The Duchess of Edinburgh stepped up and took a leading role at the Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph today along with King Charles and other members of the Royal Family, donning a sophisticated look.
The 59-year-old wore a show-stopping vintage Valentino ensemble.
The dress was part of the Italian fashion house’s Autumn Winter Collection in 2016. Reports suggest that when it was created, designers were inspired by the world of ballet.
It boasts an elegantly draped cowl neck, and the midi length firmly sets the scene for its effortlessly chic evening feel. It has been reported that it is made of virgin wool and a silk blend.
Meanwhile, it’s fully lined with an underneath slip that firmly holds its A-line shape beautifully. This timeless design will never go out of fashion.
However, it comes with a whopping tag and is rumoured to retail at over £3,000, with other similar designs falling above that price point. Express.co.uk has found you a selection of dresses that appear almost identical to Duchess Sophie’s.
Karen Millen’s Jersey Crepe Midaxi Cowl Neck Dress is a breath-taking alternative and comes at a fraction of the price.
It has just been slashed in the sale and is £40 – which you can buy here now. If you want to add this to your winter wardrobe you will save more than £35.
The dress’s description reads: “Structured and languid all at once, this dress fits the body with sculpting jersey fabric. Featuring a languid cowl neck that drapes from the neckline, while long sleeves and an A-line skirt add a structured touch. Pair with barely-there heels for timeless occasionwear.”
However, if you are after something less tight-fitting, then the Black Satin Wrap Style Midi Dress from New Look, which is £41, is perfect. You can purchase it online now by clicking here.
But if you want an alternative combining elements from both styles named above, ASOS’s slouchy fallen shoulder midi dress in black is what you need to add to your basket now, for just £45.
You can buy it here by clicking on the link. It comes in sizes from a 4 to an 18 and boasts stellar reviews. One user said: “I love this dress. It’s so stretchy but true to size.”
