Commona My House: Fancy Pants: Duchess of Cambridge "India Tour " Style

Wow. Overall, I loved what Kate and her stylists chose for her India tour. I think she was trying to honor the Indian aesthetic while walking the fine line of Royal expectations.

I've taken a few of her inspiring looks from the Cambridge's tour and found some toned down alternatives for you and me, that still capture the exotic feel that she was going for with her wardrobe on this trip! (Because, you don't HAVE to be a Princess or be headed to India to jump on this style bandwagon)!

Spearmint Lace

1. Jenny Packham Bespoke for the Princess

2. Arbor Lace Sheath Dress

Blue Medallion Sheath

1. Naeem Khan Bespoke for the Princess

2. Starflower Scalloped Dress

Chiffon Poppies

1. Beulah Poppy Dress Bespoke for the Princess

2. Epanoui Chiffon Skirted Gown

My favorite dress of hers is this casual T-length cotton dress that she wore for a cricket match.

Mumbai-born designer Anita Dongre who employs artisans to work using traditional skills to create her dresses, was favoured by the duchess who wore one of her designs to a cricket match.:

For a more relaxed look while playing cricket in one Mumbai's poorest areas, the Duchess wore a laidback summer “Gulrukh” dress by Mumbai-born designer Anita Dongre that retails for $236 (£167) on her website.:

Anita Dongre Multi-Colored Gulrukh Tunic Dress

It can be yours from the designer's website for $236

Ok, overall I loved her spin on more ethnic patterns and wearing LOTS of color.HOWEVER, if I was her stylist I wouldn't have been so THEMEY, and would have suggested a few of these more classic, more polished and sophisticated options instead of some of the other wardrobe choices they made.

(Or if I was a stylist, this is what I would have worn if I was along on this trip!)

Can someone in Anmer Hall give me a call and a credit card and I'll get to work on the Princess' wardrobe, k?

My "MORE POLISHED, PRINCESS" suggestions:

Bold Royal Blue floral and Medallion below the knee dress. Kate could have even worn her fav nude pumps.

Catrea Dress

I would have selected this black and white column dress number from Badgley Mischka:

I would have had her wear knock out amethyst and diamond earrings and bracelets,

and told the stylist to make a wrap/shawl made from this fabric or the skirt of this dress:

Yes, those are lavender Rhinos on this dress. (Rhino and Elephant Conservation were key elements of the purpose of this Royal tour). I'd have done it. Why not? A shawl made from this fabric would have been an incredible touch, worn with the black and white drop dead gorgous dress above.

Rhina Maxi Dress

I would have paired this silk stunner with Diamond Chandelier Earrings borrowed from Granny, delicate gold and diamond bracelets, and a Gold Sequined Pashmina Scarf wrapped in front with ends hanging down the back.