Kate Middleton's Passchendaele coatdress: How to get the Duchess of Cambridge's striking look
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Not knowing what to wear is an issue that plagues almost everyone when faced with the challenge of dressing appropriately, but for the Duchess of Cambridge, finding and donning a suitable outfit appears to be a breeze, with her latest public engagement proving to be another sartorial success.
The Duchess, along with the Prince William, visited the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery in Ypres today wearing a suitably demure outfit that reflected the solemnity of the day.
Standing alongside the Duke, who wore his service medals for the occasion, the Duchess had opted for a pale pink coatdress by one of her favourite designers, Catherine Walker.
The royal couple is in Belgium to attend a ceremony commemorating the thousands of servicemen killed at the Battle of Passchendaele, which started a hundred years ago today.
Made from Venetian wool hand appliqued with corded lace, Kate chose to pair her coatdress with pale blush court shoes, a poppy and a maple leaf broach made of pearls – undoubtedly a reference to the Commonwealth.
Her hair was pulled back in a simple low bun under a delicate pink and grey hat and she carried a simple clutch bag that matched her shoes.
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Although the original outfit is couture, there are more purse-friendly alternatives to the atelier design; our most favourite being this Ted Baker Jacquard coat which is available from House of Fraser for £165.
