M&S is selling the perfect spring dress for fans of Kate Middleton's style

The Duchess of Cambridge is a fan of wearing clothes with these four elements

Duchess of Cambridge in a blue dress
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M&S is a brand that Kate Middleton has shown she's a fan of - remember when she stepped out in their bargain rainbow trainers which ended up being so popular they sold out before returning for 2021 with three fresh looks?

Well, now fans of the Duchess' low-cost high street styling can take advantage of this super cute spring dress that has just launched at Marks & Spencer.


Pure Cotton Broderie Midi Shirt Dress:
£49.50 at Marks and Spencer UK

Pure Cotton Broderie Midi Shirt Dress: £49.50 at marksandspencer.com

Cut to a chic midi length (120cm from neck to hem) in a regular fit, this dress features a smart collar and button fastenings. 

Pure cotton fabric provides breathable wear and it's available in colours blue or black.

It's time to put away your best jeans and get your legs prepped because this spring you're going to turn heads.

Not only does the dress come in a pretty pastel blue colour or classic black but it features four of Kate's favourite styling elements; it's a shirt dress, it's pastel blue, it has broderie detailing, and has a tie waist. Everyone loves an M&S spring shirt dress – even the Duchess and even though this hasn't been designed for Kate, it's expected to be a real winner with the mum-of-three.

The M&S spring shirt dress has feminine detailing which comes in the form of a tie front, puffy shoulders, and a pretty broderie effect and is part of the M&S Collection: which delivers easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that combine classic and contemporary styles for shoppers.

Prince William's wife has stepped out in broderie Anglaise dresses before – most notably during the couple's trip to Sydney during their 2014 royal tour when she wore a lemon-coloured frock.

M&S spring shirt dress, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge holds Prince George of Cambridge as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge gives him a toy bilby during a visit to the Bilby Enclosure at Taronga Zoo on April 20, 2014 in Sydney, Australia

(Image credit: Chris Jackson / Staff Getty)

Kate's love of shirt dresses has continued and in recent months she has been spotted wearing a long-sleeved navy blue print shirt dress, a floral red shirt dress, and not forgetting her beautiful pastel blue shirt dress with pink flowers during her visit to Barry Island, South Wales last year.

Whatever colour she chooses there's no denying she looks effortlessly stylish in these staple cuts.

The M&S spring shirt dress is expected to be snapped up when shops re-open on April 12, so what are you waiting for? Pop them in your online basket and beat the crowds.

Selina Maycock

Selina is a Senior Entertainment Writer with more than 15 years of experience in newspapers and magazines. She has covered all things Entertainment for GoodtoKnow, Woman&Home and My Imperfect Life. Before joining Future Publishing, Selina graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2006 with a degree in Journalism. She is fully NCTJ and NCE qualified and has 100wpm shorthand.