She’s one of the most stylish women in history, so it’s no surprise Princess Diana continue to inspire Duchess of Sussex and the Duchess of Cambridge‘s fashion choice.
Meghan Markle, 40, nodded to the late princess’ love of tailored shorts as she arrived in New York for lunch with Gloria Steinem yesterday.
The Duchess who was in town for support Prince Harry while he was delivering a speech at the UN, she paired her Dior Bermuda shorts with a crisp white shirt and £545 Manolo Blahnik ‘BB 105’ pumps in a cognac hue to match her £50 Lauren Ralph Lauren leather belt.
Timeless combo: Meghan Markle, 40, nodded to the late princess’ love of tailored shorts as she met Gloria Steinem for lunch in New York yesterday, pictured. The Duchess paired her Dior Bermuda shorts with a crisp white shirt
Follow her example: The outfit was reminiscent of one worn by Princess Diana on vacation in Florida in 1993. The fashionable princess performed in beige Bermuda shorts, pictured
She completed the look with a £376 clutch from trendy label Cult Gaia.
The outfit was reminiscent of one worn by Princess Diana on vacation in Florida in 1993.
The fashionable princess attended a trip to Walt Disney World in beige Bermuda shorts, a white T-shirt and a brown belt.
The dapper princess also demonstrated how to wear tailored shorts around town, pairing a black pair with a matching blazer with gold detailing for a meal at London’s San Lorenzo restaurant in 1990.
The monochromatic ensemble may have inspired Meghan’s other recent foray into Bermuda shorts.
The Duchess wore £670 wide-leg shorts from popular brand Khaite and a polka dot blouse to cheer on Harry at polo in May.
Fun in the sun: The Duchess wore £670 wide-leg shorts by Khaite and a polka-dot blouse to cheer on Harry at polo in May. Meghan completed the black and white outfit with an oversized sun hat, £410 patent black belt from Khaite and her £500 Aquazzura pumps
Retro fashion: Princess Diana also demonstrated how to wear tailored shorts around town by pairing a black pair with a matching blazer with gold detailing for a meal at London’s San Lorenzo restaurant in 1990
Meghan completed the black and white outfit with an oversized sun hat, a £410 Khaite black patent belt and her favorite £500 Aquazzura pumps.
The Duchess of Cambridge, on the other hand, seems to have taken inspiration from Diana’s love of polka dots for her summer wardrobe.
Kate, 40, donned a £1,335 polka dot midi dress by go-to label Alessandra Rich when she joined Prince William and son Prince George at the Wimbledon Men’s Singles Final, just days after wearing another of the designer’s polka dot dresses in her first appearance on SW19.
Preppy perfection: Princess Diana embraced the boxy cut of the shorts by pairing them with a knitted cricket jumper during a visit to Prince William’s school in April 1989
Polka dots have become a firm favorite of the Duchess of Cambridge in recent months, adding a playful touch to elegant silhouettes.
She wore classic Dotty dresses to Royal Ascot and the USA Duke of EdinburghFuneral service in March, both by Alessandra Rich.
The print, loved by Princess Diana, is enjoying a “resurgence” according to British Vogue and is a sophisticated choice for the summer months.
Celebrity stylist Rachel Gold agrees. “Polka dots have been worn since the ’50s when they became a huge trend in terms of polka dancing. Women wore them to be on trend, classy and fun,” she told FEMAIL.
Just like Diana! Kate channeled her late mother-in-law’s style as she attended Royal Ascot – in an outfit almost identical to that worn by Princess Diana 34 years ago. Her polka dot dress by Alessandra Rich almost perfectly mirrors a dress worn to Royal Ascot in June 1988, right
Strikingly similar: The Duchess of Cambridge in Alessandra Rich at Wimbledon this month (left) and Diana in October 1985. Kate has expressed Princess Diana’s love of polka dots several times this summer, when the classic print gets a playful refresh
“Often seen in 1950’s bobblers and a hit when worn by Marilyn Monroe on their 7th anniversary, also worn by Joan Crawford and Sophia Loren.
“Anyone who has seen Pretty Woman will remember Julia Roberts playing polo in a super polka dot dress with short white gloves.”
For royals, polka dots offer a way to add a touch of personality to an otherwise classic ensemble.
“The Queen and Lady Dianna have been spotted wearing polka dots on occasion,” Rachel continued. “I’m sure the Duchess of Cambridge, like all of us, will love wearing it because it’s an absolute classic yet as fun as it is.”
