Joy Montgomery|
Neubauer Coporation Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... |
Going back in time to 2010, we remember the moment Kate Middleton showed us her dazzling sapphire engagement ring. Since then she has not stopped occupying us with her stylistic choices. Having entered a world full of black tie balls, international tours and ceremonies, the Princess of Wales had to quickly build a wardrobe that would perfectly match the demands of her new role and her public appearances.
So in the years that followed, Kate Middleton has made countless impressive appearances , but undoubtedly the most attention has been gathered by her collection of dresses. From Alexander McQueen and Erdem, to Roksanda and The Vampire’s Wife, Kate’s high-fashion dress moments have made history.
Because Kate Middleton’s dresses will always be the inspo for our elegant looks, we’ve compiled a list of the 16 dresses that stood out in her 13 years as a member of the royal family.
April 2011
Certainly one of her most iconic moments was when Kate Middleton collaborated with the creative director of Alexander McQueen , Sarah Burton, to create her stunning wedding dress, with its lace sleeves, nipped-in waist and full skirt.
July 2011
At the BAFTAs she once again chose McQueen, but this time, a lilac tulle dress, complete with a sparkly belt.
April 2016
Kate loves high-street shopping, especially when it comes from her favourite, LK Bennett. In a meeting with the Obamas she chose an abstract print midi, which she combined with suede navy heels.
April 2016
During a royal visit to Bhutan, Kate Middleton wore a shimmering, colorful maxi dress by Tory Burch – a stark contrast to her usual silk dresses and chiffon gowns.
September 2016
Kate Middleton wore a dramatic Preen midi dress with a maple-leaf pin on her visit to Canada in 2016.
May 2019
The polka dot Alessandra Rich dress is one of our favorite looks, with 80s-inspired pleats, contrasting waist, collar and cuffs, a look that definitely stole the show.
May 2019
As a lover of British design, Kate Middleton often chooses to wear Erdem. At the Chelsea Flower Show in 2019, she wore an ankle-length floral dress in a purple and yellow floral print.
June 2019
Kate Middleton opted for something different from her usual high-neck silhouette with an off-the-shoulder Barbara Casasola style in June 2019, which she paired with silver glitter heels.
July 2019
Kate Middleton appeared in an unexpected bohemian smocked McQueen dress, which she wore in Berlin to an event for the Queen’s birthday in 2017.
January 2020
Kate Middleton regularly appears in mid-range brands, but makes an exception when it comes to Needle & Thread. At Buckingham Palace in 2020, she wore a stunning red beaded dress , which, of course, sold out instantly.
March 2020
The fashion world went into a frenzy when Kate Middleton appeared in Dublin wearing the cult red-carpet brand, The Vampire’s Wife. A firm favorite in the A-list world, the Duchess of Cambridge has continued to wear the brand on many other formal occasions.
March 2020
Another Alessandra Rich moment for Kate Middleton, but this time in green and with a flower print. While returning to her go-to high neckline, Kate teamed the look with a preppy headband and pointed heels.
September 2021
Kate emulated Bond-girl glamor at the premiere of No Time To Die . Her gold dress was by Jenny Packham – a brand often chosen by the Duchess. The dress had sequins and a stunning cape.
March 2022
British brand Roksanda is a classic fit for Kate and this time she opted for a yellow midi dress which she wore in Jamaica last March.
March 2022
Kate Middleton chose a pink swirl print shirt dress from the British brand Rixo which she paired with beige espadrilles on a beach in the Bahamas.
March 2022
Kate Middleton repeated the off-the-shoulder look at a dinner hosted by the Governor General of Jamaica. With a frou-frou neckline with tulle and a sequined waist, it was a super eye-catching look.
May 2022
Kate Middleton often supports smaller brands, as a few days ago when we saw her wearing a green midi dress by Edeline Lee, at the Design Museum, to present the Queen Elizabeth II Award to Saul Nash.
Los Angeles Times
Madeline Fass
Amandine Lhoste
