History and High Heels: Style Icon: Kate Middleton

With the Royal Wedding looming into view, I figured now would be an excellent time to reflect on Kate Middleton's fashion sense.

Cath Kidston Royal Wedding Tea Towel, found here

She seems to have taken a liking to wrap dresses and who can blame her? These dresses are super comfortable and easy to throw on in the morning. It is such a versatile piece. During the day you can dress it down with a pair of Sperry's and a cardigan. At night, just throw on a few sparkly bracelets, high heels, and a cute jacket and you are set for an evening out. Additionally, another British favorite and a very popular item this spring is the trench coat. As a general rule, trenches should be above the knee and are super practical. They do well in the rain (know wonder they are so popular in England!) and look sleek and professional. A dark trench coat can work well for an evening out, especially if it reaches about mid-thigh, while a lighter trenchcoat (like the one below) can be worn to work or out running errands. While the trench coat below is a legit Burberry coat, you can find quality trenches at Dillard's for a fraction of the price.