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60 Style Lessons Kate Middleton Taught Us That We'll Never Forget

Kate Middleton's Best Outfits

60 Style Lessons Kate Middleton Taught Us That We'll Never Forget

Kate Middleton's Best Outfits
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Kate Middleton may be royalty, but when it comes to fashion, she's just like us. Seriously — she repeats outfits all the time and she's even taken a few bold risks the high court wouldn't approve of.

But here's the other thing about Kate — she wears her coordinated suit sets, coat dresses, and over-the-top fascinators with style and grace. The duchess owns her looks, convincing us she dressed right for the occasion, no matter where she is or how much she's standing out from the crowd.

Kate's sophisticated style sense can be traced back to her confidence. And though we may not all be able to get our hands on her designer separates or her couture gowns, there are quite a few things we can learn from her greatest outfits of all time — 60, in fact.

1 You’ll Never Regret an LBD

You’ll Never Regret an LBD
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2 Bad Hair Days Are Simply Not Required For Wearing a Hat

Bad Hair Days Are Simply Not Required For Wearing a Hat
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Sometimes, a fascinator is really just the best accessory.

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3 A Body-Con Dress Looks Ladylike and Demure When It’s Made of Lace

A Body-Con Dress Looks Ladylike and Demure When It’s Made of Lace
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4 When You’re Going For the Sailor Look, Really Drive Your Point Home

When You’re Going For the Sailor Look, Really Drive Your Point Home
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Navy and white? Check. Eye-catching gold buttons? Double check.

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5 Your Trusty Wedges and Go-To Blazer Are a Match Made in Fashion Girl Heaven

Your Trusty Wedges and Go-To Blazer Are a Match Made in Fashion Girl Heaven
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So sophisticated.

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6 Pearl Tones Scream Elegance

Pearl Tones Scream Elegance
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7 Contrast Your Surroundings in Order to Best Stand Out

Contrast Your Surroundings in Order to Best Stand Out
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8 A Single Coat Can Work as Your Entire Outfit

A Single Coat Can Work as Your Entire Outfit
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It’s called a coat dress — get yourself one, and make sure it pops.

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9 And You Should Rewear That Outfit as Many Times as You See Fit

And You Should Rewear That Outfit as Many Times as You See Fit
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10 In Fact, You Can Even Repeat a Favorite Gown For Formal Events

In Fact, You Can Even Repeat a Favorite Gown For Formal Events
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Kate wore this deep teal Jenny Packham design three times!

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11 You Can Work a Turtleneck Underneath a Coordinated Suit Set

You Can Work a Turtleneck Underneath a Coordinated Suit Set
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It actually looks really chic.

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12 Showing a Slip of Your Dress From Under Your Coat Adds Some Mystery to Your Look

Showing a Slip of Your Dress From Under Your Coat Adds Some Mystery to Your Look
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13 Frankly, It’s Even a Little Sexy

Frankly, It’s Even a Little Sexy
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14 Your Go-To Accessories Never Get Boring

Your Go-To Accessories Never Get Boring
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Especially when you have a sapphire engagement ring that looks like this.

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15 Showing a Slip of Leg Is A-OK, Even If You’re Royalty

Showing a Slip of Leg Is A-OK, Even If You’re Royalty
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Work your favorite color with confidence.

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16 Lace = Pure Elegance, Every Time

Lace = Pure Elegance, Every Time
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17 In All Necklines, in All Levels of Sheerness

In All Necklines, in All Levels of Sheerness
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18 You’re Always Going to Look Hot When You Show Up in Red

You’re Always Going to Look Hot When You Show Up in Red
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But there’s a way to be sophisticated about it.

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19 If You Get the Chance to Meet Jenna Lyons, Wear Something Flashy

If You Get the Chance to Meet Jenna Lyons, Wear Something Flashy
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A standout accessory maybe — Jenna will likely be wearing sequins.

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20 You Can Pull Off Boots at Any Length

You Can Pull Off Boots at Any Length
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Knee high, midcalf — even the queen would approve.

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21 Be Bold About Your Matchy-Matchy Looks

Be Bold About Your Matchy-Matchy Looks
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22 Own Them, and Stress the Color Theme From Your Head to Your Toes

Own Them, and Stress the Color Theme From Your Head to Your Toes
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23 Any Day Is the Right Day For an Animal-Print Coat

Any Day Is the Right Day For an Animal-Print Coat
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24 Twist It Up and Try Someone Else’s Look on For Size

Twist It Up and Try Someone Else’s Look on For Size
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You just might like it.

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25 When in Doubt, Go For a Coordinated Suit

When in Doubt, Go For a Coordinated Suit
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The more pieces, the better — and less effort you’ll have to put into your outfit.

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26 When in a Crunch, a Simple Sheath Dress Will Help You Look Totally Polished

When in a Crunch, a Simple Sheath Dress Will Help You Look Totally Polished
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27 Seriously, Works Every Time

Seriously, Works Every Time
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28 When You Really Want to Shine, Work That Special Outfit You’ve Been Waiting to Wear

When You Really Want to Shine, Work That Special Outfit You’ve Been Waiting to Wear
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It’s your special day.

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29 Sometimes, It’s OK to Ask Your SO to Coordinate Outfits

Sometimes, It’s OK to Ask Your SO to Coordinate Outfits
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Be subtle about it, like his printed tie with your bright orange dress.

