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.
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 look Credit: Stephen Lock/Shutterstock December 2006 Kate plays with colour in an Armani coat, but looks more mum than girlfriend at William’s graduation at Sandhurst Credit: Shutterstock November 2010 The Issa dress Kate wears to announce her engagement to Wills sells out in 24 hours, but isn’t cutting-edge Credit: 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 glamour Credit: 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 again Credit: 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 bag Credit: 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 2017 Credit: 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 service Credit: 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-on Credit: 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 hat Credit: 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, Surrey Credit: 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 winter Credit: 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 Walker Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage