OverDressed for Life

Kate Middleton shows promising ladylike style.

However, as a fashion writer I will be closely watching princess-to-be Kate Middleton. I have high hopes that she will bring ladylike manner and fashion back into vogue.

A quick perusal of her style shows promise. She chooses smart tailored pieces topped with chic coats; boots are favored as well as slinky dresses.  The lovely sapphire blue number she wore for her public engagement announcement was a nice choice. The wrap-dress was a striking and flattering color with a hemline that cautiously hit  just above the knee. Simple black pumps rounded out the ensemble. It was flirty yet tasteful.

I surmise that, just like the late Princess Diana, Kate will over time develop her own style and become a fashion icon to millions of women, hopefully making a shift away from the current rather tawdry trend of stripper shoes and tats to a fashion sense of dignity and sophistication. 

We shall see.  In the meantime, congratulations Kate!