Princess Kate loves a polka dot dress. I'd go as far to say I've seen her in the print more frequently than florals.
The 43-year-old royal tends to be spotted in designer Alessandra Rich pieces, or premium high street label LK Bennett, but if you want to get her look for less, Marks & Spencer drops some gorgeous styles every season.
Last week M&S launched a white polka dot midi dress I think Kate would love. After trending online it sold out almost instantly, but now it's just dropped back in stock.
The sleeveless style has a fitted cut but is still so flattering with its ruched detail. It's an easy win for any events this spring/summer and it's so affordable.
M&S Polka Dot Ruched Bodycon Dress
The elegant piece is fully lined for comfort and has a mesh overlay. It's available in sizes 6-24 and three different lengths, but you'll have to be quick as it's selling out fast for a second time.
If your size is no longer available, there's also a top version, which is just £25/$43.99 and would look amazing with a pair of wide-leg trousers.
The dress already has glowing customer reviews, with several commenting how expensive it looks. "Really classy looking dress, I have similar by Max Mara and you would be hard pushed to tell them apart," wrote one. "The lining makes it. It is a classic and timeless. The neckline at the front is high and my normal size (8) made it feel as if is was choking me a little, so I opted for a 10. Not such a body con dress for me in the 10 but much more comfortable in the neck."
And another said: "Absolutely love this dress. Excellent quality, great price and very flattering. Great purchase."
While one wrote of the top: "Lovely top with a real 1950s retro feel. Very well cut. I take either an 18 or sometimes a 20 in M&S tops. In this case 18 was a just bit too tight so have had to re-order. Lovely soft fabric - recommend."
I love how M&S has styled the dress with a blazer and kitten heels for a look that's chic and office-appropriate, but you could add a pair of stilettos for a more formal event or dress it down with a leather jacket.
It definitely has a Kate Middleton vibe, as the white polka dot Alessandra Rich dress she wore to Royal Ascot in 2022 has quickly become one of her most iconic looks.
The wife of Prince William also wore white polka dot dresses to the opening game of Wimbledon 2017 and while pregnant with Prince George back in 2013. She likes more colourful pieces too, stepping out in blue polka dots for D Day in 2019 and twice at Wimbledon in 2022.
