Fashion expert reveals why Kate's 'respectful' literal dressing triumphs each Christmas - and a look back at her festive outfits
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The Princess of Wales often reflects the cause she is supporting through her fashion choices, a trend known as literal dressing. Whether it's the event she's attending or the country she's visiting, Kate regularly incorporates subtle thematic elements into her outfits, embracing the occasion wholeheartedly.
![[Monochromatic white is a winter classic, as the Princess of Wales demonstrated at the 2023 Together At Christmas carol service]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/11/19/14/92242281-14101137-image-a-40_1732027350882.jpg)
The festive season is no different, and she frequently chooses shades of red, green or white for key events, staying true to the Christmas spirit. Celebrity stylist Martine Alexander believes the Princess' decision to follow a set fashion formula deserves praise.
![[Kate looked stunning in one of the season's signature shades - green - during the Wales family's Christmas Day debut in 2022]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/11/19/16/92247345-14101137-image-a-46_1732034353541.jpg)
She told MailOnline: 'Kate takes on a very traditional British style with a contemporary twist. 'She dresses very respectfully for this time of year. And the fact that she has a colour palette and always sticks to it is quite commendable.'. Kate's distinctive white outfit, chosen for the 2023 Together at Christmas carol concert, particularly impressed Martine.
![[For a commercial promoting her second annual Christmas concert, Kate dazzled in a glittering red gown by Needle & Thread]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/11/19/15/92242865-14101137-image-a-44_1732028411091.jpg)
She said: 'I love the fact that she took on winter white. Not many people would think to do that. It was very refreshing.'. Here, we take a closer look at this and other examples of Kate's literal dressing at Christmas. Bowtastic. At this year’s Together at Christmas carol service, Kate embraced a festive and familiar ensemble with a fresh twist.
![[Kate radiated elegance in a white Self-Portrait jacket, adorned with pearls and sequins, during a television advert promoting her third annual carol service]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/11/19/17/92248907-14101137-image-m-48_1732035947238.jpg)
The standout piece was a £20 black velvet bow from Jigsaw, showcasing her flair for literal dressing. She paired the bow with her previously worn red Alexander McQueen coat, Emilia Wickstead pleated tartan skirt and Ralph Lauren suede knee-high boots, blending elegance with sustainability.
![[Kate's deluxe cashmere cardigan by Miu Miu features a diamond pattern and rose motifs, complemented by a removable cotton collar]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/11/19/14/92242637-14101137-image-m-43_1732028055343.jpg)
