Duchess Kate Middleton is a royal who's known for her elegant and sophisticated sense of style. Here, we take a look back at some of Kate's best looks ever.
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00:00Kate Middleton's outfit choices often cause fashion brands to instantly sell out of the
00:05items she wears. But what's her best fashion moment? From sleek royal wedding looks to
00:10chic school-run ensembles, keep watching to find out.
00:15When royal wedding bells rang on April 29th, 2011, everyone waited with bated breath to
00:20see what the bride would wear. When Kate Middleton stepped out in a stunning Sarah Burton for
00:25Alexander McQueen wedding gown, it drew instant comparisons to Grace Kelly's lace wedding
00:30dress with its high lace neck, long sleeves, and full skirt.
00:34Clarence House released a statement sharing Middleton's desire to combine elements of
00:39royal tradition with modern style in her wedding day look, and she managed to do this beautifully.
00:45Speaking of tradition, for her something old, the bride wore the Cartier Halo Tiara, previously
00:50owned by the Queen Mother. What many people don't know is that the lace pattern on Kate's
00:55wedding dress includes patriotic designs close to her heart. The lace was made by the
01:00Royal School of Needlework and features, per Royal Central,
01:03"...the national flowers of all four nations in the United Kingdom, the English Rose, the
01:08Scottish Thistle, the Irish Shamrock, and the Welsh Daffodil."
01:13Ever since the announcement of her engagement to Prince William in 2010, Kate Middleton
01:18has been a fashion icon, and her classic blue wrap dress started it all. When stepping out
01:23in front of the press for the first time as an engaged couple, Kate chose a simple
01:27but striking blue wrap dress by Issa London, which reportedly sold out in an astounding
01:33five minutes. Women around the world wanted the Issa dress, but plenty of others copied
01:38the look with lower-priced options being made available. However, all of this attention
01:42actually came at a cost.
01:45Sadly, Kate's popularity helped, in part, to drive Issa out of business. The brand was
01:50unable to keep up with the skyrocketing demand, and wasn't able to finance the production
01:55of the Issa dress at the rate people were ordering it. The label, unfortunately, closed
01:59its doors in 2015, but the blue wrap dress lives on as a classic Kate Middleton look.
02:05One of Kate Middleton's strongest looks is the knockout gold gown she wore to the September
02:102021 premiere of the James Bond movie No Time to Die. Wearing a sequin and bead-encrusted
02:16Jenny Packham dress with a cape detail, Kate sent jaws dropping on the red carpet at London's
02:21Royal Albert Hall. As usual, the Kate effect went into full force after the event.
02:27Shoppers were so eager to copy Kate's look that retailer Pretty Little Thing reportedly
02:31saw a 550 percent increase in searches for gold sequin dresses. The good news, if you
02:38have $5,488 to spare, is that you can buy Kate's outfit for yourself, as Jenny Packham's
02:45007 collection features a slightly different version of the Duchess of Cambridge's stunning
02:50gown.
02:51Kate Middleton manages to be a fashion icon even when she wears jeans and sneakers, as
02:56she proved on a June 2021 visit to the Natural History Museum in London. Sporting a $2,550
03:04salmon-colored Chloe blazer and white Ralph Lauren top, Kate learned more about the museum's
03:09urban nature project on her day out in London. She sat on the ground and walked through a
03:13wooded garden with local schoolchildren taking part in the project, so it was natural she
03:18wanted to choose something comfortable for the trip. Her outfit included a pair of high-waisted
03:23cropped jeans and a pair of sneakers. For her relaxed look, Kate chose simple accessories,
03:29pairing a gold Daniela Draper necklace with small gold hoop earrings. Once again, Kate
03:34showed that casual doesn't have to be basic or boring, and that a blazer can elevate an
03:39everyday pair of jeans.
03:42Local fans look forward to seeing the whole family turn up to church on Christmas Day
03:46each year, and, of course, what Kate Middleton is going to wear is always a source of conversation.
