Kate Garraway is a fashion icon in her own right
Oliver Astley Content editor and Zoe Cripps
21:44, 20 Aug 2025
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Daytime television presenters such as Kate Garraway, Ranvir Singh and Lisa Snowdon have been acing the “smart casual” look while keeping it stylish and trendy, leading fans to discover numerous affordable fashion items.
This week, GMB host Kate introduced us to a dress that bears a striking resemblance to something Kate Middleton might wear – all for a reasonable £45. The Finery London Nieve Crepe Midi Tea Dress features a midi silhouette reminiscent of Princess Kate, complete with V-neck detailing, charming buttons and cap sleeves.
Polka dots are a timeless pattern, but this Finery Nieve Crepe Midi Tea Dress gives them a fresh twist. The design exudes an effortless elegance with its cinched waist, gathered bust and flattering V-neckline that you can take a closer look at here.
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The crepe material drapes just enough to contour the body, giving it a laid-back vibe that’s suitable for both a day at the office followed by dinner, or a relaxed weekend.
The vibrant red print aligns with autumn’s cherry colour trend, while the tea-dress silhouette ensures it remains versatile and wearable. Its midi length makes it equally compatible with knee-high boots and a blazer, or strappy sandals, reports the Mirror.
We admire how Kate (Garraway) has styled it with matching low red heels for a unified look. As we transition into autumn, some glossy red boots would maintain the same colour block effect whilst keeping your feet cosy.
Polka dots have become a staple in Kate Middleton’s wardrobe, and there’s a reason behind her fondness for the playful pattern. Royal commentators often ponder why she frequently dons dotty outfits for official duties, with the general view being that it’s part of her strategy to seem more accessible.
Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, wearing polka dots at Wimbledon 2022(Image: Karwai Tang, WireImagevia Getty Images)
“Polka dots are a youthful, approachable and playful design. They can make an elegant and sophisticated style more relatable and are quite easy for high-street designers to produce,” fashion guru Susie Nelson explained to The Express.
“Princess Diana and the late Queen Elizabeth II were fans of polka dots, and they are also worn by Princess Beatrice.”
Aside from Kate’s GMB dress, the high street is brimming with Kate-inspired items at present. Monsoon is currently offering a chic and adaptable midi dress in Kate’s preferred blue and white polka dot pattern at a reduced price due to their end-of-season sale.
Dubbed as the ideal frock for any noteworthy event, the Sicily Fit and Flare dress has been hailed by Grazia as the most sought-after style online. It boasts a snug, sleeveless top that highlights the figure, while the fit-and-flare skirt ensures a classic shape that suits all body types.