Britain's Kate Middleton has flaunted a sheer navy blue dress from India-born British designer Saloni Lodha's creations at a reception here for expatriates from India and Bhutan, days ahead of her visit to the two countries.


The Duchess of Cambridge joined husband Prince William to host a pre-tour reception for representatives of the Indian and Bhutanese expatriates at their home in Kensington Palace yesterday.


The royal couple will be setting off on their six-day India and Bhutan tour from Sunday. The high-collar, floor-length dress is called the Mary Illusion Dot Dress from Lodha's Pre-Fall 2016 collection. It featured polka dots all over, a high ruffled neck and long sleeves. It was also cinched in at the waist with a band-like belt. The dress gave an illusion of a plunging neckline and had a v-shaped cut-out detailing at the back. The dress gave a very Victorian vibe to the Duchess's style. The 34-year-old completed her outfit with diamond and sapphire earrings and navy high-heels.