Kate Middleton wowed the world this morning when she married Prince William in a Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding gown. The style, which featured an ivory lace bodice with long sleeves and a satin skirt, is sure to set the stage for bridal fashion for years to come. A few designers were ahead of the curve, already are offering styles similar to Kate's. Read on to browse our favorites.
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Legends by Romona Keveza
The designer nailed the dress almost perfectly when she created this romantic A-line gown with a lace illusion neckline and sleeves decorated with delicate Chantilly lace specifically with the future duchess in mind.
Style L249, legendsbyromonakeveza.com
Priscilla of Boston
This silk organza ball gown has embellished lace details on the skirt, much like Kate's. The fully beaded lace jacket with scalloped edges is befitting of a royal.
Andrea gown, priscillaofboston.com
Modern Trousseau
Some think Kate should have opted for a slimmer silhouette like the one in this French-lace-over-silk-duchesse gown. The high neckline and low back are the perfect combination for a modern-day royal.
Kennedy gown, moderntrousseau.com
Monique Lhuillier
The designer designed this gown as a response to those who had asked her what she would create for the bride-to-be. This Chantilly lace long-sleeve gown with a bateau neckline and hand-appliqued skirt was the outcome.
Catherine gown, moniquelhuillier.com
Oscar de la Renta
The Chantilly lace and silk faille floral-embroidered guipure details on this gown were similar to Kate's, yet were put together using a more modern silhouette.
Julia gown, oscardelarenta.com
Legends by Romona Keveza
Kate would have looked equally as beautiful in a romantic silk-satin gown like this one, which is accessorized with a bolero made of Point d'Esprit lace.
Style L246, legendsbyromonakeveza.com
Platinum for Priscilla of Boston
This silk-satin ball gown with a pleated bodice and net-illusion crystal-beaded long sleeves has the same regal element as Kate's.
Loretta gown, priscillaofboston.com
Priscilla of Boston
This A-line gown with hand-appliqued crystal-encrusted Alencon Lace sleeves also features a visually interesting neckline under an illusion fabric.
Style 4615, priscillaofbostonm
David's Bridal
Transform any gown into a royal-worthy style by pairing it with a long-sleeved lace bolero with floral details.
Style LSLACE, davidsbridal.com