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Fans React To Kate Middleton's 'Cheap And Dated' Suit She Wore In Italy: 'Crime Of Fashion'

May 16, 2026 by Maria Pierides
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Kate Middleton‘s style prowess is almost always praised, and she seldom gets it wrong in the eyes of her fans. But every now and again, she appears to divide the internet her outfits; and that rare moment happened once again during the first day of her Italy trip.

The Princess of Wales, 44, stepped out in a tailored gray-blue power suit while attending engagements in Reggio Emilia, Italy for early childhood work. And although many royal fans praised the polished look, others were far less impressed

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Kate Middleton Edeline Lee suit Italy

Kate Middleton Wears An Edeline Lee Suit With A White Bodysuit In Italy

On the first day of engagements in Italy, the Princess of Wales went for an effortlessly chic Edeline Lee suit consisting of gray – or cornflower, to use the correct term – 'Averill' trousers, teamed with the matching single-breasted 'Lola' jacket.

The mom-of-three paired the suit with a white Holland Cooper bodysuit, which was an interesting change from a traditional blouse or T-shirt, both of which she often wears with suits depending on the level of formality.

The brunette beauty accessorized with an Asprey London mini bag in a similar blue shade, along with her trusty Ralph Lauren brown heels, which she has worn on countless occasions for a neutral pop of color. She clearly didn't pay attention to some of the negative comments she received the last time she paired blue with brown!

Kate Middleton Edeline Lee suit Italy

Reddit Comments

While her look went down well with a lot of her fans, some people weren't too happy with it, calling it old-fashioned, dated, and more.

"She came to Italy wearing a crime of fashion! This is just beyond sad!" exclaimed one disapproving Reddit user. "Temu suit," thought a second, as a third slammed: "Her suits always look so cheap and dated."

"There is no excuse for that terrible suit," criticized a fourth, as a fifth asked: "Is she digging through her grandma's 70s suits and adding 80s shoulder pads?" "My grandmother had the same suit back in the 1970s," quipped a sixth, as a seventh said: "It's screaming 'Age 70+.'"

"Another day, another awful identikit suit," concurred an eighth, as a ninth observed: "Really bad fit and tacky." "The bodysuit is an interesting choice. They seem so uncomfortable. Are there snaps at the crotch so she can go to the bathroom? Looks like a onesie for a baby!" exclaimed a tenth, as an eleventh agreed: "They're so 80's too. She never evolves."

Not everyone felt the same way though, with one fan saying: "I think she looks fabulous. I love that suit on her." "Love the color of her suit!" exclaimed a second on the same post.

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Maria has spent the last decade writing about entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle for online and print publications all around the globe – including InStyle, OK!, and The Mirror. At SheFinds, Maria covers breaking celebrity news, red carpet looks, celebrity transformations, A-list couples, and has a watchful eye on celebrity social media accounts. You can reach her at contactmariapierides@gmail.com