Drab, boring, frumpy: Kate Middleton is the new style icon of curtain chic
Kate Middleton is definitely a fashion icon to many women around the world. She has incredible style and even better outfits that often steal the show. Off-late, though, the 36-year-old visibly pregnant Duchess has received a lot of flak for her sartorial choices. Fans were surprised to see the less-than-impressive clothes that she opted for during her trip to Sweden. Many felt her fashion choices bordered on frumpy and matronly (and not in a good way).
On January 31, Kate stepped out for a black tie dinner hosted by Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel at the British ambassador’s residence in Stockholm. Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven and his wife Sulla Löfven were also among the many guests.
Kate made sure no expense was spared for the lavish evening and opted for a a £1,945 Erdem gown (she is a big fan of the designer). The exotic Oriental-style mustard yellow gown with floral prints had a ruffled collar and bell-cuffed sleeves. Made from 100% silk satin, the dress gathered at the shoulder, had a tiered skirt, and a self-bow or sash.
Her hair was back in a loose chignon. It's not a simple task dressing up when pregnant and the outfit she wore definitely divided the fashion lover community. Some said that Kate looked like a pair of "Ikea curtains" in her expensive outfit.