It would be pretty predictable to show up to a flower show wearing florals, so Kate Middleton [1] did just the opposite. Instead of playing off the pretty subjects at the Chelsea Flower Show on Monday, the duchess surprised the crowd in a bright kelly-green coat dress from London-based fashion house Catherine Walker, which she's worn before.

While it's certainly an appropriate color, conjuring up images of a lush garden and beautiful greenery, it serves another purpose too. The brilliant color makes a bold statement, the kind you might expect from a fiery red sheath. In fact, the green hue complements Kate's complexion and hair color perfectly, while making her look pop, proving that it might just be the power color [2] we've all been missing. Read on to see Kate's lovely look, which includes her trusty L.K. Bennett pumps, in full.