Kate Middleton is nothing if not loyal to her pointed-toe pumps. The Princess of Wales is almost always protecting her feet from the Earth in pricey designer heels—preferring pairs by Gianvito Rossi, Aquazurra, and Jimmy Choo, which can retail upwards of $700 per pair. However, for an outing on Monday, May 22, she swapped her pumps for a reliable pair of espadrilles wedges, which can only mean one thing: summer is here.
Middleton wore the summery beige and brown Castañer wedges (specifically the Carina 80 suede and jute espadrille wedges) for an appearance at the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. She wore the shoes with a two-toned pink long-sleeved shirt dress from ME+EM with dainty buttons and chic pleats. The dress’s hem falls a few inches above the ankles, which gives the wedges a chance to be a star. Middleton wore her chestnut hair down in soft curls and a side part, and she matched her makeup to the dress with pink cheeks and a pink lip.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 22: Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show at Royal Hospital Chelsea on May 22, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)Jeff Spicer/Getty Images
The exact wedges are currently on sale for just $72.
Although Kate Middleton loves her pumps, she also loves a rewear. The Princess has worn the same pair of Castañer wedges several times since 2019.
