The Princess of Wales always looks impeccable - and good style certainly runs in the family, as her little sister Pippa Middleton is always on top of the latest trends, too.
As the UK continues to experience an unprecedented heatwave and with no sign of rain coming anytime soon, our wardrobe inspiration is dwindling. It can be so hard to know what to wear, especially if you have a special event to go to. How do you keep cool yet still remain stylish and respectable?
© Getty ImagesPippa is the perfect example of dressing exquisitely as the weather heats up. Back in 2013 at a red carpet event, the mother-of-three schoold everyone in how to look effortlessly chic in this dazzling black and orange, floor-length dress.
Even though the dress appeared to be woven with lots of material, it still looked light and airy - and that's because it was cut in a halterneck style.
The back-bearing style looked elegant from the front, letting her athletic, toned arms take centre stage. The colour combination complemented her wonderful tan, too.
© UK Press via Getty ImagesPippa's little white dress
Since Pippa isn't an official member of the royal family, she never has to worry about the strict royal style rules that her sister has to adhere to. This means the brunette beauty can take more risks with her wardrobe.
© FilmMagicA case in point was back in 2011. The wife of James Matthews was snapped looking fresh and ethereal in a white, above-the-knee dress as she grabbed a coffee from Pret.
The pretty frock looked as if it was made from cotton and boasted flattering cap sleeves and a sweetheart-style neckline.
Pippa wore her hair loose and relaxed, with large sunglasses and a gentle pop of colour in the form of a red handbag.
© GettyPippa's bridesmaid dress
Pippa exploded onto royal radars at her sister's wedding to Prince William in 2011. Her Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen dress had the world transfixed and remains one of the most searched bridesmaid dresses of all time.
The figure-skimming, cowl-neck white bridesmaid dress was perfection on her - and Pippa later joked that the gown fitted "a little too well", following lots of attention over her figure.
© GettyPippa told the US programme Today that she had no idea the figure-hugging frock would bring such focus to her. "It was completely unexpected," she told host Matt Lauer. "The plan was not for it to be a significant dress and to just blend in with the train."
"As I have found out, recognition has its upside, its downside and – you may say – its backside," Pippa also joked at a dinner held by the Women in Advertising and Communications London group.
Revealing that she was so nervous before the big day that she didn't sleep for two days, she said of her bridesmaid dress that she was just "glad it fitted" at the time, but added, "In retrospect, it fitted a little too well!"
