We all saw pictures of Kate Middleton looking fabulous in this electric blue shift dress by Stella McCartney at the National Portrait Gallery last week.
The debate will always rumble on as to whether Kate is stylish or trendy enough, whether she spends too much or not enough on her clothes, whether she should really share her Mum's wardrobe or not, and so on.
With her figure and her budget the fashion world is her oyster but, unlike the rest of us, she has rules imposed on her not only by the "firm" but also from many other sources. I think if I were her I would be scared of walking out of the door each morning, fearful of what people would say - so I have nothing but admiration for the way she sticks to her guns and her LK Bennett Sledge nude courts! Although having said that, she didn't wear them on this occasion and in my view they may have been better suited to the dress, or perhaps a pair of some slightly more on trend.....See what I mean about people criticising her?!
This Molly dress from Fever Designs at £69.99, was a fabulous alternative. Oddly, when I looked on the site last night it was available in a 6, 16 and 18 but today it appears to have disappeared totally. So, why am I including it at all? Well, sometimes items disappear temporarily and then re-appear, so you might still be lucky.
Also, Fever Design also do this Austen pencil dress in midnight blue £69.99, which is a great alternative for those who prefer a sleeve. The banding under the bust is also really flattering and it comes in several colours.
I have provided you with a link to the brand information about Fever Design, just in case you would like to take a look. It's signature style is inspired by vintage prints and feminine silhouettes, which I thought may appeal to many - and the prices are good too. As ever, it won't be for everyone but there are a handful of really pretty dresses.
