Stylist claims to spot ‘controversial’ royal look - but Meghan and Kate both love it (Image: Getty)
A great deal of thought goes into the attire of the Royal Family, particularly the women’s.
With access to the very best fabrics, designers and fashion houses, the royals are a stylish bunch and rarely miss when it comes to what’s fashionable yet appropriate.
However, the Royal Family are only human and there have been occasions where the individuals within it have made the odd fashion faux pas.
Personal stylist Melissa Lund spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about the family’s “controversial” fashion moments.
She stated: “Members of the Royal Family haven’t always got it right over the years.
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'Princess Diana’s off the shoulder gowns were seen as a bit racy' (Image: Getty)
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“Sometimes this comes down to an unusual or daring choice and sometimes it’s because the outfit chosen didn’t suit the wearer.”
Melissa suggested that just like Princess Anne’s trouser suit from the 70s, some of Princess Diana’s dresses were ahead of their time.
She claimed: “Princess Diana’s off the shoulder gowns were also seen as a bit racy – there’s a long one which is known as the Travolta dress because she’s dancing with John Travolta while she’s wearing it.”
‘Most iconic royal outfit' captured important ‘message’ - but it wasn’t Kate who wore it
A fashion expert spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about what he considers to be the "most iconic royal outfit of all time".
A fashion expert spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about what he considers to be the "most iconic royal outfit of all time".
“Sometimes this comes down to an unusual or daring choice and sometimes it’s because the outfit chosen didn’t suit the wearer.”
Melissa suggested that just like Princess Anne’s trouser suit from the 70s, some of Princess Diana’s dresses were ahead of their time.
She claimed: “Princess Diana’s off the shoulder gowns were also seen as a bit racy – there’s a long one which is known as the Travolta dress because she’s dancing with John Travolta while she’s wearing it.”
“Sometimes this comes down to an unusual or daring choice and sometimes it’s because the outfit chosen didn’t suit the wearer.”
Melissa suggested that just like Princess Anne’s trouser suit from the 70s, some of Princess Diana’s dresses were ahead of their time.
She claimed: “Princess Diana’s off the shoulder gowns were also seen as a bit racy – there’s a long one which is known as the Travolta dress because she’s dancing with John Travolta while she’s wearing it.”
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Diana's midnight blue dress was by Victor Edelstein (Image: Getty)
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The midnight blue floor-length gown, designed by Victor Edelstein, was inspired by Edwardian fashion.
She first wore it at the White House in 1985, but donned it again in 1987 in Germany and 1988 for the premiere of Wall Street.
Legend John Travolta even remembers the iconic dress, once telling Yahoo Entertainment that it was “so specific” he could probably sketch it in his mind.
Interestingly, both Kate, Princess of Wales and Meghan Markle have both worn off-the-shoulder gowns, which suggests it was the time rather than the style that made it controversial.
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Kate wore an off-the-shoulder two-tone Roland Mouret dress (Image: Getty)
Meghan Markle wore a stunning custom off-the-shoulder white Louis Vuitton gown (Image: Getty)
On May 19, 2022, Kate mesmerised at the Top Gun: Maverick Royal Film Performance at Leicester Square wearing an off-the-shoulder two tone gown.
The white and black gown was a Roland Mouret creation, one of the Princess’ favourites.
On December 6, 2022, Meghan Markle wore a stunning custom off-the-shoulder white Louis Vuitton gown for the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala.
Melissa Lund is a personal stylist, personal shopper and image coach. She also spoke to Express.co.uk about which Kate Middleton outfit received "tremendous criticism" - even though it wasn't her fault.
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