Kate Middleton Bring the Christmas Cheer With a Vanessa Seward Dress

Considering that Christmas is less than a week away, you should by now have your holiday party look all pressed and ready to go for the big day. But in case you still need help putting together the perfect #OOTD, we suggest taking some style cues from our favorite fashion icon across the pond: Kate Middleton.

Accompanied by Prince William and Prince Harry, the Duchess of Cambridge arrived in North Kensington for a Christmas party hosted by non-profit youth group The Mix and Heads Together, the mental health campaign led by the Royal Trio. Kate brought the holiday cheer with a red and green Vanessa Seward dress cinched with an Alexander McQueen black belt and her trusty $185 fern hoop earrings by Catherine Zoraida. Besides the obvious, we love this look for the holidays because it perfectly exemplifies the merriment of the season without looking cheesy—and best of all, it’s an investment dress that can be worn year round to the office, a wedding, or even on a fancy date night.

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More holiday style inspirations:

1. Why the Puffer Jacket Is the Cool Statement Jacket of the Holiday Party Season
2. How to Dress Up for a Holiday Party—When You Hate Dressing Up
3. Can't Decide What to Wear to Your Next Holiday Party? Try a Puffer Jacket

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For an easy day to night look, we suggest pairing the dress or a similar version (the Duchess has previously favored similar styles from brands such as Kate Spade and L.K. Bennett), with a classic black coat and more jewelry—perhaps a string of pearls or chandelier earrings. You could even throw a puffer statement jacket or a floor-length coat over the dress (à la Gigi Hadid) for a more casual yet daring take on evening wear. For those looking for this particular frock, you're in luck. The dress is currently on sale for $623 at Net-a-Porter. But act fast, since we know everything the Duchess wears sells out instantly.

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