Kate Middleton’s shocking fashion mistakes: the Monroe effect, chest buttons and a stuck shoe 10.02.2023, 06:00

The wife of Prince William is considered a recognized style icon, she has become the most influential representative of the royal family. Her elegance, vintage fashion moments and breathtaking looks on the red carpet inspire women all over the world. But fashion mistakes happen to the Princess of Wales too.

Kate once wore Princess Diana’s famous pearl and diamond earrings reversed, although she was wearing them properly just a few days before. At the St Patrick’s Day Parade at Aldershot Barracks in 2013, Middleton almost fell when her stiletto heel caught on a metal drain. Prince William had to calmly hold his wife’s hand as she rescued the shoes.

In 2019, Kate wore a chic purple silk crepe Gucci bow blouse. At the same time, the brand’s website stated that the model with an effective design should be worn with buttons on the back. However, the main fashionista of the British monarchy decided to choose a more traditional option.

Royal has also had several embarrassments commonly referred to as the “Marilyn Monroe effect”. So a gust of wind lifted the hem of her dress as she exited the plane at Wellington Airport with little Prince George in her arms.

At the wedding of friends in Gloucestershire in 2014, the royal appeared in the company of Prince William and Prince Harry. At the same time, Kate blushed when she realized she was wearing the same Missoni coat as one guest, according to Hello!

Another problem with Kate almost happened at the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick last year. The Princess of Wales chose to borrow an evening gown using Front Row. She was sent several options, she chose a black dress with a white collar and bare shoulders by Roland Mouret.

The service representatives were dismayed to discover that another client had rented the same dress for the event. “Can you imagine wearing the same dress at the same time as the Princess of Wales? You would instantly be considered a fashion icon. I can’t even imagine how Kate would feel,” company spokeswoman Shika Bodani said later. Fortunately, the other client either missed the premiere or chose a different outfit at the last minute.