Kate Middleton's $70 Zara Dress Was Made for All Your Summer Plans
Wear it to a polo match, or for a picnic in the park.

Blue is Kate Middleton’s choice of color for the summer. After stunning in an Alexander McQueen ensemble (opens in new tab) for Trooping the Colour (opens in new tab) on Saturday, Kate changed into a more low-key ensemble for Prince William’s polo match on Sunday. For the Maserati Royal Charity Polo Trophy, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a striped blue dress with a pair of Russell & Bromley ankle-strap espadrille wedges.
Kate's casual dress came from one of her favorite affordable retailers (opens in new tab): Zara. The sleeveless style featured an off-the-shoulder fit, a ruched front, and a built-in wrap belt—cute, tiny details that didn't go unnoticed. Of course, if you want the dress, the piece is currently sold out (opens in new tab) on the website (call it the Kate effect (opens in new tab)), but as with some of the brand's items, there's always the chance it'll be back in stock. (I suggest you bookmark the page, STAT.)
The Duchess of Cambridge could not have chosen a more appropriate look for the day's activities as she sat on the grass and played with her children (opens in new tab). At one point, Kate even made a run for it in her wedge sandals—proving they're the comfiest shoe (opens in new tab) one can wear for summer. She topped her look with a white Victoria Beckham tote bag.
Kate's exact dress:
Zara STRIPED OFF THE SHOULDER DRESS
Shop similar options:
Veronica Beard Sleeveless Ruched Striped Shirtdress, Blue/White
Free People
J.Crew
RELATED STORIES
Marina Liao is the former fashion news editor at MarieClaire.com, where she covered celebrity style (from Meghan Markle to Katie Holmes), fashion trends, and shopping advice, plus conducted original interviews with industry insiders. She's also had many opportunities to write content in other areas such as beauty, food, tech, and even home. Her previous fashion stints include POPSUGAR and Cosmopolitan.
-
Check Out This Very Special Portrait of Princess Diana
Put this in the Louvre. But literally, though.
By Kathleen Walsh
-
Queen Elizabeth's Royal Duties Have Been Updated for the First Time In Years
Buckingham Palace says the change isn't "drastic."
By Kathleen Walsh
-
The 12 Best Amazon Prime Day Shoe Deals of 2022
The early bird gets the worm.
By Sara Holzman
-
Check Out This Very Special Portrait of Princess Diana
Put this in the Louvre. But literally, though.
By Kathleen Walsh
-
Queen Elizabeth's Royal Duties Have Been Updated for the First Time In Years
Buckingham Palace says the change isn't "drastic."
By Kathleen Walsh
-
The Royal Family Cost U.K. Taxpayers Over $120 Million Last Year, While Meghan and Harry Remain Financially Independent
It's all in the numbers.
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Prince William and Kate Middleton Showed Support for the LGBTQIA+ Community During Pride Month
They highlighted a mental health charity.
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Prince Charles Was "Delighted" to Meet Lilibet for the First Time, Reportedly
It's not a huge surprise, to be fair.
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Buckingham Palace Won't Release Meghan Markle Bullying Report Findings
They're avoiding pouring salt in already existing wounds.
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Prince William and Kate Middleton Honor Cancer Campaigner Dame Deborah James After Her Passing
James sadly died of bowel cancer at 40.
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Meghan Markle Calls Prince Harry a Feminist, Expresses Fear for Women's Safety Over Roe v. Wade Being Struck Down
The duchess spoke to Gloria Steinem about it.
By Iris Goldsztajn