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Will it have sleeves? A sweeping train? Antique lace, or bead work? The questions keep coming, but no one has the answers. With just two days to go, the world still knows next to nothing about what Prince William's bride will wear to mark her transition from commoner to princess.
'They've done an amazing job at keeping it secret,' said Darcy Miller, editorial director at Martha Stewart Weddings. 'The secrecy of the designer is making it more of an obsession' for brides and millions of royal fans everywhere, she added.
Barring any leaks in the next 48 hours, the world will not get a good, long look at Middleton's dress until 11am (6pm Singapore time) local time on Friday, when she crosses the threshold at Westminster Abbey.
Meanwhile, it's not hard to make some educated guesses. Kate's wedding look will likely be modest - covered-up and stately, not strapless or cleavage-showing. It will be special enough for a princess, but it won't be too flashy for a 'people's wedding' during austere economic times, or out of sync with Kate's usual pared-down, no-fuss style. It will be set off by her sapphire engagement ring (her 'something blue' perhaps) and likely a tiara from the royal collection ('something borrowed').
And it will be created by a British designer, probably with British materials. The strongest contenders are Sarah Burton, creative director at fashion house Alexander McQueen, which has a reputation for precise tailoring and dramatic runway shows; and Bruce Oldfield, an established couture designer specializing in traditional bridal and eveningwear, and a favorite of the late Princess Diana.
But will Middleton's choice stand the test of time and elevate her to a style icon, like the high-necked, lace-sleeved gown did for Grace Kelly at her 1956 wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco?
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