Kate & Will Arrive in Los Angeles

Kate chose a Roksanda Ilinsic dress for their arrival in Los Angeles. The wool crepe 'Peridot' dress is a very pale grey or lavender with a draping detail at the collar.

photos via Daily Mail

Kate is carrying her LK Bennett Natalie Clutch.

photo via Daily Mail

The dress is not available anywhere, but similar items from Roksanda can be found on Net-A-Porter, Brown's and Matches. The clutch is currently out of stock, but you can sign up to be notified when it becomes available. I don't have information on the shoes, and frankly if you are interested in these shoes, you are on your own, because they are hideous my friend. I'm not really understanding the nude accessories with this dress anyway. They seem to be her default, and while neutral accessorizing is usually a good default, it does not always work. Where are those silver shoes she wore with the grey Catherine Walker dress? Those would have worked much better with this. The dress is pretty, but overall, I am confused by what is going on here.

Kate in Silver at Order of The Garter Service

In yet another public appearance, Kate wore a grey ensemble from Katherine Hooker. The Buxton Dress is a mercury crepe satin and the Buxton Coat is Ash Simla silk with a bead and lace trim. Katherine Hooker wrote on her Facebook page that Kate's coat was specially designed with an antique clasp. She looked lovely, if slightly boring. This dress-with-matching-coat is basically a younger woman's version of what the Queen wears. I understand there are particular challenges with dressing formally, staying warm and looking royal. It 's just not a good look for a beautiful young woman. This is what they call in America a "mother of the bride" ensemble. And enough with the fascinators already. All the women in America are fed up with the fascinators. They simply are not worn in the US and, well, here they simply ARE. One does not consider going to a formal occasion without a flying saucer attached to ones head. Such a shame, because they really are quite ridiculous. This one is, of course, from Philip Treacy.

 

Kate seems so relaxed and happy at these events. Such a stark contrast to Diana who always seemed scared and shy.

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The Order of the Garter is quite exclusive, dating back to 1348. It is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood. Beyond those in the royal family, there are only 24 other members. Here is Will in his Order robes:

Fancy indeed. I still prefer the giant fluffy hat he was wearing yesterday. My goodness, no wonder these people need "dressers".