During the lead up to her Diamond Jubilee, our 86 year old monarch's dress sense has been the topic of many a fashion article. She apparently knows what suits her, has a distinctive style and always dresses appropriately.

When I have been faced with the possibly awkward situation of wearing the same get up as someone else, it can normally be brushed off with a simple "Clearly we both have good taste!" comment and made into a bonding experience as opposed to a polarising effect, with both fearing you will feature on "B*tch Stole My Look" on Joan River's Fashion Police.

When Tulisa appeared on stage on Britain's Got Talent in the dress of questionable taste and shoes of doubtful suitability, many of us guffawed but there was also an element of recognition. I know I've got it very wrong before and it is likely to happen again.

The weather may be causing havoc to a few unfortunate flood plainers, but spare a thought for my fellow fashion fretters. One of them, namely Kate Middleton, not usually a fretter, found herself at the mercy of the shoulder season.