Kate Middleton Just Re-Created One of Princess Diana's Chicest-Ever Outfits
I just did a double take. This afternoon, Kate Middleton stepped out in a white polka-dot dress that could easily be mistaken for the chic two-piece Princess Diana wore in 1986. Discover their strikingly similar looks below.


Catherine, Princess of Wales and Princess Diana are both revered as royal fashion icons, but I’ve never considered their personal styles to be particularly alike. Diana’s wardrobe was rooted in the hallmarks of '80s fashion, gradually transitioning into the sleek minimalism that defined her '90s looks. In contrast, Kate Middleton has long favoured a more restrained and consistent aesthetic; think tailored dresses, jewel-toned hues and classic accessories—a style formula that has remained largely unchanged since her royal debut.
That’s why I did a double take when I saw Middleton step out in an outfit that could have been lifted directly from Princess Diana’s archive. Attending a service in central London to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Middleton wore a white, midi-length polka-dot dress by Alessandra Rich, with a high neckline, voluminous sleeves and a softly cinched waist. The silhouette and print are so reminiscent of Diana’s iconic style, the dress sparked instant déjà vu.
Meanwhile, the former princess once wore a strikingly similar white polka-dot ensemble to Epsom Races circa 1986; a structured two-piece with a nipped-in waist, peplum skirt and bold shoulders, complete with uniform dots. The resemblance was uncanny.
Enduringly elegant, this timeless print feels as relevant today as it did in '86. Accessorising hers with DeMellier's The Midi Montreal bag (£435), Middleton injected a distinctly modern twist into her look, completing it with nude pointed-toe heels, pearl drop earrings and a black headpiece.
A classic design with plenty of mileage, read on to discover the best white polka-dot dresses to shop now.
SHOP WHITE POLKA-DOT DRESSES:
Style this with black ballet flats or pair with a pointed-toe heel.
Style this with knee-high boots on summer's chillier days.
Be quick: Nobody's Child's elegant strapless polka-dot dress is back in stock.

Natalie Munro isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.
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