Kate Middleton Relies on These Dresses, and so Do I
We’ve long been fans of Self-Portrait dresses here at Who What Wear UK. Not only are they beautifully crafted, game-changing wardrobe pieces that take all the stress out of wedding-guest dressing, but they also come with a semi-affordable price tag. This means we can shop those feel-good frocks with a smidgen less guilt than if we'd have we were constantly investing in bank-breaking designer frocks. What's the best part? You can pull Self-Portrait's beautiful, classic dresses out year after year, and they never feel dated, so they make for great investments.
This Self-Portrait dress may have been a bold choice for Kate Middleton, but honestly, we love it on her.
As it turns out, we’re not the only ones looking to the London-based label when we need incredible occasionwear. The brand has a number-one royal fan in the Duchess of Cambridge. Middleton has worn the brand a number of times and even chose to wear Self-Portrait for the biggest royal occasion of 2022: the Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier this summer. Honestly, we're usually big fans of Middleton's wardrobe, but our favourite outfits are always fashion-forward labels that break the coat-dress mould.
The Duchess is a fan of the brand's chic fit-and-flare blazer dresses.
Everything from the chic belted blazer dresses that flatter in all the right places to the floaty green number Middleton wore on the recent Caribbean tour proves why she and so many fashion people choose Self-Portrait for occasions when they want to feel stylish and polished. And since we’re currently in the throes of a summer packed with events like weddings, parties, Wimbledon and the races, we thought it was a good time to round up the very best Self-Portrait dresses from its latest collections.
Keep scrolling for 25 of our favourite styles, from go-to designs that have been a part of the Self-Portrait family for many years (we told you they were classic) to brand-new shapes we’ve fallen for this year.
Middleton chose to wear the brand for possibly the biggest royal appearance of the year: the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Self-Portrait dresses come Holly Willoughby–approved as well.
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Next up, see our guide to all the autumn/winter 2022 trends.
Emily Dawes is the very definition of a fashion multi hyphenate. An editor, stylist and writer with over eleven years’ worth of experience in the industry, Emily is known for her impeccable taste, elegant outfit choices and being able to spot the next big thing in fashion from a mile off. Our readers loyally trust her advice and shopping suggestions; so much so she began her own column documenting the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street, which has become a top-performing piece of content for the Who What Wear brand.
Emily has worked for Who What Wear UK since 2020 in a myriad as roles, spanning from contributing editor and branded content editor. Now, she holds the position of affiliate editor and is responsible for the brand’s overall affiliate strategy, ideation and content execution. Working closely with Who What Wear UK’s affiliate manager, Emily has been instrumental in securing and nourishing brand partnerships, surpassing her goals as standard. Leading the team in tentpole shopping moments including Black Friday and Peak Trading, with Emily’s guidance and leadership, team Who What Wear is in a stronger affiliate position than ever before.
Prior to joining the Who What Wear team, Emily served as YOU Magazine’s acting fashion editor where she managed the fashion team and oversaw all fashion content output for the fast-paced weekly title. Emily is a stylist in her own right, having worked with a slew of VIP clients including writer and television personality, Elizabeth Day, as well as styling and art directing several celebrity cover shoots for glossy print publication, Grazia. Her adept fashion knowledge means brands regularly sought out to work with her as a consultant: previously she has developed marketing and content plans for brands for Cocoon and Edge of Ember. Before entering the industry, Emily obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies with International Study from Nottingham University. Fun fact: Emily spent a year studying in America which saw her join a sorority during her time there.
When she’s not working or tracking down the chicest, new-in items to share with our audience, you’ll find Emily bestowing her East London home with her stylish flair, reading everything from the classics to cowboy romance novels and escaping to the country with husband, baby boy and dog, Roo, whenever she can.
Emily is currently on maternity leave.
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