From country tweed to bang on trend – how Kate Middleton’s style has evolved over the years
Lynne McKenna
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THE Duchess of Cambridge has quickly become a style inspiration with many of her outfits selling out as soon as she wears them.
But it hasn't always been this way. From her early tweed skirts to that iconic blue engagement dress, we take a look at the evolution of Kate's wardrobe.
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August 2004
Posing in front of Blenheim Palace, Kate teams riding boots with a heritage tweed skirt and matching coat for an old-school royal lookCredit: Stephen Lock/Shutterstock
December 2006
Kate plays with colour in an Armani coat, but looks more mum than girlfriend at William’s graduation at SandhurstCredit: Shutterstock
November 2010
The Issa dress Kate wears to announce her engagement to Wills sells out in 24 hours, but isn’t cutting-edgeCredit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
October 2018
The first signs Kate is upping her style game as she steps out in this edgy Erdem number. It’s covers where it should, but a shoulder reveal adds a bit of glamourCredit: Nils Jorgensen/Shutterstock
February 2019
Kate is often seen in a shades of blue, and this Mulberry cape coat looks gorgeous on her. It’s a wardrobe investment she’ll be able to wear time and time againCredit: GettyImages
March 2019
This was the moment the Duchess blossomed into a true fashion icon, thanks to this chic Gucci blouse, high-waisted Jigsaw trousers and Aspinal of London bagCredit: GettyImages
March 2019
The Duchess steps out in a stunning Alexander McQueen tiered floral, belted dress, reworked from when she first wore it as an off-the-shoulder number back in 2017Credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage
March 2019
A military-inspired red Catheriine Walker coat, perfectly styled with a pillbox hat and beige suede accessories, puts Kate centre stage at the Commonwealth Day serviceCredit: Karwai Tang/WireImage
May 2019
On paper, an ankle-skimming, polka dot shirt-dress shouldn’t work, but thanks to the oversized collar, cuffs and drop waist, her Alessandra Rich number is stylish and spot-onCredit: GettyImages
June 2019
Stepping straight out of a fairy tale, Kate looks every inch the princess in a powder-blue lace dress by Elie Saab, beautifully accessorised with a stunning Philip Treacy hatCredit: Samir Hussein/WireImage
September 2019
Blending in beautifully in an Emilia Wickstead rose-print dress and raffia wedges while opening the Back to Nature play area in Wisley, SurreyCredit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
October 2019
Kate is a fan of the high street, and a Warehouse jumper, Jigsaw culottes, Tod’s pumps and Chanel bag (we can but dream) are the perfect ways to transition into winterCredit: GettyImages
October 2019
Starting the royal tour in Pakistan, the Duchess channels Princess Diana with this elegant turquoise dress and trousers co-ord from British designer Catherine WalkerCredit: Samir Hussein/WireImage
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