Kate continued her casually elegant style statements, changing from her Erdem dress into a different frock, this one by Joseph, another UK company.
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The Duchess changed into the dress midday, above we show her upon arrival in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Here is how the dress is described online:
This sleeveless scoop-neck dress features grosgrain banding and ruching at the waist. Vertical grosgrain banding at hidden back zip. Vertical banding at sides. Serged edges at neckline and at arm openings. Lined at skirt.
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The dress is an acetate/polyester blend, not a fabric that breathes well at all, but Kate looked quite comfortable, it must not be an issue. The dress did come in different colors, and was available at La Garçonne in the print, however that version is also sold out. Kate Middleton Style blog also shows the dress in gold, that color may still be available.
Vanessa Dress -La Garçonne
Today’s choices mark a return to the high street, originally this piece retailed at $425, it was deeply discounted at sites we checked this afternoon before it sold out, averaging $215. Here is a better look at the frock from the back.
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Today’s choice was also a return to a designer the Duchess likes, some may remember she wore the Joseph Nessie Tweed jacket to Epsom in early June.
Kate carried the same bag today that she had at Epsom, the LK Bennett Natalie Clutch, £140/$225 (approximately).
LK Bennett
The Natalie is out of stock, but it seems you can put your name on a waiting list, click the link above to visit the page. We also saw a familiar pair of earrings, the Effervescence Bubble Stiletto Earrings from Links of London.
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Some readers may recall seeing Kate using these to accessorize her stunning Jenny Packham evening gown at the ARK charity dinner (more on that here) in early June. The earrings are shown as being available ($215) on the US Links of London site, we do not see them on the UK site.
Two mysteries remain from today’s look, the first, Kate’s jacket. It may be difficult to see in these images, but the tweed jacket is a soft salmon color, with white/peach checked material on the placket and cuffs on the three-quarter sleeves.
Media traveling with the tour say that officials had no information to share on the jacket, it was a ‘personal item’ from Kate’s closet. Our guess is that she has had the jacket for some time; while all of your super sleuths spent hours trying to determine its origins, we were not able to do so. However, we have had two emails from individuals who say they were at the airport today, and overheard someone compliment Kate on the jacket, and then ask who made it; according to both emails she responded that it was by Chanel.
The other unknown item is the pair of shoes the Duchess changed into for the afternoon and early evening. We don’t have a good photo of them, but can share that the wise eyes at Kate Middleton Style blog think they may be the Rupert Sanderson Winona Pump.
Rupert Sanderson Winona at My Theresa
We have nary a clue about the shoes, and won’t until we see a much better photo of Kate’s shoes.
That wraps up our look at today’s second ensemble from the Duchess, we will continue to search for information on the necklace she is wearing, we know there is a great deal of interest in that piece. A good place to visit is Diana’s Jewels, Ayvee is also cataloging some of Kate’s jewelry, she has already put together an amazing collection of photos with splendid information.
We leave you with this evening’s “Picture That Has Nothing To Do With Kate’s Clothing,” we love the excitement in the childrens’ eyes as they meet Prince William.
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Is there anywhere I can still purchase the cream Joseph dress? Also, where can I purchase the Jenny Packham ED 173 hand painted satin dress? Kate’s fashion is so beautiful. Her tan elevates the choice of attire! Such a fabulous princess.
There are 2 Joseph Vanessa dresses on sale on ebay uk Ashleigh.
Hi,
On both Canada Day and Sunday in PEI, I believe Kate’s necklace and pendant might be pandora?
http://www.pandora.net/en-us/explore/products/necklaces-and-pendants
It’s hard to tell. Can anyone confirm or deny this?
Thanks!
I think the disk pendant is one that she has worn on lots of occasions.
There is a good description on
I don’t think it is Pandora
She also wore it on the Tour – Canada Day
There are pictures of her with this necklace way back in 2006
dianasjewels.net/necklacescatherine.htm is the website
I just read some confirmation that the shoes are actually by Jimmy Choo, “Lovely” in powder pink.
According to Jimmy Choo facebook page she also wore these in Los Angeles. Hope this helps!!
Hello Jennifer, and thanks so much for the comments! We updated the post from Friday with the shoe info, but haven’t gotten to all of the posts yet, a couple folks let us know via our Facebook page that Jimmy Choo was claiming the shoes. You are wonderful to let us know!
Yay! I called it correctly on July 5th, lower down the page….
You are doing the most incredible job of covering this trip! Everytime I log on to FB there’s an update, and the site is amazing! Well done!
Thanks for this great site, such fun! I work at Ron Herman in L.A. and we carry the Olympia jeggings by J Brand. The ones Kate is wearing certainly resemble them but even I could not say for sure if those are them, suffice it to say that if you were to tell me they were them, I would absolutely believe you!
Kate looks stunning on this trip. I have loved all her fashion choices but she would look beautiful in a paper bag with that megawatt smile and fantastic hair.
I can’t wait to see her for the first time on Friday and her husband for the second time in person.
Thank you for all the work you do on this terrific website.
In case anyone is lusting for Kate’s Links of London topaz egg earrings, I just purchased these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HELPD8
They’re a bit bigger than hers but are the best lower-cost alternative I could find after (many, many) hours of searching.
The Duchess already wore the “Grey Suede High Heel Pumps” by Rupert Sanderson at the Order of the Garter.
her jacket looks like it`s from chanel
Great JOB as always, and good you put that last photo! That look at little gir’s face is simply priceless
Could not agree more!
Beautiful outfit, Kate put that lace’s abuse right! The little girl, brilliant!
Kate changed shoes and bag with the grey dress by Catherine Walker…
http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Kate+Middleton/Will+and+Kate+get+cooking/bG_Xhx5_Bsz
Kisses
Do you know anything about the necklace?
I really want those John Lewis tights. I looked on the website but they currently do not sip internationally and I live in the US. Does anyone know where I could get myself a pair. I already tried eBay but the only person selling them does not ship internationally either.
There is a better picture of Kate’s shoes. Hope this helps!
http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/kate-middleton/photo/prince-william-kate-middleton-150
Catherine’s shoes look like Jimmy Choo “Lewis” or “Lovely” kid pumps in the tighter shots. It also looks like she changed them to a pair with a slight platform at a later stage in some photos? The heel isn’t stick-straight nor skinny enough to be the Sandersons.
The face of the little girl above is priceless. Cameraman just inquired – “What would you do if you met the Royal Couple?” I am so besotted. . . I can’t even answer that!
Thanks for your dedicated coverage!
xxoo
Jennifer