Princess Kate has occasionally surprised fans with her daring fashion choices, including backless silhouettes. These dresses provide a touch of glamour without being too revealing, and they have been popular since the 1930s.
In 2012, Princess Kate embraced this trend by wearing a turquoise lace Jenny Packham gown. The Aspen style dress, originally priced at £2,875, was made from silk and Chantilly lace. It featured a beautiful sheer lace back with buttons and sparkling crystals, along with matching lace cap sleeves, a lace bodice, and a pleated silk floor-length skirt. The waist was adorned with more crystals.
This design was originally from Jenny Packham’s Spring/Summer 2012 Bridal collection, but Kate had it customized in teal. She chose to remove the short train for her appearance.
Kate wore the gown again in 2018 for the Tusk Trust Conservation Awards.
Another instance of Princess Kate wearing a backless dress was at the James Bond Spectre premiere in 2015. She opted for a Jenny Packham Bespoke Diaphanous Evening Gown, which had a dazzling diamante waistband, buttons on the sheer sleeves, and an exquisite open-back design.
This gown was based on a similar design from Jenny Packham’s Spring 2011 collection. Its description mentioned a halter top base with a filmy chiffon overlay, cross-over bodice, and slashed back.