Following years of speculation, months of anticipation and a frenzied build up of the kind not seen by this generation, the Royal Wedding is upon us. Tomorrow morning Prince William of Wales will wed his long-term girlfriend Catherine Middleton, in a ceremony that will be watched the world over.

The allure of the ceremony and in fact Kate herself can reasonably be attributed to her achievement of the impossible; meeting a handsome Prince, falling in love and getting married…pretty much every little girl’s fantasy. I’ll be glued to the TV screen tomorrow, not so much for the ceremony and pomp but rather for the fashion. THE dress (or dresses as the tabloids would have us believe).

So on the eve of the big day here’s a little recap of Kate’s style choices and what we can expect for tomorrow’s ceremony:

First up on the announcement of their engagement back in November, we saw Kate step out in a blue dress from Sloaney favourite, Issa. I’ve made no secret of my dislike of this dress….shiny stretchy fabric has no place as a royal engagement dress, but for many this signalled the introduction of fashion’s newest icon.

Kate’s next public engagement took her to Norfolk where she posed alongside her future husband in a much more promising ensemble. A monochrome dress by British designer, Alice Temperley, a timeless classic.

Kate appeared again in February at her and William’s home of Anglesey in north Wales. For this occasion Kate demonstrates the chicness of a good coat, she wears a cream and black contrast coat by Katherine Hooker.

A day later we saw Kate make an official visit to St Andrews, the university where there relationship began. On this occasion Kate went for a splash of colour in a red fitted suit by Luisa Spagnoli. Whilst this is another great look, I cannot advocate those boots. Kate’s worn the dowdy elasticated knee-high boots on several occasions.

In early March Kate and William visited Northern Ireland. It was here that Kate, in my opinion, made her best fashion choice so far. A beige Burberry mac is the quintessential British item of clothing; effortlessly chic and timelessly fashionable.

Finally in their last public engagement prior to the big day Kate went for another skirt suit, this time a vintage number by Amanda Wakeley. Whilst I recognise that Kate is a Royal and must look the part, that doesn’t discount the fact that she is still young and ought to be dressing a little more age appropriate. Take that hemline up a few inches and add a pair of Louboutin’s….anything to add abit of edge.

It’s not long now until the designer of THE dress will be revealed. Suggestions thrown into the ring include; Issa, Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, Libelula’s Sophie Cranston and Alice Temperley. If she goes for drama (which I hope she does…this dress is going to be historic after all) then it’s Sarah Burton. If she chooses something more classic, Libelula is a good bet.

My finger’s are crossed for Sarah Burton! Check back tomorrow for my review on THE dress.