Lady Victoria Starmer steals the limelight on election day wearing a classy cotton-poplin shirt dress inspired by Kate Middleton’s love for the classic staple. Here’s where you can buy it…
With General Election Day in full swing, Keir Starmer and his wife Lady Victoria arrived to cast their votes at a polling station on July 4, 2024, in London and we couldn’t help but notice how classy she looked in her politically correct red dress. Showing support for her husband in the party’s campaign colour it was a fitting choice for a sunny July afternoon, and her sophisticated choice of outfit just won our style vote.
The 61-year-old is known for her love of classically chic styles that are timeless rather than trend-led. Could it be that she’s taken style inspiration from our favourite style icon Kate Middleton with this particular design? Kate is well known for her love of shirt dresses and they play an important role in her wardrobe, especially when carrying out her official royal duties. A timeless staple, it’s easy to see why Lady Vic, has chosen such a striking piece on a day that will go down in history.
The £445 cotton-blend poplin dress by JONATHAN SIMKHAI is currently available to buy online at Net-a-Porter in a deeper crimson shade. Victoria appears to be wearing a brighter red shade. You can snap up the Cleo pin-tucked cotton-blend poplin mini dress, which is shorter in style, in the summer sale for £189.
Founded in 2010 the American-based designer SIMKHAI is said to “take inspiration from architects and sculptors alike, blending progressive construction techniques with intimate hand-detailing to create truly special garments.”
The item description on the luxury retailer’s website reads: “SIMKHAI updates the classic shirt dress with a darted, nipped-in waist that creates pleats through the full skirt. This ‘Jazz’ style is made from crimson cotton-blend poplin and has voluminous short sleeves and a smart collar. Wear it with strappy sandals or sneakers.”
Taking a more laid-back approach, Lady Victoria Starmer chose to keep her look casual ditching the sky-high stilettos for a comfy pair of trainers. The striped sneakers appear to be from another American designer, Tommy Hilfiger which are currently reduced in the sale to £65.
If you haven’t got. a few hundred to spare, we’ve found some affordable alternatives for you. Head to Karen Millen where you can pick up this uncanny lookalike, the cotton panel detail woven midi shirt dress now is on sale for £111.20 –it’s also available in white. Otherwise, you can also achieve Lady Victoria’s Election Day look with this red shirt dress from Crew Clothing, £89 here.
