The outline created by a gown’s flowing cape panels — the defining shape of Kate Middleton’s Elie Saab at the Oman banquet, and the direct cause of its adventure under a chair. The cape silhouette is her state-evening signature: regal movement without a separate wrap, trading a little practical risk for a great deal of visual command.
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Mentioned in: Kate Middleton Didn’t Flinch When Her Gown Got Trapped — a Masterclass in Royal Composure