Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle Make Their First Solo Outing at the Wimbledon’s Women’s Final—In Two Very Different Looks
Call it the Duchesses day out. Kate Middleton and new sister-in-law Meghan Markle made their first solo outing together today, taking in the women’s final match at Wimbledon to watch the action between Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber. And while both made waves in ladylike ensembles earlier in the week for Prince Louis’s Christening (McQueen for Middleton, Ralph Lauren for Markle) and the RAF Centenary (McQueen again for Middleton, Dior for Markle), today saw the young royals step out in two very different looks with throwback influences.
The Duchess of Sussex kept things cool in a 1920s-inspired Ralph Lauren ensemble complete with tailored separates. Markle wore a suit from Givenchy earlier in the week for a visit in Ireland, and it appeared that the Duchess sought to bring a feminine touch to English tailoring once again. Her striped shirt recalled the styles sold at Jermyn Street shirtmakers, while the fluid trousers were an elegant and girlish foil. Markle swapped out the fanciful fascinators and proper toppers for a panama hat to finish the look with polish.
Kate Middleton The Duchess of Cambridge
Photo: AP ImagesHowever, the Duchess of Cambridge—a Wimbledon regular—kept things prim in a polka dot frock from Jenny Packham. The ruching detail at the hip was a cool puncutation and created a body-skimming silhouette, which was amped up by neutral tone stilettos. A Dolce and Gabbana top-handle tote amped up the regal vibes.
See this week’s best dressed celebrities:
10 Best Dressed: Week of July 9, 2018
WHAT: Oscar de la Renta, Jimmy Choo shoes
WHERE: At the Swimming With Men premiere, London
WHEN: July 4, 2018
WHAT: Valentino
WHERE: At the Valentino Fall 2019 couture show, Paris
WHEN: July 4, 2018
WHAT: Victoria Beckham, Céline shoes and sunglasses
WHERE: On the street, Paris
WHEN: July 5, 2018
WHAT: Dior
WHERE: At the Maison Christian Dior Parfums dinner, Paris
WHEN: July 2, 2018
WHAT: Chanel
WHERE: At the Vogue Paris Foundation gala dinner, Paris
WHEN: July 3, 2018
WHAT: Alexander Wang
WHERE: On the street, Paris
WHEN: July 1, 2018
WHAT: Saint Laurent
WHERE: At the Vogue Paris Foundation gala dinner, Paris
WHEN: July 3, 2018
WHAT: Valentino
WHERE: At the Valentino Fall 2019 couture show, Paris
WHEN: July 4, 2018
WHAT: Valentino
WHERE: At the Valentino Fall 2019 couture show, Paris
WHEN: July 4, 2018
WHAT: Mugler, Gianvito Rossi shoes
WHERE: At the Nammos Village opening, Mykonos
WHEN: June 30, 2018
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