Kate Middleton was today voted most stylish British celebrity following her recent royal tour of Australia and New Zealand.
And
she should thank the Queen, who reportedly counselled Kate on her look
for the three-week trip, advising her to embrace longer hemlines and a
more sophisticated style.
The
Duchess, who garnered 21 per cent of the total vote, beat supermodel
and fashionista Kate Moss, who scored a measly 4 per cent and A-Lister
Emma Watson on 5 per cent.
The Queen reportedly instructed the naturally
stylish Kate to embrace lower hemlines and a more regal look for the
tour of Australia and New Zealand
Kate seems to have inspired British women, with
many now feeling that knee-length skirts are a better and more
sophisticated option
And it looks like the Queen’s style
influence is extending beyond royal circles, with a third of women (33
per cent) admitting they’re now more inclined to invest in longer-length
skirts.
The
majority (9 in 10 women) now agree this look is far classier and would
actually make them feel more confident (65 per cent).
Interestingly
the younger generation is keenest on Kate's sophisticated look, with
18-24 year olds (18 per cent) most eager to replicate Kate’s wardrobe.
Furthermore,
almost three-quarters of men (72 per cent) deem a knee-length skirt a
classier look, preferring their partners to wear longer skirts.
However, two-thirds (64 per cent) of males admit short skirts are more likely to grab their attention.
The Duchess has even manage to beat fashion icon Kate Moss following her string of hit outfits on tour
Over half (57 per cent) of men also admitted to judging whether or not a woman is ‘wife material’ by the clothes she wears.
And
Kate Middleton isn’t the only one to bow to the pressure of
grandparents and in-laws. Over half of women (51 per cent) say they
dress more conservatively when visiting relatives so as not to give a
bad impression (48 per cent) and be seen as classy (67 per cent).
Commenting
on the findings, Nick Chalkley, Head Fashion Buyer at QVC, who
commissioned the study, said: 'When it comes to style it’s clear to see
the Queen’s opinion reigns supreme.
'Under
Her Majesty’s careful guidance, Kate has managed to top the style
stakes with more women preferring a longer-length style.'
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