03:52In 2019, Kate pulled out all the fashion stops when she brought Prince George and Princess
03:57Charlotte along for the traditional church walk for the very first time. Looking warm
04:01and incredibly chic, Kate wore a gray Catherine Walker coat with fur trim at the cuffs and
04:06collar. The belted coat features two rows of military-inspired buttons at the top and
04:12a full skirt, ideal for keeping cozy on a cold Christmas morning. She paired it with
04:16a festive green hat, green Emmy London heels, and a matching clutch, coordinating perfectly
04:22with her daughter Charlotte's green coat.
04:24Underneath her coat, Kate wore a repeat Michael Kors peacock-pattern dress, first worn to
04:29a day of engagements in Blackpool, England. This fancy, vintage-style coat and hat might
04:34be hard for the average woman to pull off on Christmas Day, but it certainly gave us
04:38some great holiday inspiration.
04:40She always looks fierce. She always wins Spring Fling Queen.
04:44Who cares?
04:45I care!
04:47One of Kate Middleton's most memorable evening wear looks came early in her role as the Duchess
04:51of Cambridge, when she attended a 2012 London Olympics gala. Walking the red carpet in a
04:56gorgeous turquoise gown by Jenning Packham, Kate looked every part the glamorous royal.
05:02Featuring lace-capped sleeves and a crystal-detailed belted waist, the gown was a standout choice
05:07for an elegant event. The dress was a modified version of a runway style from Packham, including
05:13a slightly more modest bustline. Kate teamed the gown with Jimmy Choo heels and a handbag
05:18that matched her dress.
05:20The look was such a hit that Kate wore it again, donning the gown for the Tusk Conservation
05:25Awards in 2018, giving women around the world an excuse to not spend money on a new evening
05:30dress for every event. The second time around, she kept her shoes and clutch the same, but
05:35mixed things up by choosing a different hairstyle, leaving her hair down versus the updo she
05:40sported for the 2012 event.
05:43Most parents agree that dropping the kids off at school is a fairly mundane task, but
05:48Kate Middleton amped up the glamorous mom factor for Princess Charlotte's first day
05:52of school in September 2019. The Cambridge family arrived hand-in-hand at Thomas' Battersea
05:58School with Kate choosing a belted floral shirt dress by Michael Kors. The magazine
06:03noted that Kate first wore the dress to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding rehearsal
06:07in 2018, but the frock was only spied in a photo of her driving to the event.
06:12Featuring a red, white, and blue floral print, Kate cleverly matched George and Charlotte's
06:17navy and red school uniforms, proving she always thinks to dress for the perfect photo op.
06:22Although we're pretty sure she doesn't turn up to school looking like this every day,
06:27Kate showed that throwing on a pretty dress once in a while can make a mundane task like
06:31the school drop-off feel a little bit more special.
06:34One of Kate Middleton's prettiest coat moments happened during an overseas visit in 2017,
06:40paying a trip to Luxembourg as a Brexit ambassador. Kate wore a pastel blue Amelia Wickstead coat
06:45dress for the solo visit, during which she met the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, along
06:50with members of the country's royal family. With its blazer-like top and swingy bottom,
06:55the coat struck just the right balance of dressy and businesslike for meeting VIPs.
07:01Although the coat gave off a bit of a vintage 1950s feel with its twirly skirt, the duchess
07:05kept it modern with her signature bouncy hair, beige pumps, and sparkling accessories.
07:11When Princess Eugenie got married in October 2018, fashion fans were excited about what
07:16all of the royal wedding guests were wearing. Kate Middleton failed to disappoint with her
07:21outfit, choosing a berry-hued long-sleeved dress by Alexander McQueen. The rich color
07:26looked stunning for an autumnal wedding and certainly made Kate stand out from the crowd.
07:31Surprisingly, the Alexander McQueen frock is a near-clone of the pink one Kate wore
07:35to Trooping the Color in 2017, minus the slightly different puffed sleeves.
07:40On Wednesdays, we wear pink."
07:43Kate's matching fuchsia headpiece, designed by Philip Treacy, featured vintage-style netting
07:48and tonal flowers to match her dress. However, it was so windy, Kate literally had to hold
07:53on to her hat while standing outside St. George's Chapel.
