Kate Middleton's Flowy Dress Had a Flattering Detail That Reminds Us of Drew Barrymore's Recent Look

Breezy flutter sleeves are a must-have for summer

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Published on June 28, 2022 08:00 PM

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge departs after visiting the Fitzwilliam Museum during an official visit to Cambridgeshire on June 23, 2022 in Cambridge, England. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge are visiting the Fitzwilliam Museum to view a newly unveiled portrait of themselves painted by portrait artist Jamie Coreth. — Kate Middleton. Photo: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty

Leave it to Kate Middleton to look incredibly stylish while playing soccer.

Last week, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had an event-packed couple of days while visiting their namesake region of Cambridgeshire. They viewed their first official joint portrait, did arts and crafts with kids from East Anglia's Children's Hospice, and stopped by Cambridgeshire County Day at Newmarket Racecourse.

For the latter occasion, Kate wore a flowy midi dress from L.K. Bennett with a pair of lace-up espadrille wedges to kick around a soccer ball. Earlier in the day, the duchess was wearing a long baby blue coat, but when she took it off, she revealed the most fun and flattering detail of her dress — and it's actually perfect for summer.

Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smiles as she visits Cambridgeshire County Day at Newmarket Racecourse on June 23, 2022 - Comprising of 120 exhibitors from Cambridgeshire businesses, charity, community and public sectors, The Duke and Duchess visit a number of stalls and meet members of the public. The County Day also celebrates The Platinum Jubilee year of Her Majesty The Queen. — PAUL EDWARDS/POOL/AFP via Getty

The detail we're talking about? Flutter sleeves. The short, loose-fitting sleeve style softly drapes over the shoulders and flares outwards. Not only is it a playful, feminine, and flattering detail, but flutter sleeves are also extremely practical. Their breezy design allows more airflow to the underarms, which is necessary when hot temperatures have you sweating.

A flutter sleeve dress is a great option for anyone attending baby showers, brunch with friends, summer soirées, or an outdoor wedding. Just imagine spinning around on the dance floor in the fun and flouncy number. So it's no wonder why stars are flocking to the style for all occasions.

Drew Barrymore wore a floral dress with flutter sleeves to an NYC event, Nicky Hilton recently wore an elegant maxi with lace sleeves to her baby shower, and Reese Witherspoon shared a photo in a pink gingham dress with an extra short version of flattering sleeves.

Feeling inspired to add one to your closet? Luckily, there are plenty of affordable flutter sleeve dresses available, and many remind us of the one Kate wore, like this one from Amazon that's almost nearly identical. There's also this chiffon cutout maxi dress that's under $100 and this pretty wrap dress with more than 1,700 five-star ratings.

Keep scrolling to shop flutter sleeve dresses inspired by Kate Middleton for all your summer plans.

Get the Look:

Buy It! Zesica Floral Print Flutter Sleeve Flowy Maxi Dress, $37.99 with coupon (orig. $39.99); amazon.com

Buy It! Graceasy V-Neck Short Sleeve Flowy Wrap Dress, $34.19 with coupon (orig. $35.99); amazon.com

Buy It! Chelsea28 Cross Front Chiffon Maxi Dress, $99; nordstrom.com

Buy It! Zesica Bohemian Floral V-Neck Ruffle Midi Dress, $38.99 with coupon (orig. $41.99); amazon.com

Buy It! Prettygarden Ruffle A-Line Bohemian Maxi Dress, $40.99; amazon.com

Buy It! R.Vivimos Flowy Midi Dress, $31.99; amazon.com

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