The Duchess of Cambridge's Eveningwear Part 4: August 2012 -

[Lumutqueen]

Originally Posted by Kit

No not the spider-web dress again. Honestly this is the one dress I really don't like.

It's a vile dress, and the newspapers are going to go for the 'frugal' Catherine chatter because it's recycled. It should stay in the wardrobe.

[Dman]

I think HRH looks delicious tonight. The First Lady was blasted on the net over wearing a recycled dress on Election night the other day. I think if you paid a lot of money for something like that, you should be able to wear again.

[MichelleQ2]

I think she looks nice - and I like that she changed her accessories. And as much I like her hair down .... which I do - I do wish when she is wearing these dresses that have an interesting neckline, she would wear it up or back off her shoulders so we could enjoy more of the elegant detailing. she wore the red crystal poppy pin and you can barely make it out.

[cepe]

I like this dress and she looks good in it.

I would say that given this is an event which is about supporting a university of high status in its attempt to increase funds, wearing a new dress and the resultant expenditure would be a mistake.

St Andrews and the university life is seen by many as elitist; regardless of the facts, many think that the taxpayer pays for William and Catherine.

Good look plus good PR - has my vote.

[Mermaid1962]

I'm pleased to see Kate rewearing one of her evening dresses.

[Osipi]

Originally Posted by Mermaid1962

I'm pleased to see Kate rewearing one of her evening dresses.

I like seeing the outfits that Kate wears recycled too but this dress doesn't really do much for her at all. For some odd reason I've always kind of associated black lace with more matronly figures or a somber occasion. Kate has so many gowns that really flatter her and I really wish she had picked one of those instead.

[IloveCP]

Here is the dress that she wore at another event. Never liked this dress at all. That kind of lace just ages her to me. Would look better on an older woman in my opinion.

[PrincessofEurope]

Kate needed to rewear one of her evening dresses - she doesnt attend many black tie functions and it's good that she doesnt just get a new dress per function. Love the addition of the red clutch

Her eye makeup is much darker than normal. And it would have been nice to have her hair up at this event to show of the lace work on the dress.

Kate Middleton gives lacy gown a second outing to celebrate St Andrews University's 600th birthday | Mail Online

[roseroyal]

Originally Posted by Lumutqueen

Tonight Catherine is wearing Alice Temperley, a repeat of the dress worn to the War Horse premiere in 2010.
Twitter / Wilkinson_David: Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, ...

I love the dress, but I think the look would be more appropriate at a function like the Festival of Remembrance at The Royal Albert Hall.
Plus I am disappointed that it is not a new dress( though applaud Catherine for being thrifty, if that makes any sense.)
William in a tux- 11 out of 10.

[NGalitzine]

Originally Posted by cepe

St Andrews and the university life is seen by many as elitist; regardless of the facts, many think that the taxpayer pays for William and Catherine.

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Good grief, I really don't have much hope for our future if people believe getting a good education is elitist.

[cepe]

Originally Posted by NGalitzine

Good grief, I really don't have much hope for our future if people believe getting a good education is elitist.

I don't disagree with your view but in recent years, with the issues of increased student fees (or "loans") plus many universities deciding to charge the maximum of £9000 pa, all in a terrible financial climate - I think that many have that view.

And having reread by sentence above - perhaps I need help with both my grammar and punctuation!

[bertie5252003]

I don't like the gown but love the bag....

[roseroyal]

Originally Posted by bertie5252003

I don't like the gown but love the bag....

I loved how the red of the bag popped against the black of the gown.....

[Frelinghighness]

I do love the gown too and the heavier shadow or false eyelashes. Too bad her hair was down with this dress, really ruined the look of it for me.

[Mermaid1962]

I don't think that the Festival of Remembrance is formal, although I could be wrong.

Originally Posted by roseroyal

I love the dress, but I think the look would be more appropriate at a function like the Festival of Remembrance at The Royal Albert Hall.

[Duke of Marmalade]

The red clutch looks good, thats about it. I never liked this dress, quite frumpy, and Kate has the worst posture of all Princesses (along with Mette Marit). Hair hanging down and Kate slouching along ... whats new.

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Mermaid1962

I'm pleased to see Kate rewearing one of her evening dresses.

Same here.

I think it is a nice dress, not my favourite, but very appropriate for the occassion. Also good to see she glammed it up a bit with the red clutch.

[Duchessmary]

Ugh. No like this get up. Makes her look terribly older than her years.

[DCVO]

Originally Posted by Lumutqueen

Tonight Catherine is wearing Alice Temperley, a repeat of the dress worn to the War Horse premiere in 2010.
http://twitter.com/Wilkinson_David/s...439616/photo/1

Yup, the dress looks old... The woman across from her is sporting the same look, but is closer in age to her in-laws than her!

[cepe]

Black lace dresses are very popular in the UK for all ages - they are not considered to be just for "older" women which appears to be the view of many of the US contributers.

But it is definitely a look that that people seem to either love or hate!