Kate Middleton has kept her Summer outfits tasteful since 2006, before she married into the royal family. Shortly after she graduated from Scotland's St. Andrews University (where she met and began dating Prince William), Kate was spotted wearing this red halter number with polka dots, which we wouldn't be surprised to find at Reformation today. And those strappy espadrilles she accessorized with? Yup, still cool.
It seems Kate has always had an affinity for Summer dressing. She knows how to show a bit of skin while still tending toward modest necklines and hemlines, and her chosen prints and colorways never feel off season or out of character. Of course these days, the duchess keeps evening gowns and cocktail midis in rotation for appearances, but even when she's off duty and running around with the kids, she still impresses us with her more relaxed picks. I mean, dude, she shops at Zara.
We figured there's no time like the present to take inspiration from Kate's '00s style, since trends from the early aughts are having a moment, and we are positively sure you won't mind shopping some of Kate's more recent designs either. Her past few tea dresses have been quite lovely after all.
Kate accessorized the number with a black Alexander McQueen belt and bag, Gianvito Rossi shoes, and Catherine Zoraida earrings.
Kate coordinated her shoppable dress with Castañer wedges and $15 earrings from Accessorize.
Sandro Paris Short-Sleeved Printed Flowing Dress ($222, originally $370)
Kate wore her Castañer espadrilles with the flowy dress, which seem to be her go-to shoe for Summer 2019.
Kate's fresh midi featured sheer sleeves, and she wore a fascinator and elegant clutch with the look.
Kate stunned in this bridal white number, complete with sparkling Jimmy Choo heels and a brooch-clad clutch.
Kate frolicked in the field in her $70 design, also sporting tan Russell and Bromley wedges, a watch, sunglasses, and a white Victoria Beckham bag.
Kate worked this pussy-bow midi, which came in a bright turquoise, with neutral L.K. Bennett shoes.
Osman printed pussy bow dress ($1,155, originally $1,650)
Kate styled her off-the-shoulder maxi with tie-sleeves with Prada sandals the first time she wore it, then again for her own mother's party in February 2019, proving it's got staying power in a Winter wardrobe, too.
City Chic Tropicana Off the Shoulder Maxi Dress ($60, originally $85)
The playful number was covered with butterflies, and Kate let it do the talking, opting for simple accessories.
Kate accessorized the adorable button-front dress from one of her favorite brands with neutral pumps and a box clutch in Canada.
Leith Button Front Minidress ($35, originally $59)
Kate was still in her bridal whites when she attended Wimbledon for the first time as a married woman. She wore this tiered number with a Stuart Weitzman clutch and a charm bracelet that was gifted by Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, as a wedding present.
We love that Kate's dress from the 2000s is back in style today. She belted the design and wore gold hoop earrings while out with Prince William. We can't say we'd change much about this party look.
Kate accented this lightweight piece with black knee-high boots and a shoulder bag we absolutely love.
Kate Middleton watched then-boyfriend Prince William compete in this scarlet printed number. She wore strappy espadrille wedges and sunglasses we'd gladly put on repeat right now.