The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out for a solo engagement on Wednesday (19 May), as she paid a visit to the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

Kate's appearance coincided with the V&A's reopening post-lockdown as restrictions eased across the country this week.

The duchess looked as elegant as ever for her appearance, making a statement in a long-sleeved red midi dress.

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Kate was wearing the red Pleated houndstooth silk-crepe midi dress by one of her go-to designer brands, Alessandra Rich. The stunning dress boasts button detailing, on-trend puffed sleeves and a statement Peter Pan collar, but has now sold out.

She completed her look with simple black heels by Jennifer Chamandi and a coordinating clutch bag, while her highlighted dark hair was worn down in her signature blow-dry.

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During her visit to the V&A, Kate chatted to its curators and spent time looking around the new exhibitions, including 'Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser'.

The duchess is royal patron to the V&A and has a long-standing interest in art, as she studied Art History at university in St Andrews.

If you'd like to channel Kate's latest look, there are plenty of statement red midi dresses around on the high street now. Here are a few of our favourites to shop now...

Jenna Ruffled Midi Dress
Anthropologie Jenna Ruffled Midi Dress
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Whistles Smocked Yoke Shirt Dress, Red
John Lewis Whistles Smocked Yoke Shirt Dress, Red
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L.K Bennett Sina Silk-Cotton Midi Dress, Bright Red
John Lewis L.K Bennett Sina Silk-Cotton Midi Dress, Bright Red
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M&S Collection V-Neck Short Sleeve Midi Tea Dress
Marks & Spencer M&S Collection V-Neck Short Sleeve Midi Tea Dress
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