This Kate Middleton Maternity Look Is So Flattering

last updated 13 August 2019

Just a few days after Kate Middleton's first public appearance after announcing the birth of her and Prince William's third child, Kate Middleton made a surprise appearance at a children's charity event at London's Paddington train station alongside her husband, Prince Harry, and Paddington Bear (who adorably took Middleton for an impromptu twirl around the platform).

For the fun occasion, Middleton chose a pink sheath dress by Irish designer Orla Kiely, which she paired with timeless black pumps. The pretty dress is sold out, but its most flattering feature can easily be copied: a contrasting band at the waist. The black band on Middleton's dress effortlessly accentuates and draws the eye to the smallest part of her waist, but the same effect can also be achieved with a waist belt, which is one of this season's biggest accessory trends.

Below, see Middleton's latest maternity look and shop flattering dresses of a similar style.

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On Kate Middleton: Orla Kiely dress

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Orla Kiely

Organza Camille Pleated Bodice Dress

We can definitely picture Middleton in this pretty ruffled number.

Ann Taylor + Houndstooth Flounce Sheath Dress

Ann Taylor

Houndstooth Flounce Sheath Dress

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Black Halo

Daria Sheath Dress

Give the flattering style a spin for date night.

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Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.