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The Princess of Wales doesn’t often wear Bardot necklines but her knitted white dress from 2019 was a versatile show-stopper

Comfort is key when it comes to your winter capsule wardrobe and sometimes it can seem like an almost impossible task to find pieces that make us feel confident and chic as well as being easy to wear. It’s also important to have staples that can work seamlessly for both daytime and evening occasions and ticking all these many style boxes is a knitted or jersey dress. They come in so many silhouettes and materials and are the perfect alternative to your best wool jumpers and jeans when you want to look a little more put-together.

High neck dresses are especially popular in the winter, but in 2019 the Princess of Wales made a case for a bardot neckline when she wore a gorgeous Barbara Casasola dress. We’ve never quite forgotten how stunning this dress was and Kate wore it to the first annual gala dinner in honour of Addiction Awareness Week, paired with glittery heels.

This sweater dress has such a gorgeous texture to it that instantly catches the eye. It falls to a midi length and has a crew neckline which is so wearable, no matter the time of day. The soft off-white tone works well with other neutral hues as well as with pop of bright or jewel colours.

This dress comes in a true winter white shade and is made from a soft wool blend material, with a square neckline, long sleeves and A-line skirt. It’s so elegant and would be perfect styled with metallic accessories like Kate’s, or worn with flat boots and a cardigan during the day.

This dress is a piece that you’ll find yourself reaching for to throw on again and again. The colour is more of a cream which is just as wearable as white with warmer undertones and it has one flattering side split and a relaxed silhouette.

Crafted from a fine knit, ribbed fabric, this is an affordable dress well worth adding to your winter wardrobe. It has a form-fitting shape, with a rounded neck and a side split that isn’t overly daring. Wear with a long coat over the top and your favourite boots.

This knitted dress is comfy and stylish, with its bardot neckline and flared shape. The colour is an oatmeal shade that works with everything from burgundy to chocolate brown and this would look especially lovely with knee high boots.

Whilst Her Royal Highness loves wearing a pop of colour when she attends royal engagements, for formal occasions she often steps out in white gowns – like the gorgeous Alexander McQueen one-shoulder dress she wore to the 2023 BAFTAs. For this important gala dinner in 2019, a white outfit was the perfect choice. It struck the right balance between being beautiful and understated, at such a poignant event which Kate attended as Patron of Action on Addiction – a campaign that aims to reframe existing perceptions of addiction and build awareness of it.