We always look forward to seeing how Kate Middleton tackles transitional fashion, as summer fades into autumn and brings its romantic and fun dresses with it.
In recent years, the Duchess of Cambridge has tweaked her style considerably, and while once her wardrobe would have been full of pristine coat dresses and conservative suits, now it's a fashion-forward blend of high street star buys and designer statement pieces.
This mixing of high and low has become Kate's calling card, and her most recent engagement proved just how versatile she is when it comes to dressing for tricky weather.
The Duchess was called on to host a charity event by the Forward Trust in aid of addiction services and research. As the trust's patron, Kate delivered a speech for Action on Addiction where she spoke of the impact of the pandemic on addiction, and how it can affect people from all backgrounds.
The event was co-hosted by presenters Ant and Dec, who surprised Middleton by greeting her at the event. Ant McPartlin has spoken out about his own struggles with addiction following knee surgery, so his appearance at the event was a significant one.
For the event, Kate chose an eye-catching scarlet monochrome look, proving that sometimes simple is a statement of its own. She wore the Crystal-Embellished Pleated Skirt by Christopher Kane, a stunning mid-length pleated skirt that comes with a crystal embellishment on the waistband that Kate removed.
The dazzling skirt is beautifully designed, with pleats that flowed as Kate walked. She paired this with a simple red turtleneck jumper by Polo Ralph Lauren, featuring a high rolled neck and long sleeves.
To balance the striking red of her outfit, Kate added a pair of understated camel leather stilettos, the Celia style by Ralph Lauren, and matched them to her stylish handbag, the DeMellier Nano Montreal Bag in the 'deep toffee smooth' shade which features gold hardware on the front.
She added some sparkle with her ASOS Design 14K Gold-Plated Twist Hoop Earrings, a stylish design that added just enough glamour to her look.
Her hair was styled in a full and bouncy blow out, with soft waves falling over one shoulder, while her makeup was typically neutral and fresh, with a subtle smokey eye.
