Kate Middleton may be royalty, but when it comes to her outfits, she manages to balance luxury style with accessible fashion. She's known for being a proud outfit repeater [1], and she's even broken a few royal style rules with rather casual looks [2] well-suited for her active lifestyle. At the same time, the Princess of Wales wears her coordinated suit sets, coat dresses, and striking fascinators with style and grace. Middletown owns her looks, no matter the aesthetic or occasion.
She's also intentional about choosing outfits with a deeper significance. She uses her fashion statements to honor her family, whether she's choosing a piece of jewelry passed down to her from Queen Elizabeth II [3] or re-creating Princess Diana's timeless styling techniques [4]. Middleton even uses fashion as a way to connect with her own daughter, creating matching moments with Princess Charlotte [5] for special occasions like King Charles III's coronation [6] or their annual Christmas card. That said, while celebrating her family, she also stays true to her personal look, embracing prints like polka dots and stripes and perfecting the monochrome trend in every hue, from bright red to pristine white.
Middleton's sophisticated style sense is inextricably linked to her confidence. And though we may not all be able to purchase her couture Jenny Packham gowns [7] or designer separates, there are quite a few things we can learn from her greatest outfits of all time. Keep scrolling to take in Middleton's most memorable looks and get plenty of royal fashion inspiration for your own wardrobe.
Elevate a Casual Outfit By Adding One Striped Item.
Add Interest to Your Casual Outfit With a Printed Coat.
You’ll Never Regret an LBD
Bad Hair Days Are Simply Not Required For Wearing a Hat
A Body-Con Dress Looks Ladylike and Demure When It’s Made of Lace
When You’re Going For the Sailor Look, Really Drive Your Point Home
Your Trusty Wedges and Go-To Blazer Are a Match Made in Fashion Girl Heaven
Pearl Tones Scream Elegance
A Single Coat Can Work as Your Entire Outfit
Contrast Your Surroundings in Order to Best Stand Out
And You Should Rewear That Outfit as Many Times as You See Fit
In Fact, You Can Even Repeat a Favorite Gown For Formal Events
Showing a Slip of Your Dress From Under Your Coat Adds Some Mystery to Your Look
You Can Work a Turtleneck Underneath a Coordinated Suit Set
Your Go-To Accessories Never Get Boring
Lace = Pure Elegance, Every Time
Play With Shorter Hemlines
Showing a Slip of Leg Is A-OK, Even If You’re Royalty
You’re Always Going to Look Bold When You Show Up in Red
In All Necklines, in All Levels of Sheerness
You Can Pull Off Boots at Any Length
Add on Playful Accessories
Go Monochrome From Your Head to Your Toes
Be Bold About Head-to-Toe Color
When in a Crunch, a Simple Sheath Dress Will Help You Look Totally Polished
Any Day Is the Right Day For an Animal-Print Coat
Coordinate in Matching Colors
When in Doubt, Go For a Coordinated Suit
Don't Be Afraid to Wear White Head-to-Toe
Embroidered White Lace Isn’t Only Reserved For Your Wedding Day
A Bright Red Sheath Makes an Eye-Catching Statement
A Printed Wrap Dress Will Never Go Out of Style
A Bold Floral Print Makes For an Unforgettable Outfit
You Can Never Go Wrong With a Crisply Tailored Ensemble
A Classic Trench Coat Is an Outfit Staple
Keep Your Accessories Subtle
Complement Pastels With Nude Accessories
Black Is a Universally Flattering Color, but Find a Way to Stand Out
Even Kelly Green Looks Totally Sophisticated in a Structured, Belted Silhouette
Mixing Brown and Black Is Totally Possible
Wear Tweed to Elevate Casual Outfits
Your Hat Doesn’t Always Have to Have the Wider Brim in Order to Steal the Spotlight
Nail Themed Outfits With Accessories
Choose Live-In Denim on Your Day Off
Earth Tones Embody Quiet Luxury
Find Your Color and Stick to It
Pile on the Embellishment for Formal Events
Belted Waists Create a Gorgeous Silhouette
Dreamy Eyelet Dresses Are Perfect for Summer
Go for an A-Line Dress in a Show-Stopping Color
Invest in a Classic Pair of Black Pumps
Matching Your Tee to Your Sneakers Will Always Be Cool
Polka Dots Pack a Playful Punch
Plaid in Any Form Is a Fall Staple
Go For a Shorter Slit For a More Reserved Look
Add Interest With a Square Neckline
Peplum Provides a Little Extra Fabric Not Just For Fashion, But For Function
A Plunging Neckline and a Knee-Length Hem Are the Perfect Balance
Balance Out Color With a Pop of White
Choose a Timeless Wedding Gown
Houndstooth Is the Ultimate Elegant Print
Go For Sophisticated Florals With an Embroidered Print
Try Out a Velvet Material For Something Different
Break Up Your Monochrome Outfits With Different Textures
A Casual Leg Slit Can Attract Eyes to a Favorite Pair of Shoes
Barbiecore Can Be Smart Via a Pastel Pink Suit
Make Neutral Tones Come Alive By Wearing Them From Head-to-Toe
