Duchess Of Cambridge Wears Alexander McQueen Dress To Anna Freud Centre Christmas Party

Duchess Of Cambridge Nails The Festive Red Dress Trend
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The Duchess of Cambridge chose to wear this season's hottest Christmas party trend - the little red dress - to a festive event.

She donned an old favourite for the family school Christmas party at the Anna Freud Centre in Hampstead, North London. The Centre provides specialist help for children and young people with mental health problems.

The scarlet Alexander McQueen dress was custom made for Kate by the label's creative director Sarah Burton, based on a sleeveless design from the pre-fall 2011 collection.

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McQueen is one of Kate's favourite labels - she famously wore Burton's designs on her wedding day and for Princess Charlotte's christening - and she is particularly fond of this pleated dress having previously worn it on a number of high profile occasions:

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The Duchess of Camridge in McQueen at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee River Pageant Flotilla in 2012

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The Duchess of Cambridge walks with Queen Elizabeth at a Reception for the Dramatic Arts, in Buckingham Palace, London, on Monday 17 February 2014

Kate's dress was custom-made, but if you want to channel her festive style, check out the dresses in the gallery below:

13 Best Red Dresses
ASOS Scuba Deep Plunge Midi Bodycon Dress(01 of13)
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£38 from ASOS.com

This may or may not be the dress that Chris de Burgh wrote 'Lady in Red' about.
Missguided Crepe Open Shoulder Dress(02 of13)
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£25 from Missguided.co.uk

This killer dress will have you looking effortlessly chic in an instant.
Zara Dress With Central Gathering(03 of13)
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£39.99 from Zara.com

Kind of like a prom dress, but way more chic.
ASOS Cord Shirt Dress(04 of13)
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£38 from ASOS.com

Channel some serious 60s vibes in this soft corduroy number. Bonus points for adding Twiggy-style makeup.
& Other Stories Boat Neck Mini Dress(05 of13)
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£65 from Stories.com

With a feminine boat neck, draped details and rose-red hue, this dress can easily take you from office to bar.
Nasty Gal Kiss 'n Bell Knit Dress(06 of13)
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£39 from NastyGal.com

Team this bell-sleeved dress with knee-high boots for some guaranteed mistletoe action.
Missguided Crepe Applique Flower Dress(07 of13)
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£25 from Missguided.co.uk

This smokin’ number channels Versace's woodland nymph flower details (plus it's a lot more affordable).
Topshop Lace Midi Dress(08 of13)
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£120 from Topshop.com

Feminine florals get an AW makeover with this stunning scarlet midi dress.
BDG Camp Jumper Dress(09 of13)
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£39 from UrbanOutfitters.com

Super stylish and super comfy, you'll be onto a winner with this simple A-line dress.
Zara Dress With Zips At The Back(10 of13)
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£39.99 from Zara.com

Home of the workwear staple, Zara have nailed it again with this classic design.
Missguided Off The Shoulder Ruffle Skater Dress(11 of13)
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£35 from ASOS.com

Festival season may be over but that doesn't mean you can't still rock boho dresses with ankle boots and tights.
Topshop Lace Bodycon Dress(12 of13)
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£39 from Topshop.com

A perfect match of pretty lace and delicate cut-away shoulders.
Missguided Premium Embellished Mesh Dress(13 of13)
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£80 from Missguided.co.uk

This sequined red mini from Missguided's Premium range will ensure all eyes are on you at the Christmas party.