Taylor Swift vs. Michelle Dockery: Who was best dressed at the Winter Whites gala at Kensington Palace?
Last night, Prince William played the role of host to guests attending the Winter Whites Gala at Kensington Palace (aka his home!) in London. The event was in support of Centrepoint, a charity that gives homeless young people shelter, to which the future monarch has been a devoted patron. Among the VIP guests in attendance were Taylor Swift and Michelle Dockery whose head-turning style choices stood out in the crowd of do-gooders.
If you’ve ever wondered what one wears when they are meeting royalty, look to Taylor Swift who impressed in a dreamy floor-grazing white Reem Acra gown from the designer’s Spring 2014 Collection. She let the silver embellished bodice do all the shining by keeping her accessories modest. A classic retro curled updo and a signature red pout made up her beauty look for the night.
Opting to steer away from the gala’s white dress code, Michelle Dockery went for a black Stella McCartney floor length dress accessorized with a pair of De Beers diamond studs. The Downton Abbey star’s sleek look revealed a little skin through the backless cut with a racer-back halter neckline. The fuschia lip, classy bob and rosy cheeks perfectly complimented her sophisticated look.
Though the evening was all about charity, it seemed to be upstaged by a rendition of Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer” when the singer was joined on stage by Taylor Swift and the Prince himself. Awkward and amazing all at the same time.
So, who wore it best at last night’s Winter Whites Gala?
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Taylor Swift Winter Whites Gala
Taylor Swift in a Spring 2014 Reem Acra gown.