navy heels by Rupert Sanderson Malory.
While the dress was appropriate enough, it didn’t click with everyone.
In a TikTokvideoof the event, someone wrote, “School marm dress.”
“I think she dresses quite uneventfully,” Atwood said.
Atwood compared Catherine’s style to Princess Diana’s and said it didn’t measure up.
Moussavian continued, “Where is the sparkle, Kate?
The fashion!?”
The fact that Catherine’s Easter dress was by Alexander McQueen is an interesting wrinkle.
Yet for some reason, Catherine continues to seek out conservative looks by McQueen.
The muted brown look earned worst place in theTikTokrankings of Catherine’s coat dresses.
“Need I say more?”
was all she said in explanation.
“She needs to dress more Chic and Stylish,” one person commented.
“These clothes make her look much older.
I guess she’s dressing so as Not To Cause DRAMA.”
“A style that looks more designed by committee than by personal preference,” she wrote.
Catherine wore a houndstooth dress by Ralph Lauren along with Stuart Weitzman heels in black.
After her maternity leave, Catherine was also sporting fringe bangs, so the look seemed somehow more dated.
The belted shirtdress retailed at the time for $1,595.
It is worth noting that she’d just welcomed Princess Charlotte and was easing back into royal appearances.
“Kate’s never really had style,” Callahan began.
Her clothes feel rather dutiful.”
In the photos taken at the game, Catherine’s outfit seemed too formal.
She wore brown suede boots with the coat.
Their Scandinavian trip prompted more conversation around Catherine’s wardrobe choices.
“Are these clothes provided by a stylist?
Surely someone as shapely and beautiful as Kate could make better choices herself,” Wilson asked.
Moir wholeheartedly agreed, calling Catherine and William the “Duke and Duchess of Frump.”
What’s next for the Princess of Wales' wardrobe vibe?
It’s certainly a reasonable point.
Holder also told the outlet that the royal’s style now has a “business-like mood.”
