^ I disagree. It would still have the frills and ruffles and the daft bow belt
Kate gives lacy gown a second outing to celebrate St Andrews University's 600th birthday
I like the boots that she's wearing in #769, they look chic. And Ashcottmanor, I think she might have brought her puppy with her because it was an event with children. And children often love dogs, so maybe she thought it would be a fun thing for them? At least, that seems like the logical reason to me...