Kate Middleton

[niener]

She seems to wear long, A-line coats for most public appearances so it covers whatever little bump there is pretty well. I don't know if she's purposefully trying to downplay it or if it's just still so cold in England that you need a coat everywhere you go... probably a little of both. Once it gets warmer and she gets bigger I imagine we'll be seeing her little preggo belly eeeeeeeeverywhere.

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

I didn't have hyperemesis and I could hide it with clients by wearing black through 28+ weeks. Much longer if I had a coat on. Our neighbor who I saw every day walking our dog didn't know until 30+ weeks and she's much taller than I am. Some people carry small and I bet she'll really pop as time goes on. She's not going to be able to hide it come July.

[Vanquisher]

I did have hyperemesis and still looked like I was carrying a Studebaker.

[SoonerTexan]

I just want to see her maternity wardrobe. I shamelessly copy her style.

[MrsPotts]

I'm due July 3rd, same month as Kate If I wear a hoodie, it still questionable if I look pregnant or just have a gut! lol And she is much taller than I - so I can see how she can hide it. Anyone else follow What Kate Wore blog? Great place to keep up on her style as I'm anxious to see her maternity clothing as well!

[GreyhoundsRUs]

I did have hyperemesis and still looked like I was carrying a Studebaker.

Love you!

[Cinderella]

Congrats MrsPotts! I follow "What Kate Wore" and "Kate Middleton Style" Blogs and both of them also on fb.

ST I would copy her style if I could afford it. I have some of my favorite designers she wears bookmarked and visit them from time to time to look at the clothes and see what I like out of their collections.

However, I'm too intimidated to go into a designer store to purchase something. Sex and the City episodes warmed me up to the idea with shoes but designer clothing I have the idea of what happened to Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman stuck in my head. I'd love to have an Emilia Wickstead coat, and I'm in love with this Temperley London Brooke Dress.

[niener]

I follow WKW. I think she has great style; she's probably the only reason I still own nude hose. I'm with you ST, I can't wait to see her maternity outfits.

[SoonerTexan]

I think it is an awesome time for maternity...jeggings and longer, looser shirts abound! I hope she doesn't cover up so much in her 3rd trimester

[MrsSz]

I think it is an awesome time for maternity...jeggings and longer, looser shirts abound! I hope she doesn't cover up so much in her 3rd trimester

Screw maternity... It's great for my holiday lbs I haven't gotten rid of yet

[SoonerTexan]

Screw maternity... It's great for my holiday lbs I haven't gotten rid of yet

Yeah, that too!

[houseelf]

I definitely like Kate's style. She is an amazing ambassador on behalf of Britain and has made the monarchy relevant again. She definitely lives a privileged life.

With all this being said, I would NEVER trade lives with her. I feel sorry for her, essentially she lives in a gilded cage. Can you imagine always having to be "on" and looking like a fashion plate? How will she ever reconcile her VERY public persona with her authentic self? What about the bad years, acne, and yoga pants that the rest of us occasionally succumb? Has she even formed opinions about things? She won't be able to share them when she discovers something about herself. I do think that the Royals were smart to err on the side of privacy and discretion with her entry int o the role, but even so, everything she does is up for debate. Seriously, whether Kate breastfeeds or spanks will all be talked about ad infinitum. That's one hell of a spotlight. I wish her well, it is a loosing proposition from the get go.

[Pollyanna]

I definitely like Kate's style. She is an amazing ambassador on behalf of Britain and has made the monarchy relevant again. She definitely lives a privileged life.

With all this being said, I would NEVER trade lives with her. I feel sorry for her, essentially she lives in a gilded cage. Can you imagine always having to be "on" and looking like a fashion plate? How will she ever reconcile her VERY public persona with her authentic self? What about the bad years, acne, and yoga pants that the rest of us occasionally succumb? Has she even formed opinions about things? She won't be able to share them when she discovers something about herself. I do think that the Royals were smart to err on the side of privacy and discretion with her entry int o the role, but even so, everything she does is up for debate. Seriously, whether Kate breastfeeds or spanks will all be talked about ad infinitum. That's one hell of a spotlight. I wish her well, it is a loosing proposition from the get go.

Agreed!

[MrsPotts]

Thanks Cinderella!! I agree as well with above - she is "on" almost 24/7 - I can't imagine dealing with that while pregnant - since being pregnant I barely will put on make up and decent clothes anymore! hahaha

[spotty_dog]

Right? When my waistline first changed enough that I needed maternity pants, the newness of it all plus my hormones made me FLIP my SHIT over shopping maternity styles. I thought people in the stores were judging me for having "enough" belly to wear maternity clothes, I broke down crying in the mall...I can't imagine being in the spotlight and having people ACTUALLY JUDGING me for what I wear and how much it shows or hides of a belly that is big enough or small enough for my gestation and whether I am an heiress with a duty to dress in high fashion or a statesperson with a duty to demonstrate practical dressing or just a "common girl wearing Walmart"...holy crap.