When it comes to truly owning your style, I think something happens around the time you hit 40.
The best case in point?
The Princess of Wales, who at 41, putting it simply, has never looked better.
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She finished it off with a wide-brim hat, and the mood was lighter and pitch-perfect.
Then there is the sheer impossibility of pleasing absolutely everyone.
If Kate Middleton feels any of that, you certainly wouldnt know it.
The now Princess of Wales arriving at the funeral of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, wearing Catherine Walker.
Alessandra Rich at a thanksgiving service in honor of the late Prince Philip.
A rented look at the Earthshot Prize Awards.
Her choices are modern but she respects traditions.
Alessandra Rich at a thanksgiving service in honor of the late Prince Philip.
Embracing bold colorand a chic red manicureat Easter.
The Princess of Wales beams in a yellow Karen Millen pleated dress.
The Erdem skirt suit she stepped out in last month forthe annual Commonwealth Serviceat Westminster Abbey was another triumph.
A rented look at the Earthshot Prize Awards.
It isnt the first time she has worn Erdem, but this was by far the most avant-garde version.
And it wont be available to buy until later this summer, in August 2023.
Thats not to say she hasnt made more democratic choices.
Embracing bold color—and a chic red manicure—at Easter.
She manages to make high street clothes look elegant and expensive.
A yellow Karen Millen dress was a recent success, and there is a skill in that.
Wearing sleek off-the-shoulder Roland Mouret for the premiere ofTop Gun: Maverick.
The Princess of Wales beams in a yellow Karen Millen pleated dress.
What Id like to see more of?
Because who doesnt want to see a princess wear the good stuff?
Sarah Harris is the deputy editor and fashion director at BritishVogue,where this postwas originally published.
Wearing sleek off-the-shoulder Roland Mouret for the premiere ofTop Gun: Maverick.
