Kate Middleton Adores This Dress Style, and These 12 Picks Channel Her Royal Look for Much Less

When Kate Middleton steps out for an event, you can expect her attire to be polished, elegant and timeless, but it’s her latest outing that has Us rushing online to recreate one of her best fashion moments yet!

Princess Kate recently wore a high-neck polka dot midi dress from Alessandra Rich for a VE Day celebration, and, like the rest of the world, we immediately fell in love with the regal, refined and royal design!

Kate’s chic designer dress is a pricey, sold-out piece the Princess of Wales has worn in the past, so we decided to take a page from her fashion playbook and recreate the flawless, vintage-inspired look on a budget. From statement-making dresses to chic tops and skirts, get ready to shop our favorite white and black polka dot pieces that are sure to make you feel royally in style!

12 Polka Dot Dresses to Channel Kate Middleton’s Style

1. Our Favorite: If you’re looking for a high-neck dress that’s elegant but also summer-friendly, don’t miss this less-than-$40 polka dot dress. It bears a striking resemblance to Kate’s go-to designer dress!

2. Sensible and Stylish: This fit and flare dress has all the makings of a royal fashion favorite, with a figure-flattering silhouette, smocked back and delicate button detail.

3. Dual Purpose: This ruffle sleeve dress is the perfect marriage of sultry and sophisticated. You get a bit of edge with the side slit and open back while achieving that timeless appeal of polka dots.

4. Easy to Style: A shirtdress is a central piece to any capsule collection, and this polka dot pick is something we can easily envision the Princess of Wales wearing on any royal outing.

5. Casually Cute: Abercrombie & Fitch has a plethora of playful polka dot styles, but this smocked mini dress is a major stand-out — now marked down to $60!

6. Favorite Designer: We adore Eliza J’s ultra-feminine frocks, so it’s no surprise we’re rather mad about this flutter-sleeve cocktail dress. The demure dress hugs in all the right places.

7. Sunny Days Ahead: This under-$40 sundress looks like it costs five times the price! It features that same high neck detail as Kate’s designer dress, but with a sleeveless, summer-ready design.

8. 1950s Style: Looking for a dress like Kate’s, but with an Old Hollywood feel? Consider this vintage style polka dot dress complete with a fit and flare silhouette, belted waist and button-up detail.

9. Beige but not Bland: Love polka dots but don’t necessarily want to wear white? This beige polka dot dress is a refreshing alternative to consider, with a classic, figure-flattering fit that Kate wears all the time.

10. Cheeky Panel: Look regal with a bit of edge in this darling midi dress. The lace trim and dainty trio of ties in the front is daring without being too risqué or revealing.

11. Mighty Mini: This on-sale, long-sleeve mini dress is one of our favorites. Even those who are dress-resistant will love how their figure looks in this tummy-hiding garment.

12. Nap Dress Nation: Are you a fan of the famous nap dress style? Well, this smocked polka dot dress – something that we can envision Kate wearing on days off – is absolutely calling your name.