This was a style-defining year for Kate Middleton. Not only did she offer us a second round of maternity looks [1] — given this was the year she gave birth to her daughter, Princess Charlotte [2] — but she also tried on new silhouettes, new designers, and two tiaras for size.

We saw Kate in one satin, floral Erdem gown [3] that came right out of left field, and she even turned up the glamour in a powder-blue Jenny Packham number [4] for a James Bond premiere. Plus, Kate wore two lacy Dolce & Gabbana minis that proved what the fashion world's always expected to be true: she was born to wear the Italian label.

Yes, with every appearance she made, it seemed like Kate redefined her signature look this year. And though she's always proving her smart and sophisticated style prowess [5], we sorted through Kate's best outfits and narrowed it down to 14 you've got to see again. Scroll to admire the coats, dresses, and jewels that deserve five stars.

When Kate Showed Off Her Style Prowess by Mixing Black and Blue

Wearing a Madderson London dress.

When She Showed a Hint of Florals From Under Her Coat

Wearing a Seraphine dress and coat.

When She Finally Showed the Fashion World What They Always Knew to Be True: D&G Looks Good on Her

Wearing a Dolce & Gabbana dress.

When She Got All Feminine in Pale Pink

Wearing an Alexander McQueen coat and Jane Taylor fascinator.

And Tried On Princess Diana's Tiara For the Diplomatic Reception

Wearing Princess Diana's Cambride Lover's Knot tiara [6] and an Alexander McQueen dress.

When She Showed Us Her Idea of Animal Print: Dalmatian Dots

Wearing a Hobbs coat and Mulberry clutch.

When She Turned Heads in Hot Pink

Wearing a Mulberry coat.

And Left the Hospital With Newborn Princess Charlotte in a Printed Shift

Wearing a Jenny Packham dress [7].

When She Wore a High-Neck Lace to Match Prince William's Plum Tie

Wearing a Dolce & Gabbana dress.

When She Was the Brightest Mama on the Block at Princess Charlotte's Christening

Wearing an Alexander McQueen coat.

When She Coordinated With Prince William's Belt, Proving They've Mastered Couple Style

Wearing a Tory Burch dress.

When She Dressed in Red For the Chinese State Dinner

Wearing a Jenny Packham dress and the Lotus (or Papyrus) tiara by Garrard [8], which dates back to 1923.

When She Turned Up the Glamour For a Movie Premiere

Wearing a Jenny Packham dress [9].

And Finally, When Kate Had Us Wide-Eyed Over Her Satin Floral Dress

Wearing an Erdem dress [10] and Anya Hindmarch clutch.