If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Shopping Fashion Clothing Dresses & Skirts Kate Middleton’s Wimbledon Outfit Included Two of Her Go-To Styles — Shop Midi Dresses and Top-Handle Bags from $20 She returned to the public eye in classic Kate fashion By Alyssa Grabinski Alyssa Grabinski Alyssa Grabinski is a celebrity shopping writer for PEOPLE. She’s an expert at finding affordable lookalikes for celebrity-worn styles seen on Oprah Winfrey, Katie Holmes, and Kate Middleton. She also rounds up can’t-miss sales, the best weekend deals, and top-notch beauty buys celebrities are currently using. People Editorial Guidelines Published on July 16, 2024 01:30PM EDT Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage Welcome to The Blueprint, where we break down the celebrity looks we want to wear right now and build them back up, piece by piece. The real Wimbledon winner? Kate Middleton. The Princess of Wales, 42, returned to the public eye by attending the gentlemen’s final of the English tennis tournament on July 14 in a quintessential Kate look. She wore a classy midi-length dress — one of her go-to styles — in an eye-popping purple color that had a special meaning. Additionally, she wore some slingback heels, which she matched to another one of her favorite styles, a top-handle purse. The outfit couldn’t have been more proper for the day. The dress’s short sleeves are the second-best breezy option next to spaghetti straps, which would pass neither royal style rules nor Wimbledon dress code. It also looked super lightweight with a nice flounce and bounce to it. (In other words, it let some air in.) Aaron Chown WPA Pool/Getty Images Top-handle bags, which we’ve seen the Princess of Wales carry before, have just the right amount of function and allure. Instead of using a casual crossbody bag, this style lends an elegant air and complements the dress by giving it space. And though compact, it can still hold essentials like a phone and some snacks. Kate Middleton’s Wimbledon Outfit Blueprint Dresses: Lulus Celebration Time Purple Sleeveless Tiered Midi Dress, $63.20 with code JULY2024 (orig. $79); lulus.com Btfbm A-Line Pleated Hem Midi Dress, $45.99 (orig. $51.99); amazon.com Steve Madden Desiree Faux Wrap Midi Dress; $59.99 (orig. $99); nordstrom.com Urban CoCo Flared Midi Dress, $30.86 (orig. $40.96); amazon.com Anthropologie The Mimi Flutter-Sleeve Tipped Midi Dress, $178; anthropologie.com Purses: Scarleton Top-Handle Purse, $19.99 (orig. $39.99); amazon.com Anne Klein Crosshatch Texture Top-Handle Mini Satchel, $29.97 (orig. $85); nordstromrack.com Charles & Keith Violetta Trapeze Top-Handle Bag, $76; charleskeith.com Mango Faux Leather Top Handle Bag, $39.99; nordstrom.com Kate Spade Reegan Top Handle Crossbody, $129; katespadeoutlet.com Gayle King’s Airy Dress Had the Summer-Friendly Detail We’ve Seen Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston Wear Btfbm A-Line Pleated Hem Midi Dress Amazon Orig. $52 $46 at Amazon If you want Kate’s dress, you’ll have to shell out over $1,600 for her Safiyaa pick. For me, though, I’d be perfectly content with this Amazon midi dress, which is on sale today. With the belt on, it would have a similar fit-and-flare silhouette, and without, it’d be another comfortable option to throw on when I don’t feel like wearing tight pants. The dot pattern is similar to the dress she wore to last year’s Wimbledon, but more monochrome. Charles & Keith Violetta Trapeze Top-Handle Bag Charles & Keith $76 at Charleskeith.com This Charles & Keith bag is a solid day-to-night staple that has double the use. It has both a top handle and a crossbody strap, so I can switch up how I carry it depending on the occasion, effectively dressing the look up or down. It’s from a brand that we’ve seen Jennifer Lopez wear, so I know I’m in good fashion company. The beige is both very summer-ready and plays nicely with winter whites. Keep scrolling to shop more midi dresses and top-handle bags inspired by Kate Middleton. Lulus Celebration Time Purple Sleeveless Tiered Midi Dress Lulus Orig. $79 $63 at Lulus Steve Madden Desiree Faux Wrap Midi Dress Nordstrom Orig. $99 $60 at Nordstrom Urban CoCo Flared Midi Dress Amazon Orig. $41 $31 at Amazon Anthropologie The Mimi Flutter-Sleeve Tipped Midi Dress Anthropologie $178 at Anthropologie Anne Klein Crosshatch Texture Top Handle Mini Satchel Nordstrom Rack Orig. $85 $30 at Nordstromrack.com Mango Faux Leather Top Handle Bag Nordstrom $40 at Nordstrom Kate Spade Reegan Top Handle Crossbody Kate Spade Outlet $129 at Katespadeoutlet.com Scarleton Top-Handle Purse Amazon Orig. $40 $20 at Amazon See More from PEOPLE Shopping Christina Hall Recommends These Bed Sheets That Are on Sale Right Now: ‘Get Softer with Every Wash’ Mary Janes, Denim Shirt Dresses, and More Fall Styles Inspired by Taylor Swift, Hilary Duff, and More Celebs The Quietest Robot Vacuum We Tested Is 50% Off at Amazon Right Now