The designer who created the late Princess Diana’s wedding gown has some advice for Kate Middleton on the type of wedding gown she should choose. In an interview with TooFab.com, Elizabeth Emanuel says Middelton should keep it simple when choosing her dress for her nuptials next year.

“I think she’s got a very good figure, so she should probably wear something quite simple, but with a really nice, strong silhouette,” Emanuel told TooFab. “Probably classic but with a bit of an edge to it, since she’s got a good fashion sense. Emanuel says Middleton has the power to inspire countless copycat looks and set a trend for 2011 with her choice. “She is certainly on her way to being a style icon, I imagine she will be,” Emanuel said.