KATE MIDDLETON: A ROYAL FASHION ICON
When it comes to the royals, their impeccable style is hard to ignore. Whether it’s their stunning gowns or exquisite jewelry, the royals always know how to make a fashion statement. And one royal, in particular, has captured our hearts with her Palace fashion: Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales.
Kate Middleton has become a true fashion icon, following in the footsteps of the late Princess Diana. With her impeccable streetwear style, she has brought a fresh and modern touch to the royal fashion scene. From her elegant dresses to her chic accessories, Kate Middleton never fails to impress.
The Duchess of Cambridge has a knack for choosing outfits that perfectly suit any occasion. Whether she’s attending a formal event or engaging in charity work, Kate always looks effortlessly stylish. Her fashion choices have even sparked trends and influenced countless women around the world.
But it’s not just her clothing choices that make Kate Middleton a fashion icon. Her grace, poise, and confidence shine through in every outfit she wears. She knows how to carry herself with elegance and charm, capturing the attention of both the media and the public.
Kate Middleton’s fashion sense has made her a beloved figure not only in the royal family but also among fashion enthusiasts. Her outfits are eagerly anticipated and often make headlines in tabloids and fashion magazines. It’s safe to say that she has become a true style icon for the modern generation.
In conclusion, Kate Middleton’s impeccable style and fashion choices have made her a true royal fashion icon. From her elegant gowns to her chic streetwear, she never fails to impress. With her grace and confidence, she has captured the hearts of the public and continues to inspire fashion trends around the world.
Kate Middleton’s Style Evolution: A Decade of Fashion Perfection
It feels like just yesterday we were setting our alarms for 4 AM to see the legendary wedding of Kate and Prince William in 2011, and ten years later, Kate looks exactly like the young royal-to-be we fell in love with — though her confidence and charisma have only increased as she’s grown in her royal role.
Whether it’s an all-matching ensemble or a glittering gown, Kate knows what looks good on her and how to rock it. So, in honor of her birthday today Jan. 9, we wanted to take a walk down memory lane. Except this memory lane is a super-fashionable one where we look back at Kate’s best royal looks over the years. We know it’s hard just to pick a few, but we were up to the task (plus we had the ever-so-helpful and amazing site Kate Middleton Style to help us along the way).
From 2011 to now, Kate Middleton has remained an effortless fashion icon — check out some of our favorite looks of hers from the past decade below.
Kate made a surprise appearance in a sleek white dress from Jenny Packham, featuring a white base and black lines. She also donned a matching, striped fascinator from Philip Treacy, Gianvito Rossi heels in white, Cassandra Goad Cavolfiore Pearl Stud Earrings, a striped monochromatic bow, and a Mulberry clutch.
This was her first appearance in 2024.
Christmas Day wouldn’t be complete without a Kate Middleton fashion moment. In 2023, Kate wore an all blue outfit with a statement hat as she attending a church service.
For the Diplomatic Reception in the 1844 Room at Buckingham Palace, Kate donned a truly sparkling pink gown with silver accents and dazzling details.
Kate gave royal blue a whole new meaning in this floor-length Safiyaa London gown, Gianvito Rossi matching heels and glittering silver clutch by Jenny Packham as she attended The Royal Variety Performance 2023 on Nov. 30.
In another one of her signature monochromatic look, Kate looked confident as ever at the Shaping Us National Symposium on Nov. 15 in this double-breasted blazer and cigarette-style trousers from Emilia Wickstead.
During the ceremonial welcome for The President and the First Lady of the Republic of Korea on Nov. 21, Kate looked incredible in this bright red Catherine Walker cape paired with a matching Jane Taylor wide-brim felt hat, a Miu Miu bow-embellished suede bag and Gianvito Rossi heels.
Kate and William had such a cute matching moment in their blue denim and green blazers while visiting DAY1 in Scotland on Nov 2.
Yet again, Kate rocked a sleek Zara blazer, along with her go-to slim-leg MOTHER jeans and white Veja sneakers for World Mental Health Day.
Kate Middleton stole the show in this white tweed Zara blazer, when she arrived at the 2023 Quarter Final match between England and Fiji.
During a visit to Nottingham Trent University, Kate looked comfortable yet ultra-chic in this skirt and sweater two-piece set from Sezane.
While visiting the Vsi Razom Community Hub on Oct 4, Kate looked incredible in this preppy heathered gray look. For the big day, the royal paired a classic white button-down with a gray sweater vest from Cefinn (find an affordable version HERE!) and matching gray trousers from Sezane Martin.
For her ‘Shaping Us’ campaign, Kate rocked this tweed, red Zara blazer, which she paired with a Boden cashmere sweater and black slacks.
While visiting the AW Hainsworth on Sept 26, Kate Middleton kept her super-chic suit regime up with this teal Burberry number.
