{"id":134819,"date":"2025-05-27T02:47:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T02:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/134819\/"},"modified":"2025-05-27T02:47:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T02:47:12","slug":"kate-middletons-shortest-ever-dress-is-the-classy-way-to-take-on-the-2025-mini-skirt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/134819\/","title":{"rendered":"Kate Middleton&#8217;s shortest ever dress is the &#8216;classy way&#8217; to take on the 2025 mini skirt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"eRLFf-kDNw\" data-wc=\"33\"><a class=\"hm-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/kate-middleton\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">The Princess of Wales\u00a0<\/a>is midi dress kinda gal. More often than not, she embraces the slightly longer hem when it comes to her frocks, keeping in line with the<a class=\"hm-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/fashion\/royal-style\/20220614142814\/royals-at-ascot-fashion-rules-strict-dress-code\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">\u00a0royal dress code.<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"epx2AaJe6vd\" data-wc=\"43\">In case you didn&#8217;t know, an unofficial rule that all the working royal women follow is always wearing their hem below the knee at all times. Although Kate nearly always stays loyal to this, <a class=\"hm-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/royalty\/2017062940234\/kate-middleton-visits-v-and-a-museum\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">she did bend the rules a little in 2017.<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"e1Ke_2ZFqy-\" data-wc=\"26\">The mother of <a class=\"hm-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/royalty\/512558\/prince-william-kate-middleton-children\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis<\/a> made flashbulbs pop at London&#8217;s Victoria &amp; Albert Museum that year, whilst opening a new exhibition.<\/p>\n<p> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7c5243d3d223-gettyimages-803370654.jpg\"   width=\"552\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Princess Kate wearing her Gucci mini dress at the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in 2017\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image im-Z2Vp\"\/>\u00a9 GettyPrincess Kate wearing her Gucci mini dress at the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in 2017<\/p>\n<p id=\"ep6iPsa3CP7\" data-wc=\"39\">At the time, royal fans and the fashion industry were taken aback by her tweed frock by <a class=\"hm-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/gucci\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Italian fashion house Gucci<\/a>, which was cut that little bit shorter than most of her getups; it finished just above the knee.<\/p>\n<p><b>LISTEN: Real reason behind delay in Prince and Princess of Wales&#8217; royal warrants revealed<\/b><\/p>\n<p id=\"eVJLl_N7LDx\" data-wc=\"33\">Kate looked phenomenal in the design. It was of the statement variety and packed a powerful punch with its bold black, red, and white colourway, combined with the designer label&#8217;s signature web trim.<\/p>\n<p> Prince William exclusive<br \/>\n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/35f41e3bc2c6-gettyimages-1423734642-1.jpg\"   width=\"1024\" height=\"725\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Media Image\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image im-Z2Vp\"\/>\u00a9 Getty<\/p>\n<p id=\"eY6ThwXiuQZ\"><a class=\"hm-link\" href=\"https:\/\/royalclub.hellomagazine.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">The Royal Club<\/a> spoke exclusively to a royal insider for his insight into how the Prince of Wales will approach his reign once he becomes King. Find out how Prince William will do things &#8216;his way&#8217; and the preparations he is making to rule. Plus, find out his commitment to Princess Catherine before their marriage and more&#8230;<\/p>\n<p id=\"enQhHhlJ0P2\" data-wc=\"33\">Bold gold buttons were added to the mix for good measure and teamed with block heels and a simple red clutch, Kate nailed the colour block look that was huge at that time.<\/p>\n<p> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/41cb4883b387-gettyimages-803369252.jpg\"   width=\"633\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Princess Kate wearing her Gucci mini dress at the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in 2017\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image im-Z2Vp\"\/>\u00a9 GettyKate&#8217;s hemline was shorter than normal<\/p>\n<p id=\"eZpvjdOKAbz\" data-wc=\"28\">Of course, the \u00a32,000 frock sold out as soon as she was seen wearing it, proving once again that the selling power of the princess is ever paramount.<\/p>\n<p>Mini skirts for 2025<\/p>\n<p id=\"eXT_X1Z1a2MZ\" data-wc=\"69\">The miniskirt is back for 2025. Although it may seem scary to some, the higher the hemline, the better at the moment. If you&#8217;re nervous about doing so, Kate&#8217;s take on the trend is a classy way to make it work &#8211; her hemline in the Gucci dress is shorter than normal, and undoubtedly &#8216;mini&#8217; to some, but it still offers the leg coverage, not showing too much skin. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a6ef13e55f54-gettyimages-2215189554.jpg\"   width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A guest wearing blue tie detailed shirt, black mini skirt and black heels during Australian Fashion Week 2025 on May 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image im-Z2Vp\"\/>\u00a9 Getty ImagesMini skirts are big news for 2025<\/p>\n<p id=\"eCUOZ8MEr72d\" data-wc=\"20\">Kate teamed her mini dress with opaque tights, which also give comfort to the wearer when choosing a higher hem.<\/p>\n<p> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5bc08db3fdf3-gettyimages-157128657-2.jpg\"   width=\"623\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kate at the wedding of Lady Rose Windsor in 2008\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image im-Z2Vp\"\/>\u00a9 UK Press via Getty ImagesKate at the wedding of Lady Rose Windsor in 2008<\/p>\n<p id=\"eRFJrk2dIT0q\" data-wc=\"51\">Before 2017, Kate also wore a high hem in 2008, at the wedding of Lady Rose Windsor. The brunette royal wore a tightly-fitted baby blue blazer layered over a floaty floral dress featuring sheer layers. The wind blew, subtly blowing the royal\u2019s sheer skirt up to reveal a mini silhouette underneath.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Princess of Wales\u00a0is midi dress kinda gal. 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