07:57British retailer L.K. Bennett has been one of Kate Middleton's go-to brands since she
08:01first became a member of the royal family. From her signature beige patent heels to various
08:07dresses and bags, she's worn numerous L.K. Bennett pieces over the years. One of her
08:12best L.K. Bennett moments happened in 2014 when she wore the brand's white and blue poppy
08:17print dress, and it was so good, she wore it twice.
08:21The summery floral knee-length dress made its first appearance when the Cambridges visited
08:25Brisbane, Australia, on their 2014 tour of the continent. In 2016, the dress made a repeat
08:31showing when William and Kate headed to Luton, England, for a day of appearances.
08:36While Kate Middleton often favors British designers, she delighted fashion fans by expanding
08:41her fashion horizons during a trip to London's Victoria and Albert Museum in June 2017. Wearing
08:47a short retro-style Gucci dress, Kate stopped by the V&A to officially open the museum's
08:53new spaces. Featuring a chic tweed fabric with bright ribbon trim and button accents,
08:59Kate's look was ideal for visiting an institution with the largest fashion collection in the
09:04world. As she often does, Kate carried a clutch, matching it perfectly to the red trim of her
09:09dress, pairing it with a chunky black heel.
09:12One of Kate Middleton's prettiest day dresses is the pink tie-neck style she wore for World
09:17Mental Health Day in 2016.
09:19William, Harry, and I feel it is our duty to do what we can, with your help, to shine
09:26a spotlight on emotional well-being."
09:29And it was also the first time she ever wore Kate Spade. The brand spoke to People about
09:33their delight over Kate choosing their style, telling the publication,
09:37"[The Duchess embodies all of the qualities of the Kate Spade New York girl. She is quick,
09:42curious, playful, and strong."
09:44Joining Prince William, Kate looked fresh and feminine in the chiffon rose print dress,
09:49which retailed for $498. For her beige clutch, she opted for one of her go-to brands, LK
09:56Bennett.
09:57Royal ascot is always a feast for the eyes in terms of style, and each year the royal
10:02family arrives to cheer on their favorite horses. The event was described by Town & Country
10:07as
10:08"...a cross between a royal wedding and the Kentucky Derby, except boozier."
10:12The event always draws memorable and elegant fashion from the royals, with Kate Middleton
10:17being no exception. In 2019, the Duchess wore one of her most striking ascot looks when
10:23she chose a powder blue Elie Saab dress and an oversized Philip Treacy floral hat. By
10:28wearing the hat at an angle, Kate was able to show off her chic braided hairstyle, which
10:33was twisted off to the side.
10:35The dress features Kate's signature pussy bow necktie, a full chiffon skirt, and gorgeous
10:39sheer detailing on the sleeves and bodice while still remaining modest. Pairing it with
10:44metallic silver heels and a matching silver clutch made the outfit extra elegant for a
10:49day at the races.
10:51The holiday season is a fabulous time to bring out the festive red tartans, and in 2018,
10:57Kate Middleton showed her affinity for plaid by bringing out one of her cheeriest Christmas
11:01looks ever. Debuting a new Amelia Wickstead skirt at a Royal Air Force Christmas party
11:06at Kensington Palace, Kate looked extra Christmassy without wearing a tacky sweater. She wore
11:12the long red plaid skirt with a pair of black high-heeled boots and a buttoned-up cropped
11:16black cashmere cardigan. Kate added some extra holiday sparkle to the look with a stunning
11:21pair of Mappin' & Webb diamond earrings.
11:24Walking through a storm of fake snow, Kate and William spread Christmas cheer to everyone
11:29around them. Wearing bright plaid made her stand out in the fun photos, too. She may
11:33have even been inspired by Queen Elizabeth II herself, who's known for wearing bright
11:38colors.
11:39The colorful holiday season look also likely brightened the spirits of the Air Force families
11:44attending the party, which was for loved ones of British military serving in Cyprus at the
11:49time.