A Look Back Kate Middleton's Style Through the Years
Kate Middleton dons quite a lot of titles, from duchess to mother to philanthropist. But there's one other title that must not go unmentioned. That's right, the Duchess of Cambridge is an absolute style icon.
Anytime the royals step out, we wait with bated breath to see what new looks the duchess has up her sleeve. From colorful smocks to haute couture evening gowns and everything between, here are all of Kate Middleton's most memorable looks.
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October 19, 2021
The duchess attended Forward Trust's "Taking Action on Addiction" campaign at BAFTA in a monochromatic all-red look that included a turtleneck sweater and matching, flowy pleated skirt. She paired the look with a neutral beige handbag and matching pointy-toe pumps.
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October 17, 2021
Kate re-wore one of her iconic gowns to the first ever Earthshot Prize event in London. The duchess first wore the Grecian-inspired lavender gown during her and Prince William's 2011 trip to Los Angeles. This time, she paired the pleated dress with a different gold belt and wore her signature dark brown locks in a deep side part.
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October 5, 2021
Kate wore a black-and-white plaid dress from Zara for a visit to the University College London's Centre for Longitudinal Studies. The duchess paired the dress with a loosely curled hairstyle and silver snakeskin pointy-toe pumps.
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September 29, 2021
For a trip to the Ulster University Magee Campus in Londonderry, Ireland, the Duchess of Cambridge chose a chic, monochromatic vibrant purple-hued suit, which she paired with a navy blue turtleneck and matching suede pumps. She completed the look with a sophisticated ponytail and a navy blue clutch.
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September 28, 2021
Kate looked absolutely radiant for the No Time to Die premiere at London's Royal Albert Hall. For the debut of the new James Bond film, she wore a stunning sequin and crystal embellished dress, which included a plunging neckline, sheer skirt, and floor-grazing cape. She opted for statement earrings and an intricate updo.
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March 3, 2020
Just weeks before the COVID-19 shutdown began, Kate and Prince William visited the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland, where the duchess even sipped on her own pint of Guinness. For the event, she went with a festive, sparkling emerald-colored midi-dress that she accessorized with matching pointy-toe suede pumps, a gold clutch, and gold drop earrings.
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February 2, 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge the 2020 EE British Academy Film Awards in an ivory gown with gold embellishments and a sweetheart neckline. She paired the look with sparkling pointy-toe pumps and a matching clutch handbag, as well as a gold and gray matching earrings and necklace.
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July 13, 2019
Kate attended the Women's Final for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club alongside her sister, Pippa Middleton, and her sister-in-law, Meghan Markle. She wore an A-line, forest green high-neck dress accented with gold buttons, a bow, and puffy sleeves. She paired the sophisticated outfit with an ivory handbag and matching pointy-toe pumps.
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March 19, 2019
The duchess visited the Foundling Museum in a super chic belted, collared wool dress, which she paired with black opaque stockings, black suede pumps, and a matching handbag.
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February 13, 2019
Kate wowed in a Gucci tulle gown with multiple shades of pink, a maroon velvet belt, and off-the-shoulder detailing for a gala dinner to benefit the "Mentally Healthy Schools" initiative at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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April 1, 2018
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
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
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
The five-month-pregnant royal stepped out for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church 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
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
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
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
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
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
Middleton wore a maroon-colored sheath dress with black tights for the annual Place2Be School Leaders Forum.
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November 7, 2017
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
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
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
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
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
The duchess chose an elegant green Prada tea-length dress 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
Alexander McQueenThe 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
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. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 similar styles here).
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March 18, 2017
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
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
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
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 ($175; monicavinader.com).
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February 28, 2017
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
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
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
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
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
The duchess stepped out in a floral-print Erdem dress 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
During an outing on Friday, Middleton looked perfectly polished in a black turtleneck top, a 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
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
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
Middleton paired a Kate Spade floral dress with nude pumps and a matching box clutch to celebrate World Mental Health Day in London.
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Oct. 1, 2016
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
For an afternoon outing with Prince George and Princess Charlotte in Victoria, Canada, the duchess wore a cream pointelle-knit See by Chloé dress with a demure collar and long sleeves and beige Monsoon wedges.
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Sept. 28, 2016
Middleton wore a cozy gray Sentaler alpaca wrap coat with the Canadian brand's signature ribbed sleeves, a pair of dark skinny jeans, and brown leather cowboy boots for a visit to the town of Carcross in Yukon, Canada.
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Sept. 28, 2016
The duchess looked radiant in a red CH Carolina Herrera double-breasted coat and dark pumps for a visit to the MacBride Museum in Canada's Yukon territory.
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Sept. 27, 2016
The duchess stunned in a tailored emerald green Hobbs coat after landing in chilly Yukon.
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Sept. 27, 2016
Middleton continued her tour of Canada in a jade-colored dress.
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Sept. 26, 2016
For the occasion, the mom of two opted for a red Preen by Thornton Bregazzi gown that showed off her toned arms accessorize with a diamond-encrusted maple leaf brooch. She wore red pointed-toe pumps and carried a clutch in a matching shade.
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Sept. 25, 2016
The duchess brought out her signature royal flair in a stylish piece that paid homage to Canada's flag: a red and white dress by Alexander McQueen, a crimson clutch, and a vibrant pair of red pointed-toe pumps.
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Sept. 24, 2016
Middleton was the picture of elegance on the first day of her Canadian tour in a collared blue sheath dress and matching hat. The royal accessorized with a leaf brooch and nude pumps that elongated her frame.
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Sept. 16, 2016
The Duchess stepped out in a blue polka-dot dress and nude pumps for a trip to the Stewards Academy with Prince William.
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Sept. 2, 2016
The Duchess of Cambridge went casual on her second day in Cornwall, donning printed Gap trousers, a pair of nude L.K. Bennett wedges, a fitted navy Smythe blazer, and a white crewneck top for a visit to the Eden Project.
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Sept. 1, 2016
Kate Middleton was pretty in pink for a royal visit to Cornwall, where she and Prince William took the day for a series of engagements at local youth organizations in the coastal county. Middleton looked radiant in a pale pink fit-and-flare dress by Lela Rose and a summery pair of Monsoon espadrille wedges, wearing her hair in loose, effortless waves and kept her makeup on the natural side.
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August 25, 2016
Kate Middleton visited a helpline center run by the U.K.'s YoungMinds charity and stood out in a red L.K. Bennett dress that featured short sleeves and a flattering A-line skirt. She accessorized with neutral pieces, including her heels and clutch.
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August 24, 2016
Kate Middleton took one of her favorites—her blue floral-print L.K. Bennett LWD—out for a spin during a visit to the national youth charity Youthscape and smartly styled the dress with pared-back neutral accessories.
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July 10, 2016
Middleton raised the stakes on courtside style as she took in the Wimbledon final from the Royal Box wearing Alexander McQueen. The talisman printed number is adorned with butterflies, hummingbirds, lips, and lipsticks, as well as the signature McQueen skull. She completed her ladylike look with her LK Bennett Natalie box clutch and delicate gold charm earrings.
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July 7, 2016
The Duchess made a statement at Wimbledon in a recycled yellow Roksanda dress accessorized with nude pointy pumps. Middleton made her first Snapchat appearance after the match, taking a selfie with match winner Serena Williams in a funny video.