Kate Middleton's Most Memorable Outfits

By InStyle.com
Apr 19, 2018 @ 1:00 pm
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See highlights from the Duchess of Cambridge's wardrobe through the years.
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April 1, 2018

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On Easter Sunday, Middleton made her last public appearance before giving birth to her third child. The Duchess of Cambridge attended services at St. George's Chapel in a deep brown coat, a matching fascinator, and her go-to nude pumps. 

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February 18, 2018

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Pregnant Kate walked the red carpet at the 2018 BAFTAs wearing a dark green empire waist Jenny Packham gown and stunning emerald jewels. 

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January 23, 2018

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Middleton paid a visit to the Roe Green Junior School to give a poignant speech on children's mental health. The royal looked elegant in a periwinkle Sportmax coat, Seraphine maternity dress ($99; seraphine.com), patterned scarf, and matching suede pumps (shop similar here).

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January 7, 2018

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The five-month-pregnant royal stepped out for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church on Sunday in a coat that she's owned since at least 2014. Middleton wore a jacket by British brand Moloh with gold buttons and a tweed finish, topping the look with a fur hat and pumps.

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December 25, 2017

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Middleton attended church on Christmas Day in an appropriately festive red and green plaid coat and plush black hat.

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November 28, 2017

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Middleton's polka-dot belted dress by Kate Spade showcased her baby bump on a visit to the Foundling Museum in November. She paired the bold frock with maroon pumps and a bouncy blowout.

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November 24, 2017

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The Duchess looked radiant in a sparkly sheer-illusion light blue gown for the Royal Variety Performance at the Palladium Theatre.

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November 22, 2017

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Middleton covered up her baby bump in a swingy black coat with gold detailing during an official royal duty. She paired the coat with black skinny jeans and matching boots.

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November 22, 2017

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The royal looked sporty at the Aston Villa Football Club in a black turtleneck, skinny jeans, and New Balance sneakers. She paired the monochrome look with a bright red puffer coat.

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November 8, 2017

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Middleton wore a maroon-colored sheath dress with black tights for the annual Place2Be School Leaders Forum.

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November 7, 2017

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The royal looked elegant in a floor-length black Diane von Furstenberg lace dress with a scalloped neckline, three-quarter length sleeves, and a low back at the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families Gala Dinner held at the Orangery at Kensington Palace.

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October 31, 2017

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The duchess donned her best athletic wear to play tennis with kids. Middleton looked sporty chic in a black zip-up, black and white track pants, and Nike sneakers.

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October 18, 2017

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Middleton added a military-inspired touch to her look at a graduation ceremony for more than 150 Coach Core apprentices. The pregnant royal wore a blue double-breasted blazer, dark skinnies, and suede booties.

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October 16, 2017

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The expectant royal looked radiant in a pink dress with black detailing and matching block-heel pumps at the Charities Forum Event in London's Paddington Station.

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October 10, 2017

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Middleton wore a baby blue lace Temperley London dress with black buttons to attend a reception on World Mental Health Day. She paired the periwinkle frock with black pumps and a coordinating clutch.

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August 30, 2017

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The duchess chose an elegant green Prada tea-length dress ($2,340; matchesfashion.com) with a high neck and long sleeves for a visit to Princess Diana's memorial garden with Princes William and Harry.

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July 17, 2017

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The Duchess of Cambridge started off her royal tour of Poland on a stylish foot in a white Alexander McQueen peplum ensemble and Gianvito Rossi suede nude heels. She added a pop of color with a red clutch and styled her new short 'do in bouncy curls.

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June 20, 2017

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The Duchess stepped out for the Royal Ascot in a white, all-lace Alexander McQueen dress with a high neckline, long sleeves, and a pleated skirt (shop a shorter version here). She paired the gorgeous frock with a matching fascinator, pearl drop earrings, and her classic nude pointy-toe pumps.

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May 11, 2017

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Middleton looked like a real-life princess on a royal visit to Luxembourg on Thursday in a baby blue coatdress by Emilia Wickstead that cinched at her waist and finished with an A-line skirt. She paired the coat with a nude clutch and matching pointed-toe pumps (shop a similar style here), accessorizing with drop earrings and her stunning engagement ring.

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April 21, 2017

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Middleton stunned in a ruffled Alice Temperley blouse and black pants for an appearance at BBC Radio 1, where she and husband Prince William filled in as radio DJs.

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April 20, 2017

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Kate Middleton stepped out for a Heads Together event with Princes Harry and William looking flawless in a poppy-hued Armani skirt suit. The fitted zip-up blazer featured flattering rouching along the bust and an elegant split round neck. She teamed it with a matching knee-length pencil skirt, a pair of timeless nude pumps and a slim leather clutch—also nude.

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April 5, 2017

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The duchess attended the Service of Hope to honor London attack victims in a black and gray patterned coat dress, and a stylish black fascinator perched atop an elegant chignon. Sheer black tights, black pumps, and a pair of pearl drop earrings finished her look.

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April 4, 2017

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The Duchess attended the opening night of 42nd Street in London wearing a crimson Marchesa Notte honeycomb dress that stole the show. Princess Kate accessorized with statement Kate Spade New York pompom tassel earrings, a sleek envelope clutch, and chic suede pumps—all crafted in the same scarlet hue as her frock.

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March 28, 2017

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The Duchess of Cambridge attended the 2017 Portrait Gala in London wearing an elegant green lace Temperley London gown. She paired the dress with Kiki McDonough drop earrings, a beaded Wilbur & Gussie envelope clutch, and metallic Jimmy Choo platform sandals.

