Kate returned to a favorite US designer for today’s visit to Centrepoint’s Camberwell Foyer facility, she wore Ralph Lauren Blue Label, the brand’s most mainstream collection (not the more upscale purple or black labels).
The Duchess wears a Long Sleeved Turtleneck Dress in the olive melange colorway, also referred to in some locations as the ‘Khaki Jersey Dress’.
The garment is a wool/cashmere blend, with ribbed cuffs and collar, here are two more views of the piece.
The original price for this piece was $399, it is now on sale at $159 online on the US website, available in sizes M-XL as of this writing. The turtleneck dress also is available in Charcoal and Black.
The dress is a good choice, offering a casual yet elegant style that is more appropriate than the jeans some expected her to wear, and the shade is ideal for Kate’s coloring. Once again we saw the Duchess’s Aquatalia Rumba boots, as well as her Kiki McDonough Grace earrings.
Kate and William were at the shelter to take part in a cooking class and to watch a talent show. Centrepoint shared photos on its Facebook page.
Kate clearly enjoyed meeting and speaking with the young people.
The cooking class was part of the center’s ‘Healthy Living’ education program.
The couple worked alongside residents and staff making low-fat mince pies and cookies.
A few treats were decorated just for the Duke and Duchess, there are reports Kate also decorated several cookies especially for some of the young women taking part in the class.
It sounds like everyone enjoyed themselves, more on the visit from the Suffolk Free Press:
The Duke of Cambridge has proved to the world he has got street credibility by creating a new dance.
William was labelled “cool” by style conscious teenagers from a south London centre for homeless youngsters after coming up with the “Swag Dance”.
The new moves involve brushing imaginary dust off your shoulders as your partner copies you – signalling you have trendy threads.
“Centrepoint’s Got Talent” showcased several residents and staff.
The visit looked like a success, nice to see as Centrepoint was William’s first patronage, he started in that role in 2005.
The shelter for homeless young people has long been close to the Duke’s heart, his mother was also a longtime patron. Centrepoint was also the focus of William’s very first public speech, given at a reception for the group.
You can learn more about the charity on its Facebook page or website, or visit the group’s ‘More Than a Gift’ page to see how far a small donation really goes.
The BBC has a great story on today’s visit.
We next expect to see Kate and William as they and other Royals walk to church on Christmas Day.
lucilawson
Thursday 29th of December 2011
Does anyone know where that belt is from? It looks like it might be elastic because it fits so snugly.
julia
Sunday 25th of December 2011
I think she dressed soberly and properly.
FrenchGirl
Sunday 25th of December 2011
Very nice outfit for this kind of outgoing, elegant enough for Kate to be a credit to these charitable institution. I would have preferred she wears a belt low on the hips, it would have done a final class-touch (in my opinion)
efie
Saturday 24th of December 2011
would love to see kate is something a bit more sparkly and fun (but still tasteful)! something like this dress: http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/shimmering-stars-dress?utm_medium=CJaffiliate&utm_campaign=CJ&utm_source=CJ
efie
Saturday 24th of December 2011
for the holidays i mean!
Dina
Friday 23rd of December 2011
I own this dress in black. Also own turtleneck dress from a "cheaper" line. No comparison. This dress feels like it was made for me as soon as I put it on! She looks fantastic!