Q. My sister is getting married at the end of September and I’m going to be the chief bridesmaid at the wedding. I would love to wear a dress similar to the one Pippa Middleton wore at the royal wedding but I don’t know where to start looking. Can you tell me where I could find a similar style on the highstreet - or am I reaching for the stars?
A. Pippa's bridesmaid's dress, which won her the adulation of the masses when she stepped onto the red carpet to pick up sister Kate's train at the royal wedding, has become the most requested in bridal fashions - but for the bride herself. In response to the demand, department store Debenhams has released its own collection in homage to the royal wedding, and to Pippa in particular.
But while Pippa's figure hugging Alexander McQueen gown cost a staggering £20,000 – the good news is that you can pick up a copy of the bum enhancing gown for just €195. The new 'Lady-in-Waiting' dress is almost identical to Pippa’s with a cowl neck, a button-back detail , elegant cap sleeves and figure hugging cut, so it’s possible to re-create her designer look at a fraction of the cost.
Russell Fish, Head of Occcassionwear Design at Debenhams commented: "Like everyone we were glued to our tellies for the wedding and have been huge Kate and Pippa fans ever since. We've taken the best of the dresses and added our designer twist. Now you can get the Middletons' look at high street prices."
The retailer will also stock a €115 version of the emerald green Alice Temperley evening gown that Duchess's sister wore to the evening reception at Buckingham Palace. And in homage to the Duchess of Cambridge is a black lace sweetheart cocktail-length dress - inspired by her magnificent Alexander McQueen wedding gown. There is even a flower girl dress cinched with wide gold ribbon that echoes that of the bridal party, to go on sale for just €57 to €62 depending on age.
To order a copy, customers can send their details through to ladyinwaitinglist@debenhams.com.
