Kate Middleton's never had a blue period — she's always worn the color, and that's definitely not a bad thing. While the duchess has pretty much experimented with the whole rainbow [1], she routinely comes back to crisp cobalt coats [2], navy suit sets, and shades that fall at the ends of the spectrum, like periwinkle or indigo.
Why blue and not green or red you might wonder? Blue is the duchess's power color — it's the hue that makes her glow with confidence, whether she's walking the red carpet [3] or stepping out for a public appearance, making a statement on the street. Needless to say, Kate's worked it in countless different ways, making us realize just how beneficial it is to find our own power color [4] and run with it.
Read on to see all of the unique ways Kate's showed off [5] the blue section of her wardrobe, and let it inspire you to experiment with your own favorite tone.
Use Your Color to Contrast Your Surroundings
Find a Design With Glittering Embellishments
Go All Out! Pair a Lovely Chiffon Gown in the Color With Regal Jewels
Show It Off in a Plaid Print
Work a Lighter Shade With Dark-Colored Tights
Ground a Pastel Coat With Darker Suede Pumps
Try It in Tweed
Find a Design in a Superstructured Silhouette That'll Make You Look Fierce
Make Sure All Your Floral Prints Feature a Smidgen of Your Power Color
Experiment With All Ends of the Spectrum — From Light to Superbright
Use It to Cover Your Baby Bump From Head to Toe
Because both you and your growing belly will look good in your power color!
Work It in an Unexpected Pattern You've Never Worn Before
Buy a Pair of Go-To Espadrille Wedges in Your Power Color
Dare Yourself to Show a Slip of Leg
Work your favorite color with confidence.
Be Bold About Your Monochrome Matchy-Matchy Looks
When All Eyes Are on You, You'll Want to Be Wearing It
A Bold Floral Print on a Crisp White Dress Will Have You Glowing
You Can Never Go Wrong With a Crisply Tailored Ensemble in a Pastel Hue
Stand Out When You're in a Neutral Environment
Find a Coat in Your Color That Boasts a Satin Sheen
Get a Striped Top to Complete Your Live-In Denim
When You Want to Look Ultrafeminine, It'll Feel Just Right
Lace and pleats, please.
To Pose For a Portrait, Because It'll Help You Feel Most Photogenic
Kate definitely made the right choice to slip into this Issa wrap dress [7] for her engagement photos.
To Flaunt Your Florals
To Contrast an All-Black Foundation of Tights and a Turtleneck
When You're Going For Standout Accessories That Aren't Black
Breaking Out From Under a Crisp, Structured Blazer
To Flaunt a Totally Classic Look
When You Want to Appear Perfectly Polished, It's Your Best Bet
Try It in Lace
Use Your Power Color to Experiment With Texture
And When You Want to Look Sexy With a Subtle Leg Slit
Belt a Bright Tint to Tone It Down
For a Go-To Flouncy Dress
When You Want to Try a Statement Necklace, It'll Lay Nice on Your Power Color
In a Pair of Colored Skinny Jeans
For All Playful Graphic Prints
Make Sure Your Winter Accessory Collection Is Complete With a Scarf in the Color
Go For a Dress With a Hint of Metallic
To Sport a Look With No Sign of Black
You'll Always Sit Pretty in Your Power Color
Kate Buys Luxe-Looking Suede Pieces in Hers
Choose It For Your Most Functional Cocktail Dress
To Prove Everyone Wrong
Yes, you can mix navy and black.
It'll Look Best With a Glass of Vino
And Make You Feel Confident in Bad Weather
Wear It in a Sophisticated Style, Like a Wrap Dress
Sometimes, All You Need Are a Few Accessories in the Right Shade
And Lest You Forgot the Color of Kate's Engagement Ring . . .
It's a Blue Sapphire
And she wears it with everything.