with the heatwave showing no signs of cooling down, there's never been a better time to embrace vibrant colours and bold floral prints. And one of the Princess of Wales' standout warm-weather looks still lives rent free in my mind - the striking Tory Burch midi dress she wore during the royal tour of the Caribbean in 2022.
Princess Kate looked effortlessly elegant in the floral design, which featured a fresh palette of white, azure blue and red, while visiting Belize.
Although the original dress has long since sold out, I spotted an amazing lookalike at Boden that has the same timeless yet vacation-ready feel.
- The Princess of Wales wore a printed Tory Burch midi dress in Belize during a royal tour in 2022
- The designer style is no longer available, but British high street brand Boden has a similar dress.
- The Boden Draw Waist Cotton Dress has a similar feel for £149 / $199.
© Samir Hussein/WireImageThe Boden Draw Waist Cotton Dress has a very similar print with a more muted palette. It also has the same fit-and-flare shape and comes with short sleeves, although Boden's have a (arguably more flattering) flutter style.
Available in a UK 4 - 22 and both regular and petite lengths, it's designed to fall just above your ankle, but you could wear it shorter if you prefer.
The dress comes in an alternative shade, pink, with a similar wildflower print.
© WireImageKate wore hers with wedge espadrilles, which I think is perfect for this style, and they're suitable for so many occasions from weddings to summer parties. I'd also dress it down with a pair of white trainers or add barely-there heeled sandals for more formal events. If you're on holiday, add a rattan or shell-embellished bag.
The royal completed the look with Sézane's (now sold out) Charlie earrings, and if you want to go equally bold with your accessories, head to Amazon where you'll find these Beaded Hoops, £11.99 / £7.99 in cobalt blue.
At Monsoon, the Mona Dress is giving the same vibes; floral print, cobalt blue florals and sweet, puff sleeves. Like Kate's, this has a flattering square neckline and a shirred bust.
While New Look's shirred bust dress has a more orange, aqua palette but is equally as summery.
