There is no denying that the Duchess of Cambridge provides style inspiration to many.
Her fashion choices continue to influence how people choose to dress and accessorise, with pieces from the high street, in particular, often selling out fast, in a phenomenon that has been coined the “Kate effect”.
Read more: M&S is selling an affordable dupe of Kate Middleton’s sell-out £1,500 summer dress
In recent months, she’s been spotted in everything from a blue Boden cardigan to a surprisingly affordable necklace, and she’s nailed the art of dressing for video calls, something she’s proved once more following a recent virtual appearance with Prince William.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are working to raise awareness of mental health issues in young people, spoke to a family who were helped by Shout 85258 – the UK’s first 24/7 text-messaging support service.
This free and confidential platform allows young people to have conversations about their mental health to help make sure no one feels alone.
During the call, the duchess wore a £200 polka-dot shirt from Equipment, something that she has been spotted in before.
This isn’t Kate’s first rodeo when it comes to recycling outfits. In fact, her sartorial history is jam-packed with repeats, including when she re-wore an old Reiss dress last year.
While on this occasion the Duchess’s choice isn’t from the high street and is likely to be beyond most people’s budgets, we can still help. Read on to find out where to buy Kate’s exact blouse and how you can recreate the look for less.
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