Ethereal and elegant, the white dress has become a popular all-season style for those wishing to look timeless and romantic.
A coveted and in-demand dress that demonstrates quiet luxury, classic ivory gowns are typically easy to style, versatile and evoke a sense of sophisticated simplicity.
Whether you’re hunting for a new white cocktail dress, an updated office look or a one-of-kind bridal ensemble, look no further than Princess Kate for major white dress inspiration.
Wearing white styles makes even non-palace dwelling commoners appear clean, cool and confident. The snowy shade denotes a sense of purity, clarity and beauty, thus, making it the perfect choice for the future Queen.
The Princess of Wales loves to wow in white. Having worn countless dresses sans color, she continues to inspire with her white wardrobe.
Here are 20 Times Kate Middleton Wowed in a White Dress:
1. Dolce and Gabbana White Lace Dress
The princess wore this Italian made designer dress with a tiered midi skirt for Royal Ascot in 2016. Giving sufficient ‘My Fair Lady’ vibes, the chic cocktail dress received raves.
2. Alexander McQueen White Eyelet Skirt Suit
Designed from clean and crisp cotton broderie, this stunning two-piece suit features a peplum top with a belted waist and coordinating full A-line skirt. The princess wore the suit dress in Singapore in 2012.
3. Alexander McQueen Peplum Coatdress in Ivory
A sumptuous blend of ivory wool and silk twill, this Italian made dress features a double-breasted jacket with three-quarter sleeves attached to a feminine and flowy skirt. The Princess did a bit of diplomatic dressing wearing the style in Poland (the national colors being white and red) with some ruby accessories in the summer of 2017.
4. Barbara Casasola Off-the-Shoulder Dress
A departure from Kate’s conservative fashion fare, this sleek midi is comprised of stretch jersey and features paneled mesh inserts. Worn in the summer of 2016 to a museum gala and again in June 2019 for an evening reception, Kate paired the minimalist design with strappy clay pink heels from Schutz. A few years later, she wore the look with silver heels from Jimmy Choo.
5. Jenny Packham Anemone Gown in Ivory
Embodying the qualities of a glamorous elf maiden, Kate stunned at a palace reception in November 2023. Donning a floor length Packham gown with gold embroidered sleeves and accessorized with the rosy diamond encrusted Strathmore tiara — the entire look felt like Regal Renaissance fashion come to life.
6. Reiss Nanette Ivory Dress
A frill front dress, this soft ivory knee-length number with a tulip skirt and three-quarter sleeves appeared on the princess for her official engagement photos with Prince William in 2010 and the following year in July 2011 in Ottawa, Canada.
7. Roland Mouret Ella/Lombard Cream Evening Gown
Featuring a high slit, this striking cream colored evening gown has subtly gathered shoulders, pleat detailing and silk lining. Worn for two red carpets, this expertly tailored column gown showed off the princess’ perfect hourglass figure.
8. See by Chloe Pointelle Knit Dress
An ideal tea party dress, this ivory-cotton blend long sleeve dress has a high ruffled neck, flared cuffs and a distinctive diamond knitwork on the bodice. Described as “youthful and poetic” the fit and flare dress was the perfect summer-friendly style for a party at the palace in May 2017.
9. Alexander McQueen Ivory Floral Lace Dress
Showing off her prowess for wearing wedding white, Kate was alluring at Ascot in this fit and flare designer dress with a ribbon waistband in June 2017.
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10. Emilia Wickstead Denvella Belted Dress in White
Displaying her love of wearing chalky-chic styles in the summer, Kate donned this elegant cloqué dress featuring contrast black piping and a removable wide white belt for a charity polo match in July 2022.
11. Lela Rose Ivory Circle Sheath Dress
This event-ready dress boasts unique circular lace detailing at the sleeves and waist. Created by American fashion designer Lela Rose, the smart linen-blend cocktail dress was seen only once on the princess during a tour of Australia in April 2014.
12. Zimmermann Roamer Day Dress
A delicate and dainty dress perfect for beach combing, this lightweight and airy broderie anglaise skater dress was practical for princess duty in Australia in April 2014.
13. Alexander McQueen Ivory Lace Sheath
Wearing a skinny lacy white sheath for Day 6 of the Royal Tour Caribbean in 2022, Kate’s retro style echoed the Queen’s garden party look circa 1954.
14. Jenny Packham Elspeth Cape Sleeve Gown
Appearing regal and resplendent in her ivory gown, Kate’s dress was giving ‘Bridal Barbie’ vibes for a State Banquet dinner in November 2022.
15. Suzannah White Flippy Wiggle Dress
Displaying her knack for making winter white look sensational in summer, the princess was a vision in her vintage white shirtdress by Suzannah London. Kate appeared in the tea-length dress made of Italian silk for a baby bank visit in August 2020.
16. Self-Portrait Pleated Crochet Maxi Dress
Looking ethereal and elegant in her swoon-worthy Self-Portrait dress, Kate opted for this crochet detailed off-white dress for a film premiere in November 2016.
17. Alexander McQueen White One Shoulder Gown
Proving wedding wear doubles as glamorous evening attire, Kate dazzled in this winter white Grecian gown with a flirty single shoulder accented with an oversized floral appliqué for the BAFTAs in 2019 and upcycled it again in 2023.
18. Alexander McQueen White Ruffle Dress
Demonstrating her ability to turn a frothy and frilly dress into a stunning style statement, Kate looked extra enchanting for a state dinner with former president Donald Trump in June 2019 at the U.S. state banquet.
19. Emilia Wickstead ‘Alice’ Cream Midi Dress
A peter pan collared dress with two front flap pockets, this airy frock was designed in Italy using 100% wool crepe. Kate wore the muted midi for traveling around Mumbai in the spring of 2016.
20. Alexander McQueen Coronation Silk Gown
Featuring the same floral embroidery as her wedding dress, Kate’s coronation gown sartorially ushered in the new era of King Charles’ reign. The floor-length silk gown captivated royal watchers with its mesmerizing silver bullion and thread work which perfectly coordinated with her 3-dimensional leaf headpiece.
