The Princess of Wales was frequently seen in white stilettos last summer, a versatile choice that she wore to various events, from Wimbledon’s Centre Court to her Caribbean visits. However, these adaptable court shoes are not the only secret weapon in Kate’s wardrobe.She seems equally fond of the feminine Mary Jane heels, a style she sported on June 19 when she joined Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, at the Order of the Garter Service at Windsor Castle. The Princess paired her delicate white shoes, designed by London-based Jennifer Chamandi, with a modest polka dot dress by Alessandra Rich and a matching hat by Irish milliner Philip Treacy.In May, Kate paired the Mary Janes, characterized by their mid-height heel, petite strap, and black cap-toe detail, with a ’40s-style green dress by Suzannah London during her visit to the Anna Freud Centre in London for Mental Health Week. She has also worn Rich’s Fab pumps to a tennis match and a memorial service for the Grenfell Tower fire victims.Kate has long been a fan of Alessandra Rich’s vintage-inspired tea dresses and fun polka dots, wearing the designer’s prints for numerous public appearances. It appears that her retro shoes, including those by Jennifer Chamandi, have also secured a permanent place in the princess’s wardrobe preferences.
The Mary Jane shoe style was undoubtedly the star of the previous year, with celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Zoë Kravitz, and Michelle Williams frequently seen donning the trend. The fashion-forward crowd often pairs their flat versions with jeans or dresses and ankle socks, a styling approach that we might not see the princess trying anytime soon. However, the princess, who has been subtly updating her wardrobe in anticipation of becoming queen, has cleverly found a way to incorporate this trend that suits the Windsor Castle environment.