The Princess of Wales looked so chic in this camel Roland Mouret suit for a meeting with frontline staff from Streets of Growth.
Yet again, Kate rocked a dark suit from Holland Cooper, along with black slacks and he trusty black Gianvito Rossi heels!
For her public Sept 2023 visit to HMP High Down, Kate wowed in this richly-colored suit from Alexander McQueen!
On Sept 9, Kate Middleton wowed in this re-wear of a white blazer by Alexander McQueen, which she paired with delicate Mappin & Webb jewelry for the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match.
For the Wimbledon Men’s Finals on July 16, 2023, Kate rocked yet another gorgeous green look! We’re convinced this is her favorite color, and it’s quickly becoming one of our favorite colors to see on the Princess of Wales. For the big day, she debuted a new piece: a green Roland Mouret Short Sleeve Cady Midi Dress.
For day thirteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships 2023, Kate arrived in a bold, lime green ensemble of a tweed blazer and pleated skirt that reminded everyone, yet again, of Princess Diana’s 1980’s fashion.
For the 2023 Royal Charity Polo Cup event, Kate donned a blue and white patterned Beulah dress that fans have never seen from her before!
On July 5, Kate rocked this monochromatic rewear of her blue Catherine Walker coatdress.
For day two of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Kate truly channeled her late mother-in-law Princess Diana with this colorful, mint green 1980s look from Balmain.
For her trip to Southampton in June 2023, Kate Middleton rewore one of her Wimbledon 2022 looks. She rocked a blue polka dot dress by Alessandra Rich and her go-to Alessandra Rich Fab Slingback Pumps.
For the 2023 Royal Ascot, the Princess of Wales stunned in this bold, all-red ensemble from Alexander McQueen. She paired the bold look with earrings from Sézane, a matching fascinator from Philip Treacy, and Jennifer Chamandi heels.
Kate turned heads on June 20, 2023 when she stepped out in this monochromatic, tweed look from Chanel for the reopening of the National Portrait Gallery.
For the Order Of The Garter Service on June 19, 2023, Kate channeled Princess Diana once again in this silky, polka-dotted dress from Alessandra Rich.
For her debut as the Princess of Wales, Kate did a total 180 from her usual Trooping the Colour look. For the 2023 event, she wore a green dress from designer Andrew GN, from their Spring-Summer 2023 collection.
Kate shook things up during her visit to the Riversley Park Children’s Centre, by wearing a summer-theme green leopard dress from Cefinn Petra, which she paired with Kiki McDonough Green Amethyst Pear Drop Earrings, her whie Mulberry Amberley Small Crossbody Bag, and her iconic Jimmy Choo Romy 85 Pumps.
For Kate’s visit to the Windsor Family Hub in June 2023, she opted for a chic and affordable look consisting of a gingham blue blazer from Zara and Emmy London flats!
Kate made headlines again with this Barbiecore suit from Alexander McQueen. She paired the pastel suit with Gianvito Rossi 105 White Leather Pumps, a daring Camilla Elphick Pearl White Belt, and Maria Black Cha Cha Mother-Of-Pearl Drop Single Earrings.
For the highly publicized Chelsea Flower Show on 2023, Kate wowed everyone with this rewear of a pleated Barbiecore dress from ME+EM. She paired the look with Castañer Carina Espadrille Wedges and Catherine Zoraida Fern Drop Earrings.
During her visit to the Anna Freud Centre on May 18, Kate turned heads in this sleek and chic green dress from Suzannah London.
One of Kate’s fan-favorite looks was her Royal Ascot 2019 look: an Elie Saab ensemble, which she rewore in 2023! In this look, we see her rocking a dusty blue Elie Saab skirt and pussybow shirt, along with blue Kiki McDonough earrings, a metallic Elie Saab clutch, and a Philip Treacy hat from 2016.
On May 4, Kate rocked this outfit of rewears for her visit to the Dog & Duck pub. She rocked a red Eponine London coat dress, a white Suzannah Flippy Wiggle Dress, and matching white accessories from Mulberry, Jimmy Choo, and Maria Black.
Entering King Charles’ coronation, the Princess of Wales took our breath away in this billowing royal blue cape with red and whit details. Her headpiece, a floral tiara, is a refreshing and stunning change of coronation attire. We love to see it!
During a visit to the Aberfan memorial garden, Kate looked as chic as can be in this Zara Black & White Houndstooth Pussybow Dress and her go-to Mulberry Small Amberley Crossbody Bag. While we don’t see Kate in darker colors often, she always stuns in them!
For Kate’s surprise visit The Baby Bank on April 24, 2023, she decided to rock a gorgeously chic and simple ensemble of a REISS Larsson blazer, black slacks, and Boden Clothing pointed flat shoes.