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March 23, 2017

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Middleton arrived at the launch of Best Beginning's "Out of the Blue" film series wearing a Jackie Kennedy-esque Eponine London jacket and matching skirt, paired with beige suede pumps (shop a similar pair here). 

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March 18, 2017

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Middleton embraced Paris on her weekend visit, wearing a chic printed blue coatdress from Chanel, accented with a double-C belt and quilted handbag from the historic brand. She wore the stylish ensemble on a visit to Les Invalides and Musée d'Orsay.  

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March 17, 2017

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While attending a dinner at the British Embassy in Paris, the Duchess wowed in a dazzling metallic Jenny Packham gown that featured delicate embellishments. She completed her look with a perfectly styled blowout, sparkling earrings and matching bracelet, silver pumps, and a glittering clutch.

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March 17, 2017

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Middleton stunned at a gala in Paris in a textured, mermaid-cut black Alexander McQueen gown, which she paired with a set of ankle strap pumps, a bow-adorned leather waist belt, a bold drop pearl necklace and a pair of complementary oversize pearl studs.

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March 17, 2017

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The fashionable duchess paid sartorial homage to the Irish holiday in a dark green, double-breasted coat with chic black trim and gold buttons designed by Catherine Walker. Middleton accessorized her festive look with matching green pumps, a stylish fascinator secured atop her low chignon, and gold and green onyx Monica Vinader earrings ($195; monicavinader.com).

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February 28, 2017

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Kate donned a figure-hugging Rebecca Taylor skirt suit to visit with children at the Ronald McDonald House Evelina London. 

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February 22, 2017

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While visiting children and adolescents' mental health project MIST in South Wales, Kate brought back her burgundy Paule Ka skirt suit.

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February 14, 2017

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The Duchess of Cambridge joined the Royal Air Force cadets, dressing warmly for the occasion in a double-breasted red wool blazer, black turtleneck, black skinnies, and black knee-length boots.

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February 6, 2017

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To give a speech to children at London's Mitchell Brook Primary School, the duchess recycled a favorite red Luisa Spagnoli suit.

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January 24, 2017

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Going bold in a green skirt suit from Hobbs, Kate Middleton made a touching visit to the East Anglia's Children's Hospices. A Gerard Darel blouse with a sweet Peter Pan collar gave her look added flair, while black pumps anchored the ensemble in timelessness.

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January 17, 2017

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The duchess stepped out in a floral-print Erdem dress ($813; net-a-porter.com) on Tuesday morning as she prepared to deliver a speech for Heads Together, an organization she, Prince William, and Prince Harry stand behind in their effort to promote mental health awareness.

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January 11, 2017

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Kate donned a vibrant double wool crepe coat by British brand Eponine London and navy pointed-toe pumps for a visit to the Anna Freud Centre in London.

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December 25, 2016

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The duchess made her Christmas appearance in a burgundy Hobbs fur-trimmed coat with coordinating heels while holding onto Princess Charlotte, who was clad in a navy coat with thick red tights, Mary Janes, and a red ribbon in her hair.

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December 19, 2016

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The duchess took to The Mix Christmas Party in London in a festive frock from Vanessa Seward, with a gorgeous floral print, offset by a timeless black, waist-cinching belt and black pumps.

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December 14, 2016

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As Middleton hung out with a group of Cub Scouts in the English village of North Wootton, she proved that she can nail casual-chic just as well as she pulls off everyday glam by wearing an Iris and Ink gray cashmere turtleneck sweater and green skinny jeans.

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December 8, 2016

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The Duchess wowed in a sparkling floor-length custom Jenny Packham gown (that she has worn once before) and the dazzling Cambridge Lovers Knot Tiara at Buckingham Palace's annual Diplomatic Reception.

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November 22, 2016

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Middleton stepped out at the Natural History Museum in a black and blue printed L.K. Bennett dress and pointy pumps. She paired the floral frock with her signature wavy blowout and drop earrings.

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November 4, 2016

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During an outing on Friday, Middleton looked perfectly polished in a black turtleneck top, a Dolce & Gabbana button-bearing tweed skirt and a pale blue Mulberry coat. Middleton paired her look with an autumn-ready set of black pumps and matching tights, her rich brunette locks billowing in loose waves at her shoulders.

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November 3, 2016

The Duchess of Cambridge hit the red carpet at the premiere of A Street Cat Named Bob in London, and she stunned in a white Self-Portrait gown that featured a floral crochet bodice and pleated high-slit skirt. She accessorized with a red clutch, black suede pumps, and a remembrance poppy pin.

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Oct. 14, 2016

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The duchess made an appearance at the National Football Museum in Manchester, England, with Prince William in a sophisticated blue-and-pink checkered Erdem coat, pairing the cover-up with a black lace blouse, a pair of navy blue suede pumps, a small black clutch, and gold-and-pearl earrings..

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Oct. 11, 2016

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The duchess looked pretty in periwinkle in a belted coat and pencil skirt by Catherine Walker & Co. while on a solo trip abroad to the Netherlands.

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Oct. 10, 2016

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Middleton paired a Kate Spade floral dress ($498; nordstrom.com) with nude pumps and a matching box clutch to celebrate World Mental Health Day in London.

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Oct. 1, 2016

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The stylish duchess departed Victoria, Canada, in a polished ivory coat and nude pumps and waved goodbye with little Charlotte on her arm.

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Sept. 29, 2016

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