Kate Middleton's Most Memorable Outfits

See the Duchess of Cambridge's best style: from casual jeans to day dresses to formal looks to wedding gowns!

December 25, 2011

For her first holiday as a royal, she wore a dark purple coat designed by an independent British dress maker to attend services at St. Mary Magdalene Church. She accessorized her look with a trilby by Jane Corbett, matching clutch, black gloves, black pumps and a new pair of drop green amethysts earrings by Kiki McDonough.

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November 10, 2011

The duchess chose a one-shoulder chiffon and satin dress by British designer Jenny Packham for the National Memorial Arboretum Appeal reception at St. James Palace.

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September 29, 2011

Middleton supported the opening of a children's unit at the Royal Marsden cancer center in London in a three-quarter sleeve Amanda Wakeley dress. The $700 style sold out almost immediately after the duchess wore it.

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July 30, 2011

Kate Middleton attended the wedding of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall in Scotland in an ivory brocade coat by Jane Troughton buttoned up over a lace dress. This is the same combo she wore for the wedding of Harry Lopes and Laura Parker Bowles, daughter of Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Bowles, in 2006. However, she made one addition: an asymmetrical white hat.

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July 9, 2011

Kate Middleton made an appearance at the BAFTA 'Brits to Watch' event in a pale lavender Alexander McQueen gown. She accessorized with glittery champagne-hued sandals and matching clutch, both by Jimmy Choo, and diamond chandelier earrings, loaned to her by Queen Elizabeth.

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July 8, 2011

The Duchess of Cambridge stopped by a reception at the British Consul-General's residence wearing a belted emerald green dress and a leopard-print clutch, both by Diane von Furstenberg.

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July 8, 2011

Kate wore a Temperley London blouse, dark denim, and her ten-gallon hat to the Calgary Stampede in Canada.

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July 4, 2011

The duchess chose a knit cream dress with a sailor neckline by Alexander McQueen for her visit to Prince Edward Island, the setting of one of her favorite childhood stories, Anne of Green Gables. Her look channeled the fictional character, too!

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July 3, 2011

To attend a Freedom of the City Ceremony in Quebec, the duchess chose a navy dress from Erdem's pre-fall 2011 collection. Erdem Moralioglu is a Canadian-born, London-based designer. A nude clutch and matching shoes completed her look.

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July 1, 2011

Kate attended the Canada Day festivities on Ottawa's Parliament Hill wearing the same ivory Reiss dress that she wore in her official engagement photos. Middleton accessorized with a maple-leaf-topped fascinator by Lock & Co's Sylvia Fletcher, a fan-shaped Anya Hindmarch clutch and red pumps. For some extra sparkle, she pinned on Queen Elizabeth's maple leaf brooch, which the Queen received during her own visit to Canada in 1939.

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Apr 28, 2012 10:30PM

I don't think she is that superficial to celebrate a year full of great outfits. It is YOU the media who is celebrating a year of great outfits. There is so much more going on in the world to celebrate than doting over someone's clothing royalty, celebrity or otherwise. Maybe if she was deprived of clothing or less fortunate than others maybe, but still come on!

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southernfine

May 13, 2012 4:25AM

Can we just say that EVERYTHING she wears looks fabulous. People, ignore the JEALOUS people who comment here with katty remarks. From one woman to another, Kate is a breath of fresh air!

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jenr1221

Apr 29, 2012 2:49AM

Great outfits because she has all the money in England to buy them, and no doubt personal shoppers and stylists to boot. I still think she needs to eat a cookie. She has a pretty face though.

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Someone (PeeOde)

May 16, 2012 5:34AM

Re; 1872 Chad... says.... "Every woman is beautiful in her own way, just as are men. There is outer beauty and inner beauty".....

Uhh,..... I'm pretty sure that's just what the ugly people say.

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Jeff1947

May 13, 2012 4:14PM

Kate would look good in a gunny sack. She is one beautiful, classy lady. The Brits should be proud.

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1872chad

May 13, 2012 6:24PM

Every woman is beautiful in her own way, just as are men. There is outer beauty and inner beauty. Outer beauty is only enhanced if you promote the beauty from within. It's the things you do and say that really define what you are. From the daily grind of a woman who cares for a disabled child ,a factory worker or a volunteer, beauty is a determination of character. Women have an inner strength that transends time. Beauty is all around us in mind and body. Look at it through your own eyes-really look and see-its always before you.

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ginger098

Apr 28, 2012 11:44PM

She is not my future Queen. I am not a follower of the fashion leaders. I have my own style and you have to be a moron to wear the fashion of the "stars" and the "future Queen". Even if I had there money I still would not wear what they do, DUD!!! Be your own person.........