For her and William’s visit to The Rectory on April 20, 2023, Kate turned heads in this merlot Karen Millen trench coat. She paired the deep look with a black Smythson Panama East West Zip Tote, Sézane’s Dina earrings, and the Gianvito Rossi ‘Gianvito 105’ pumps in Burgundy that she always rewears!
For the 2023 Easter Mattins Service, Kate Middleton arrived in a showstopping cobalt blue ensemble consisting of a coat dress by Catherine Walker, Gianvito Rossi pumps, and a Lock & Co. Mayfair Pillbox hat.
For the inaugural meeting of new Business Taskforce for Early Childhood, Kate showed everyone she meant business by arriving in a white Alexander McQueen Crepe Jacket, black slacks, her Gianvito Rossi Pumps in Black Suede, and an Anderson’s Croc-Effect Leather Belt.
Opting to change it up from the traditional green, Kate Middleton wore this stunning teal Catherine Walker & Co coat dress to the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. In addition to matching heels and a fascinator, the royal accessorized the look with a festive shamrock brooch
At 2023’s Commonwealth Day Service, Kate Middleton looked stunning wearing a floral navy skirt and blazer from Erdem. She then paired the two-piece set with matching navy accessories including a hat, heels, and a clutch.
Catherine, Princess of Wales looked stunning in this bright red coat during a visit to the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards for the St David’s Day Parade on March 1. The royal paired the look with all-black accessories: a black shirt, black boots, black gloves and a matching fascinator.
Catherine, Princess of Wales looked like a monochromatic dream when she stepped out in this flowing, ethereal white gown from Alexander McQueen. She paired the look with black gloves, a black clutch, and statement gold earrings from Zara.
Everyone’s breath was instantly taken away when Kate Middleton arrived for a BAFTA event in this Alexander McQueen ensemble. Red really is her color, and she went all out by pairing it with Miu Miu clutch, statement earrings by the brand Florence in the style Regency, and her go-to Gianvito Rossi ‘Gianvito 105’ Pumps.
Attending a reception for the England Wheelchair Rugby League Team on Jan 19, Kate Middleton gave us all some work attire inspiration in this maroon tailored pantsuit, matching heels, and cream-colored top.
For this year’s Earthshot Prize, Kate Middleton arrived in a show-stopping Sabina Maxi Dress in Bright Green from Solace London, which she rented for around $100 on the renting platform Hurr. She paired the look with Princess Diana’s favorite necklace: the Delhi Durbar Emerald Choker, and matching earrings.
In her first solo moment during her and Prince William’s trip to Boston, Kate Middleton visited Harvard University and their Center on the Developing Child. For the occasion, Kate wore a custom-made, tailored long-sleeved blue houndstooth Emilia Wickstead dress. She accessorized the look with an adorable baby blue Mulberry leather purse and navy suede Gianvito Rossi pointy-toe heels.
Attending the Ceremonial Welcome by The King and The Queen Consort at Horse Guards Parade on Nov 22, Kate Middleton looked stunning in this monochromatic burgundy look. The royal paired this gorgeous Emilia Wickstead coat dress with a matching Sean Barrett hat and color-coordinated heels and a Mulberry bag. So stunning!
Proving once again that red is her color, Kate Middleton wore this red Alexander McQueen dress for the Rugby League World Cup 2021 Quarter Final on Nov 5, Town and Country reported. The royal paired the showstopping coat with a burgundy turtleneck, drop pearl earrings and boots, perfect for the rainy weather.
Kate Middleton looked absolutely stunning in this head-to-toe tan ensemble during her and Prince William’s official visit to Scarborough on Nov 3. Breaking down the look, the royal wore a midi-length turtleneck dress with a brown woven Boven belt and a Max&Co camel coat on top, Town & Country reported. She also wore matching Ralph Lauren heels, gold hoop earrings and a chocolate-colored DeMellier purse. The definition of monochromatic perfection!
Kate Middleton celebrated vintage in this classic tweed Chanel jacket at the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Coach Core at the Copper Box Arena. Kate paired the double-breasted blazer with black wide-leg trousers, a matching pendant, and gold twisted hoops.
If there’s something Kate Middleton looks good in: it’s the color red. For her shocking piano performance for the Royal Carols: Together At Christmas event, she stunned in an all-red outfit that just screamed “Christmas!”
One of our favorite Kate Middleton looks of all time is without a doubt her golden dress from Jenny Packham’s new 007 capsule collection. She literally stole the show and the red carpet of the new James Bond film by looking like an actual goddess.
Another re-worn gem of Kate Middleton’s was this gorgeous ensemble she rocked back in Nov, that not nearly enough people talked about. She rocked a custom navy blue long-length coat by Catherine Walker, an Alexander McQueen blouse, and Gianvito Rossi heels.
