As fashion lovers, there's one rule we know to be true: an all-black outfit [1] is impossibly chic, transcending time and seasons and solving a variety of fashion dilemmas. But that's not to say we don't love brighter hues. They're just a tad trickier to pull off — unless, of course, you follow Kate Middleton's lead.

The duchess is never one to shy away from something vibrant [2], and for The Patron's Lunch celebrating the queen's 90th birthday, she once again showed us the proper way to pull off color, wearing a blue and peach shift by Roksanda. The simple colorblock design paired with a modest shape made just enough of a statement [3] without being over the top — aka the happy, stylish medium that anyone, even those "allergic to color," can pull off. It also helped that Kate kept her shoes and accessories neutral, balancing out the look.

Read on to view Kate's outfit in full. Then, shop a similar design so that you, too, can embrace brights this season.

Kate Wore a Colorblock Dress to The Patron Lunch Celebration, Showing Us a Chic Way to Embrace Brighter Hues

Her Outfit Popped as She Stood Beside Prince William and Prince Harry, Who Wore Dark Navy Suits

The Roksanda Design Also Featured an Exposed Zipper in the Back

Kate Wore Neutral Accessories, Which Toned Down the Colorful Look

She Completed Things With a Diamond Pendant Necklace and Matching Drop Earrings