Fashion Face-Off: Duchess Kate Middleton & NYC's First Lady Chirlane McCray
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- All eyes were on her royal highness Kate Middleton Monday as she met with New York City's first lady Chirlane McCray.
But as CBS2's Scott Rapoport reported, fans of the duchess weren't just watching what she did in Harlem, but also what she wore.
Kate is the future Queen of England, while Chirlane is the current first lady of New York City. Kate lives in a palace with Will, while Chirlane lives in a mansion with Bill. Kate is an international style icon, while Chirlane has never actually been accused of that, Rapoport reported.
"I'm certainly interested in fashion. I'm interested in fashion made in New York," Chirlane said.
So while the two were in Harlem before an international phalanx of photogs, their contrasting styles were on display and ripe for comparison, and the ageless query of fashionistas everywhere.
"For anyone it's difficult to stand next to Kate Middleton. She always looks perfect," said Andrew Nodell, senior reporter for Closer Weekly.
Nodell, well-known royal watcher and fashionista, has scrupulously studied the footage and broke it down for us.
"I think both ladies brought their best to the event," he said.
The expectant Kate elected to keep her coat with military style embelishments on while inside, gently covering her 5-month baby bump.
"She wore something that very much flattered her body," Nodell said.
Chirlane opted for a short, fitted blazer over her dress.
"I thought she did a very good job of choosing colors that complimented her skin tone," Nodell said.
So in the end, who wore it better? How about we just say they both wore it well, Rapoport said.
Chirlane told CBS2 back in February she wants to be an ambassador for the New York fashion industry.
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