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Kate Chooses See by Chloé Dress for Children’s Party

The Duchess debuted a new dress from See by Chloé for today’s children’s party in Canada.  

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©Splash News

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The outing, on the lawns of Government House in Victoria, Canada, saw the two children join 24 military families for a morning of fun with the Duke and Duchess watching on proudly.

Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage

The families are part of a program administered by the local MFRC, or Military Family Resource Center. More from The Mirror’s live blog:

Another family who attended the event are Andrew and Kristy Matheson, 35 and 34, with their kids Lily 19 months and Isabelle 4. Andrew is a submariner on HMCS Victoria.

“It was a bit surreal at first, it’s not too often you get to royalty you only see in the media,” he said.
“But at the heart, they’re parents. We talked about the challenges they have of being on a tight schedule and juggling children and how you’re always on edge because you always have one eye on the kids.

Victoria Murphy, The Daily MIrror @QueenVicMIrror

Victoria Murphy, The Daily Mirror @QueenVicMIrror

The day was sunny but brisk, with temperatures in the low 50s (℉).

Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace

This is a quick, cute video of Charlotte sitting on Moose, one of the therapy dogs brought to the event.

Another look at the dress.

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Canadian Heritage

The timing of Kate wearing the dress was propitious (and entirely coincidental), as the Chloé runway show was today at Paris Fashion Week. This is another interesting choice for Kate. See by Chloé, the diffusion arm of parent brand Chloé, offers a mix of boho-chic designs that fit with Kate’s style aesthetic. The price point for the brand is more pocketbook-friendly than several designers we have seen this week. Back to Emma Spedding’s piece:

It is a natural brand fit for the newly experimental Duchess given the house is under the creative direction of a British designer, Clare Waight Keller, who was previously responsible for modernising the heritage brand Pringle of Scotland.

There is also a top in the same fabric as the dress. We show it at Nordstrom ($260).

Nordstrom

Nordstrom

The frock is offered in navy, we show it at Nordstrom as well ($460).

Nordstrom

Nordstrom

The navy allows a good look at the pointelle pattern.

Nordstrom

Nordstrom

The Duchess accessorized with a belt that you can just barely see in this photo.

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©i-Images/Polaris

It looked like Kate was wearing Acne Studio’s Leather Belt. It is 1.5″ wide and finished with a simple burnished goldtone clasp. The belt is no longer available, I believe it originally retailed at $360.

Net-a-Porter

Net-a-Porter

Our thanks to the ever-savvy Michelle of Perth Fashion for the ID on this piece.

Kate accessorized with her Monsoon Fleur wedges, first seen on the India/Bhutan tour.

Monsoon/Splash

Monsoon/Splash

We saw Kate’s Lauren earrings from Kiki McDonough.

Kiki McDonough / Splash

Kiki McDonough / Splash

Here we have a few different views showing Kate’s hairstyle today.

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Canadian Heritage

It is really intriguing to look at the list of labels we’re seeing on this trip with an eye toward guessing what brand we may see next. One other quick note about the dress: since pointelle is technically not lace, at some point today I shall probably tweet “Day 6 of the Canada tour and we remain in a lace-free zone.”

Most importantly the day was filled with sweet images of George and Charlotte, as well as their parents and others at the party.

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©i-Images / Pool/ Polaris

They seemed to be on their best behavior.

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Canadian Heritage

And it was a delight to see them at their first joint engagement. (Airport landings/takeoffs and the Buckingham Palace balcony are not considered ‘official engagements.’)

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©Splash News/i-Images, Polaris

If interested in more detail about what George and Charlotte wore, or just more precious pictures, pop over to What Kate’s Kids Wore.

Here is your at-a-glance schedule for Friday’s tour engagements.

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Alora

Sunday 2nd of October 2016

I want her dress. How elegant and dreamy beautiful. Then my eyes drop to her granny wedges and I sigh. There are more elegant wedges to be had. Espadrilles and in that shade and the soft material that cause the granny look. No. She's thirty years too early in her choice. I understand she goes for these when the terrain is variable and she needs balance to negotiate narrow steps with lovely Charlotte but she managed effortlessly in four inch Gianvito Rossi's on her arrival to Canada

Alora

Sunday 2nd of October 2016

Should have added as for her choice of colour. Well done Kate. Children's party or not. She looked like a true princess in a fairy tale albeit a modern one. And with a twelve strong entourage I'm sure someone has a suggestion amongst them for a grass stain

Debbie

Saturday 1st of October 2016

Kate looks lovely as always. The dress suits her very well but, to me, not in this setting and not with the shoes this time. As stated in some of the other comments, nice pants, skirt I think would have been more appropriate. This dress better for an adult "garden" party.

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Stephanie

Saturday 1st of October 2016

Love this dress on Kate and it was the perfect blend of smart for a garden party and yet casual for a children's event. But what a brave choice of colour under the circumstances haha!

Some of the media outlets here in the UK reported that access to this event was very tightly controlled and that the family spent a longer time at the party without the cameras there so that everyone could relax and enjoy themselves.

I imagine that George & Charlotte would have interacted with other families much more during that time.

Unbelievably cute images of both of them though and Charlotte with those balloons was precious.

Patty

Saturday 1st of October 2016

One of my favorite looks ever!! Well done

Dale

Saturday 1st of October 2016

She is a bit dressier than others (even William), but I like that she is never, ever underdressed. A little bit over always better than under.

Several people have mentioned that she might have considered trousers. I think she would have looked stunning today in a gorgeous wool trouser and a sweater or blouse. But have we ever seen her in something like wool trousers?? Jeans and khakis, yes - but I don't recall her ever wearing a true, tailored trouser. It would be a great look on her. As would a tuxedo - by which I mean the full-on tux. She has the body, height, and attitude to pull it off.

Fliss

Saturday 1st of October 2016

I agree with you, some loose, tailed trousers would have looked great today and I'd love to see her in a tux. She's finding her style better now I think so I wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't try it out in the future.

That said, I love this dress too and it's good to see her in Chloe and the romantic look works for the occasion. I'm not a fan of high necklines but it works in this dress. I hate the wedges, but Kate is clearly comfortable in them and not ready to let go yet.

For me, the most beautiful picture today isn't fashion related though, it is the one of William and George. It's just lovely to see the affection between William and his family.

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