Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding Dress was designed by Sarah Burton, creative director of Alexander McQueenIt’s official. There is a new Duchess of Cambridge and, in case you’ve been in outer space and are unaware of the Royal Nuptials that took place today, her name is Kate Middleton – but, after her marriage to Prince William, prefers to be referred to as Catherine. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge wore a dress designed by Sarah Burton, creative director for the British luxury label Alexander McQueen. Created of ivory and white satin gazar, the body-conscious bodice was cut low in the back and had a long-sleeved lace overlay. The full skirt had a sweeping train that measures over six feet long. The dress narrowed at the waist and, a hallmark of McQueen’s, was padded at the hips.
The dress has received rave reviews for the most part, with fans saying it’s classic with a modern twist. Detractors, however, call it uninspired.
What do you think?
12 Comments on The Royal Wedding Dress
I think it’s beautiful! Who says it looks uninspired?! Did they want her to walk out in the lobster claw heels?! I’m still debating how I feel about Pippa wearing white though…
Oh my gosh! I’d have loved to have seen lobster claw shoes! Brilliant (but hardly classic.) Yes, the dress has been deemed boring by some. I thought she looked beautiful. Lots of the guest were in white or ivory suits and dresses. And incredible hats. Have to check into Pippa’s white dress. She did look beautiful too though.
simplicity can be quite beautiful…as she was!
Yes she was Rose! Thanks so much for your comment!
One thing I will say, the dress looks much prettier in the picture above than it came across on the TV
Thought the dress was lovely, but a bit ho, hum. Ditto the headdress. Didn’t hear any talk about the tiara which was obscured and probably was a royal family heirloom. I really don’t think those were rhinestones. As for Pippa, I don’t believe she was out to undermine her sister. I am positive she did not make the decision to wear white on her own — and that the idea originated with and was sanctioned by bridal consultants, fashion designers, the queen and maybe even the bride. BTW, I’m sure everyone’s heard of a White Wedding.
Let’s get some naysayers up on this site! I want to hear from them!
Naysayers? Let’s hear from you. Leave a comment if you didn’t like the dress …
I liked the dress, and thought it was elegant in a classy (not at all trashy) sort of way. Thus, I think the dress (and tiara and Kate Middleton for the matter) serve as a positive role-model for a generation of women who have been “exposed” to far too much (and too often fake) boobs and other plastic surgery. She shows that beauty can be done with style and grace.
Thanks for your comment Marc. It’s nice to have a male perspective. (I also appreciate the wordplay!)
When I get married, I want a dress just like Kate’s!
She was a beautiful and elegant bride – as will you be, I’m sure.
I think it’s beautiful! Who says it looks uninspired?! Did they want her to walk out in the lobster claw heels?! I’m still debating how I feel about Pippa wearing white though…
Oh my gosh! I’d have loved to have seen lobster claw shoes! Brilliant (but hardly classic.) Yes, the dress has been deemed boring by some. I thought she looked beautiful. Lots of the guest were in white or ivory suits and dresses. And incredible hats. Have to check into Pippa’s white dress. She did look beautiful too though.
simplicity can be quite beautiful…as she was!
Yes she was Rose! Thanks so much for your comment!
One thing I will say, the dress looks much prettier in the picture above than it came across on the TV
Thought the dress was lovely, but a bit ho, hum. Ditto the headdress. Didn’t hear any talk about the tiara which was obscured and probably was a royal family heirloom. I really don’t think those were rhinestones. As for Pippa, I don’t believe she was out to undermine her sister. I am positive she did not make the decision to wear white on her own — and that the idea originated with and was sanctioned by bridal consultants, fashion designers, the queen and maybe even the bride. BTW, I’m sure everyone’s heard of a White Wedding.
Let’s get some naysayers up on this site! I want to hear from them!
Naysayers? Let’s hear from you. Leave a comment if you didn’t like the dress …
I liked the dress, and thought it was elegant in a classy (not at all trashy) sort of way. Thus, I think the dress (and tiara and Kate Middleton for the matter) serve as a positive role-model for a generation of women who have been “exposed” to far too much (and too often fake) boobs and other plastic surgery. She shows that beauty can be done with style and grace.
Thanks for your comment Marc. It’s nice to have a male perspective. (I also appreciate the wordplay!)
When I get married, I want a dress just like Kate’s!
She was a beautiful and elegant bride – as will you be, I’m sure.