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30 Embroidered White Lace Isn’t Only Reserved For Your Wedding Day

Embroidered White Lace Isn’t Only Reserved For Your Wedding Day
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31 A Bold Floral Print Makes For an Unforgettable Outfit

A Bold Floral Print Makes For an Unforgettable Outfit
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32 A Printed Wrap Dress Will Never Go Out of Style

A Printed Wrap Dress Will Never Go Out of Style
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Just ask DVF.

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33 Every Girl Needs a Classic Trench Coat

Every Girl Needs a Classic Trench Coat
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For rainy weather or otherwise.

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34 You Can Never Go Wrong With a Crisply Tailored Ensemble

You Can Never Go Wrong With a Crisply Tailored Ensemble
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So take the time to get your pieces fitted, and make sure they fit you like a glove.

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35 Everyone Really Does Look Pretty in Pink

Everyone Really Does Look Pretty in Pink
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It’s all about finding the right shade for your skin tone.

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36 There's Always a Way to Get Dressed Quickly For the Occasion

There's Always a Way to Get Dressed Quickly For the Occasion
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Even if it just means throwing on a long necklace.

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37 Even Kelly Green Looks Totally Sophisticated in a Structured, Belted Silhouette

Even Kelly Green Looks Totally Sophisticated in a Structured, Belted Silhouette
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38 Black Is a Universally Flattering Color, but Find a Way to Stand Out

Black Is a Universally Flattering Color, but Find a Way to Stand Out
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The shade’s obviously slimming, and every New Yorker swears by it — but find a look with something different, like contrasting piping at the sleeves.

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39 You’ll Look Undeniably Classy at a Basketball Game Wearing Tweed

You’ll Look Undeniably Classy at a Basketball Game Wearing Tweed
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40 Mixing Brown and Black Is Totally Possible

Mixing Brown and Black Is Totally Possible
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Just go for dark shades that still contrast one another.

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41 Earth Tones Can Be Boring at Times — Add a Bright Bouquet to Lighten Your Look

Earth Tones Can Be Boring at Times — Add a Bright Bouquet to Lighten Your Look
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42 Your Hat Doesn’t Always Have to Have the Wider Brim in Order to Steal the Spotlight

Your Hat Doesn’t Always Have to Have the Wider Brim in Order to Steal the Spotlight
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Sometimes, it just has to stand tallest.

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43 Choose Live-In Denim on Your Day Off

Choose Live-In Denim on Your Day Off
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You won’t regret it.

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44 Give It Up and Wear the Darn Cowboy Hat

Give It Up and Wear the Darn Cowboy Hat
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Spend the day saying "y'all" and showing off your flashy cowboy boots.

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45 If Blue’s Your Favorite Color and You Know It . . .

If Blue’s Your Favorite Color and You Know It . . .
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Wear it ALL the time.

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46 When You Forget Your Hat, Improvise

When You Forget Your Hat, Improvise
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47 You’ll Never Regret a Dreamy Eyelet Dress

You’ll Never Regret a Dreamy Eyelet Dress
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For a game of tennis or brunch with the ladies, it’s a wardrobe staple.

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48 Try Dressing Like a Disney Princess For a Formal Event

Try Dressing Like a Disney Princess For a Formal Event
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You'll love it.

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49 A Pretty Little Bow Brightens Everyone’s Day — Not Just Yours

A Pretty Little Bow Brightens Everyone’s Day — Not Just Yours
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50 A Cinched Waist Might Just Be the Most Flattering Silhouette For All Body Types

A Cinched Waist Might Just Be the Most Flattering Silhouette For All Body Types
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51 Plaid in Any Form Is a Fall Staple

Plaid in Any Form Is a Fall Staple
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52 Polka Dots Pack a Playful Punch

Polka Dots Pack a Playful Punch
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53 Matching Your Tee to Your Sneakers Will Always Be Cool

Matching Your Tee to Your Sneakers Will Always Be Cool
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Even if you're not headed to the gym.

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54 Hell to the Yes, Girls Can Play Sports in Heels

Hell to the Yes, Girls Can Play Sports in Heels
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55 Leg Slits Come in All Lengths — Wearing One Doesn’t Have to Make Your Look “Sexy”

Leg Slits Come in All Lengths — Wearing One Doesn’t Have to Make Your Look “Sexy”
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56 Peplum Provides a Little Extra Fabric Not Just For Fashion, But For Fuction

Peplum Provides a Little Extra Fabric Not Just For Fashion, But For Fuction
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57 Posing For Portraits Can Get Tiring . . .

Posing For Portraits Can Get Tiring . . .
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Make sure your dress is the perfect combination of stylish and comfortable.

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58 Sometimes the Best Type of Sundress Is One That Actually Matches the Sun

Sometimes the Best Type of Sundress Is One That Actually Matches the Sun
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59 When You’re Ladylike, There’s No Such Thing as Getting Too Playful With Your Look

When You’re Ladylike, There’s No Such Thing as Getting Too Playful With Your Look
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Flaunt your florals.

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60 When Choosing a Wedding Dress, Make Sure It Makes You Feel Like Absolute Royalty

When Choosing a Wedding Dress, Make Sure It Makes You Feel Like Absolute Royalty
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You’re the mother frickin’ princess, after all.

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