Did Kate Middleton Break a Winter Fashion 'Rule' by Wearing Tartan After Christmas?

Kate Middletonis known for her classic style, but did her latest ensemble push fashion guidelines?

Prince William and Kate Middleton.Kensington Palace/NHS Tayside

“However, just like white after Labor Day, ‘style rules’ are made to broken,” she adds. “And seeing how cheerful the print looks, Kate’s commitment to plaid might just start a fashion revolution. Now, can we talk about herstraight, shiny hair?”

It’s likely that Kate opted to wear the dress — which she also sported to the Queen’s Buckingham Palace Christmas lunch in 2019 — as the pattern is closely associated with Scotland. In fact, the Duchess of Cambridge often incorporates tartan into her wardrobe when visiting the country. In December, she sported a tartan scarf that hinted that the couple’s first stop on their train tour of the U.K. was Edinburgh, Scotland.

Kate, who celebrated her 39th birthday earlier this month, once again rocked her new hair look: instead of her usual bouncy blowout, she sported a sleek, straight style that showed just how long her locks really are.

The royal debuted her straight hair last week during a check in with a group of nurses at the U.K. hospital where theworld’s first COVID-19 vaccinewas delivered to Margaret Keenan in December

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