The Pippa Middleton Look
By Carly Phillips
Pippa Middleton's sensational appearance as maid of honour at her sister Kate's wedding to Prince William captured the attention of both the public and press and made her an overnight star with legions of devoted fans. Pippa Middleton’s fashion styles are a combination of simplicity, elegance and individuality and have inspired women all over the world to emulate her impeccable dress sense. Even before her wedding day, older sister Kate had gained a reputation as a modern British fashion icon. Engaged to the country's most eligible man and the subject of much media scrutiny, her understated elegance and classic style, which showed her slender physique off to perfection, gained the admiration of even the most outspoken fashion critics.
In the weeks leading up to the event, speculation about her wedding gown was rife, with every detail, including the identity of the designer, kept secret. Expectations were high, and she didn't disappoint, wowing the crowds, her new husband and millions of viewers with an exquisite satin and lace dress, designed by Sarah Burton, creative director for the Alexander McQueen fashion label.
Less expected, however, was the impact made by the younger Middleton sister, who emerged from the wedding car in a stunning figure-hugging cream gown, which was both demure and sexy and perfectly suited to the occasion. Although already well known in the London social scene, her appearance at the wedding catapulted her into the role of international celebrity, and won her many ardent admirers, mostly male. With her image beamed into living rooms and splattered across the front pages of newspapers, she instantly became one of the most desired and envied women in the world, joining her sister as one of the leading figures in fashion.
With her close connection to royalty, she has been in the public eye for some time and has been photographed at numerous social events. She has her own unique sense of style, and favours tailored outfits which compliment her slim figure and beautiful olive skin tone. For casual occasions she likes to wear chic slim fitting pants and tops in clean colours with ballet flats in warmer weather and knee high boots in the winter. Well chosen accessories such as chunky belts and Fashion Jewellery complete the look and add a touch of individuality to the outfit. Her evening wear consists of slinky but stylish dresses, often with plunging necklines or high hemlines. While the cut is still classic and slim fitting, she likes to add a touch of flamboyance with vibrant colours, interesting prints or extra design features such as frills on the skirt. Her jewellery on these occasions tends to be modest and tasteful.
Fashion Accessories play an important part in Pippa's wardrobe, and she knows how to make the most of any outfit by adding the right Tote Handbag, hat, shoes and jewellery. While these pieces never overpower her clothes, they do help make her stand out and give her a look that is all her own. Pippa's style is easy to follow and does not cost a fortune. All you need is a few simple pieces which are well-tailored and classic along with plenty of suitable fashion accessories. Look through her photos for inspiration and equip yourself with the basic wardrobe essentials for a look which is timeless, elegant and classy.
