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Was This outfit of Kate Middleton was a Hit or Miss?

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miamorr · 02/08/2026 14:56

This is From BAFTA 2020 awards....I'm always confused about this outfit, So what's your thoughts?

Was This outfit of Kate Middleton was a Hit or Miss?
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SaraHoliday · 02/08/2026 17:01

TheignT · 02/08/2026 16:58

Don't you like to dress up for Sainsbury's? If it's good enough for the BAFTAs...

I'd love to - but people would stare! 😂

TheignT · 02/08/2026 17:11

SaraHoliday · 02/08/2026 17:01

I'd love to - but people would stare! 😂

They'd just be jealous.

SaraHoliday · 02/08/2026 17:13

TheignT · 02/08/2026 17:11

They'd just be jealous.

Absolutely right. 😂

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LinnetsWing · 02/08/2026 17:13

What exactly is it that you’re confused about? Other than the fact you’re having any thoughts whatsoever about a dress a minor celebrity wore to an event in 2020?

Deuce26 · 02/08/2026 17:15

Meghan is that you?

BauhausOfEliott · 02/08/2026 17:16

You’re ’always confused’ about a dress someone wore six years ago?

How often are you actually thinking about this that you’re ’always’ confused?

GameOfJones · 02/08/2026 17:18

EverMissWicklowSometimes · 02/08/2026 16:42

There's always one. 🙄

To be fair, they got married in 2011. I think most posters would be bothered if other people repeatedly called them their maiden name even after being married for 15 years! 🤣

quantumbutterfly · 02/08/2026 17:18

I thought it was nice when she wore it in Malaysia with different sleeves. She's tall & skinny so an easy clothes horse, unlike the curvy Yorkies.

ReturnToGym · 02/08/2026 17:18

She could wear a bin bag and still look stunning!

SisterTeatime · 02/08/2026 17:18

Not one of her best looks. The fit is great and I like the defined shoulders, but the dress proportions are off, as though her torso is too long, and the bust section along with the sleeve length makes her bust look too low down. The print fights the shape of the dress - it doesn’t know whether it’s structured or floaty. And she’s a cool season - even though she looked amazing in that famous gold dress it would have been even better in silver.

catspyjamas1 · 02/08/2026 18:32

miamorr · 02/08/2026 14:56

This is From BAFTA 2020 awards....I'm always confused about this outfit, So what's your thoughts?

Catherine.

Why do you care about what the future Queen wore to an event six years ago? So weird.

catspyjamas1 · 02/08/2026 18:33

Also, hi 👋 Megan / Sussex Squad.

dogsmaid · 02/08/2026 18:39

catspyjamas1 · 02/08/2026 18:32

Catherine.

Why do you care about what the future Queen wore to an event six years ago? So weird.

You see these comments all the time but why do you care what the OP cares about? If no one cared about anything MNs wouldn’t exist! 😆

HarlanCobenDogshit · 02/08/2026 18:50

I think it was a repurposed dress, so had a couple of additions.

Recycle. She does this often.

CaptBirdsEar · 03/08/2026 09:15

Who is Kate Middleton? She’s not been that for years, show some respect.

miamorr · 03/08/2026 09:16

CaptBirdsEar · 03/08/2026 09:15

Who is Kate Middleton? She’s not been that for years, show some respect.

I never knew that, she changed her first name and surname

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mondaytosunday · 03/08/2026 09:29

I like the dress but I don’t think it suits her normal style and her hair isn’t right for it. I don’t like the necklace with it either.

Culpeper · 03/08/2026 09:34

GameOfJones · 02/08/2026 17:18

To be fair, they got married in 2011. I think most posters would be bothered if other people repeatedly called them their maiden name even after being married for 15 years! 🤣

The thing is, no-one is going to call her by her title as that’s a bit long winded and sycophantic. She’s not Princess Catherine, so that’s wrong too (and a bit forelock tuggy). Call her just Kate and it’s not clear who it is. So Kate Middleton seems the easiest.

My friend has met them both through work. William always calls her Kate, btw.

socialdilemmawhattodo · 03/08/2026 09:35

SunDownMotel · 02/08/2026 16:20

Far superior to her usual stuffy frock coats and drab midi dresses!

I agree. She has gone very conservative. I really like it on her, particularly the neckline. It shows off that quite modern necklace beautifully. Does anyone know about the nacklace? It is also a different colour and pattern for her. She looks well in that picture.

socialdilemmawhattodo · 03/08/2026 09:37

sunflowersintheday · 02/08/2026 16:56

It's evening wear, some of her evening wear, especially worn to banquets, is stunning. The day wear is different.

True. Her evening gowns are often lovely.

Rumpledandcrumpled · 03/08/2026 09:39

miamorr · 03/08/2026 09:16

I never knew that, she changed her first name and surname

Huh? Her name has always been Catherine, she just went by Kate as short, I’m sure she still does in her private life. And like many women she changed her name when she got married,

if you don’t like the dress just say, stop with the passive aggressive faux naive shite.

deeahgwitch · 03/08/2026 09:43

A Miss for me.
It’s rare though for KM to get it wrong sartorially imho.

miamorr · 03/08/2026 10:01

Rumpledandcrumpled · 03/08/2026 09:39

Huh? Her name has always been Catherine, she just went by Kate as short, I’m sure she still does in her private life. And like many women she changed her name when she got married,

if you don’t like the dress just say, stop with the passive aggressive faux naive shite.

So what's wrong with calling her Kate Middleton? It's becomes hate just by calling her her name?

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damemaggiescurledupperlip · 03/08/2026 10:04

Did she not wear it originally on a tour of India, hence the fabric? It doesn’t really translate to the BAFTAs in my opinion but its inoffensive

CaptBirdsEar · 03/08/2026 11:02

miamorr · 03/08/2026 10:01

So what's wrong with calling her Kate Middleton? It's becomes hate just by calling her her name?

I can’t believe you have to ask.

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