Duchess on a Budget: 9 Lookalike Kate Styles For Less, Including Her Dotted L.K. Bennet Holiday Dress

My duchesses! If you don’t already know this about me, allow me to tell you — I love me a good deal.

And while Kate and Meghan do often do me a solid by shopping their favorite High Street stores — for instance, Kate’s velvet hair bow and Meghan’s navy-and-blue wrap coat were both from J.Crew *chef’s kiss* — their ensembles don’t always fall into the “affordable” category. 

Which obviously makes my wallet, considerably less royal, very sad.

But! I have found that, as the ladies’ styles are endlessly inspiring to a very long list of us, if you wait very patiently, you may just find pieces so similar to the original wears, you’ll think you’re looking at the actual piece. 

The only difference? The dupe won’t break the bank! 

(Something, I think, that we can all be royally grateful for. *prayer hands*)

Lately, I’ve happened to come across a lot of Kate-inspired pieces in particular, so I’m starting there, rounding them up here for your easy access. 

But! A RepliKation is in the eye of the beholder. So tell me — did I nail ‘em?

And share what you find, too! As we could all use a little more Kate in our closets, don’t you think?

Happy RepliKateing, queens! 
Rose

Kate’s Dress: Green Polka-Dotted L.K. Bennet Dress for Evelina London Visit

Photo by Getty Images; Courtesy Lauren Ralph Lauren

The Dupe: Lauren Ralph Lauren Polka Dot A-Line Dress ($125, plus 20% off at the moment!, lordandtaylor.com)

Kate’s Dress: Teal Midi Dress by ARoss Girl From Aga Khan Center Visit in London

Photo by Getty Images; Courtesy Eliza J

The Dupe: Eliza J Fit $ Flare Sweater Dress in Spruce ($138, nordstrom.com)

Kate’s Coat: Light Blue Mulberry Coat* With Capelet for Ireland Arrival

Photo by Getty Images; Courtesy Chicwish

The Dupe: Chicwish Crush on Casual Bowknot Cape Sleeves Top in Blue ($45, chicwish.com) & Chicwish Classic Simplicity A-Line Midi Skirt in Blue ($46, chicwish.com)

*Tell me this isn’t the Fleur Delacour ensemble of your dreams.

Kate’s Dress: Mint Metallic Missoni Dress to Pour a Pint in Ireland 

Photo by Getty Images; Courtesy of Mango

The Dupe: Mango Metallic Thread Dress ($80, shop.mango.com)

Kate’s Dress: Red Lace Marchesa Notte Midi Formal Dress at the Opening of 42nd Street 

Photo by Getty Images; Courtesy Chi Chi London

The Dupe: Chi Chi London Lissa Dress ($120, chichiclothing.com)

Kate’s Dress: Embroidered Name Khan Sheath Dress at the Taj Mahal on Royal Tour of India and Bhutan

Photo by Getty Images; Courtesy of Boden

The Dupe: Boden Bea Linen Embroidered Dress – White & Blue Embroidery ($130, on sale for $91!, bodenusa.com)

Kate’s Dress: Black Roland Mouret Dress With Asymmetrical Neckline for Remembrance Day 2019

Photo by Getty Images; Courtesy Black Halo

The Dupe: Black Halo Jackie Belted Sheath Dress in Black ($375, bloomingdales.com)

Kate’s Dress: Pine Fit and Flare Emilia Wickstead Dress at the Anna Freud Centre Of Excellence in London

Photo by Getty Images; Courtesy of Draper James

The Dupe: Draper James Long Sleeve Fit & Flare Ponte Dress ($78, draperjames.com)

Kate’s Dress: Gray Catherine Walker Coatdress With Velvet Buttons and Trim in Leicester

Photo by Getty Images; Courtesy of Guess

The Dupe: Guess Velvet-Trim Double-Breasted Skirted Plaid Coat ($275, currently on sale for $165!, macys.com & a few even at $99 at nordstromrack.com)

P.S. I’m thinking of doing one of these for Meghan, too — yes? No? More of both? Let me know in the comments! 

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