You knew it was coming! Our Kate, er, Duchess Catherine Middleton fashion look book is here. Keep checking this link for the latest on what Prince William’s bride is rocking.
Kate Middleton's first Christmas as a Royal
What She’s Wearing: A full-length coat, velvet Jane Corbett hat, amethyst drop earrings, and black suede gloves
Where She’s Wearing It: In Kings Lynn, England where she attended Christmas service at Sandringham Church Appeal at St James’s Palace (December 25, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This maxi wool-cashmere coat by DKNY
2. A chic topper like this Diane von Furstenberg equestrian hat or this Eugenia Kim cloche
3. Amethyst drop earrings
4. Suede gloves
5. This Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring, almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
Kate Middleton in a Jenny Packham gown
What She’s Wearing: A one shoulder Jenny Packham gown with metallic platform sandals
Where She’s Wearing It: The National Memorial Arboretum Appeal at St James’s Palace (November 10, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This BCBGMaxAzria mulberry mist sateen pleated front one shoulder dress
2. Silver sandals
3. A blinging bracelet (diamond or crystal)
4. This Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring, almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
Kate Middleton visited UNICEF's Emergency Supply Centre with Denmark's Crown Princess Mary
What She’s Wearing: A belted red coat, black clutch, chocolate suede boots
Where She’s Wearing It: Visiting UNICEF’s Emergency Supply Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark (November 2, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This candy apple pleated coat with velvet trim by French Connection
2. This black bow embellished stretch belt by Fashion Focus (I know Kate’s belt is red, but I think picking a contrast color will define the waist better)
3. Black suede knee-high boots (Keep the accessories in the same color)
4. A black clutch (I also like the idea of a snakeskin clutch like this one by Camille Zarsky)
5. This Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring, almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A cloud grey Amanda Wakeley gown with Grecian detail
What She’s NOT Wearing: Hair extensions
Where She’s Wearing It: At an event in support of the ‘In Kind Direct’ charity (October 26, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This beaded empire waist gown by Mignon or this teal silk chiffon gown with crystal applique by A.B.S.
2. Diamond drop earrings
3. This Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring, almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: The long-sleeve, floor-sweeping ‘Sarai’ gown by Beulah London
Where She’s Wearing It: At a fundraising gala hosted by 100 Women in Hedge Funds in aid of the Child Bereavement Charity (October 13, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A striking long sleeve red evening gown. A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz has a slinky, bold-shouldered black gown with cutout back that’s prolly not appropriate for a children’s charity event, but I love it!
2. Diamond drop earrings
3. This Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring, almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A three-quarter sleeve sheath dress, box clutch, and taupe pumps
Where She’s Wearing It: On her way to open the new Oak Centre for Children and Young People at The Royal Marsden Hospital
(September 29, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A three-quarter sleeve sheath dress. (I like this one by Donna Morgan.)
2. A box clutch like this one by Inge Christopher
3. This D&G white c otton twill button front skirt
4. Matching pumps.
5. This Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring, almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A naval look by Alexander McQueen — white blouse and navy skirt with sailor buttons.
Where She’s Wearing It: On a visit to the Summerfield Community Centre, impacted by the London riots (August 19, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A white blouse with button details — you can keep it simple with this Dolce & Gabbana white striped cotton button-front shirt or go “extra” with this BCBGMaxAzria white cotton necklace button down blouse
2. A dark skirt with standout detail like this Elie Tahari black stretch linen ‘Frances’ pleated tie skirt.
OR you could flip the look by pairing
3. This D&G white c otton twill button front skirt
4. This Marc by Marc Jacobs navy tonal geometric silk ruffled bib blouse
5. Navy pumps. LOVE these Prada cobalt woven leather platform pumps and these Prada Sport dark blue perforated leather bow detail pumps, and these Christian Dior blue eyelet suede ‘Dior Byz’ platform pumps
6. This Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring, almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A purple sweater, skinny jeans, a houndstooth scarf, and her blue diamond engagement ring.
Where She’s Wearing It: Grocery shopping in North Wales (August 1 & August 10, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A textured purple sweater
2. Skinny jeans–as you can see, it’s a look that works with light and dark wsah denim.
3. Ballet flats like these Diane von Furstenberg black suede ‘Sao’ flats
4. This Harrison carbon houndstooth cashmere knit scarf
5. This Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring, almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
photo courtesy of People
What She’s Wearing: A textured cream coat with a wide-brimmed fascinator, clutch, and platform pumps in the same color. For jewelry, she kept it simple and luxe with drop earrings and her blue diamond engagement ring, which famously belonged to Prince William’s mother Princess Diana.
Where She’s Wearing It: At Zara Phillips’ wedding — Phillips is Prince Williams’ cousin; the 13th in line to the Royal throne (July 26, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Moncler beige ‘Moyade’ belted trench coat
2. This BCBGMaxAzria beige cotton blend split neck shift dress
3. Beige pumps like these Yves Saint Laurent new pale beige suede ‘Palais 105′ platform pumps
4. This Nicole Miller beige leather studded ‘Ella’ clutch
5. Simple drop earrings like these styles by Pianegonda and A.V. Max
6. This Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring, almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
photo courtesy of WWD
What She’s Wearing: A navy crochet top, pleated white skirt, silver bracelet, beige clutch, blue diamond drop earrings, and her blue diamond engagement ring, which famously belonged to Prince William’s mother Princess Diana.
Where She’s Wearing It: At a reception to mark the Launch of Tusk Trust’s US Patron’s Circle (July 10, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Leifsdottir pearl white voile crochet detail top
2. This Romeo & Juliet Couture beige chiffon pleated skirt
3. A casual pair of pumps, like these Tod’s navy leather peep-toe penny loafer pumps
4. This Prada camel shined leather turnlock clutch
5. A pair of blue stone earrings like these styles by Judith Ripka and Charles Krypell
6. This Judith Ripka diamond horseshoe and heart charm link bracelet
7. Don’t forget a blue stone ring — this Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring is almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A pale lavender Alexander McQueen gown with beaded belt, metallic platform sandals, metallic clutch, charm bracelet, and her blue diamond engagement ring, which famously belonged to Prince William’s mother Princess Diana.
Where She’s Wearing It: At BAFTA “Brits to Watch” Gala (July 9, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Laundry by Shelli Segal black gathered jersey embellished back long dress or this Tadashi Shoji lavender chiffon draped long dress
2. This Dolce & Gabbana silvertone beaded brass chain belt
3. Metallic platform sandals like these Miu Miu light gold leather knotted t-strap platform sandals.
4. This Jimmy Choo champagne metallic fabric ‘Tom’ leather-trimmed clutch or this Rebecca Minkoff peach metallic leather ‘New Fling’ convertible clutch
5. This Judith Ripka diamond horseshoe and heart charm link bracelet
6. Don’t forget a blue stone ring — this Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring is almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A floral dress with split shoulder detail, criss-cross strap beige sandals, woven clutch, charm bracelet, and her blue diamond engagement ring, which famously belonged to Prince William’s mother Princess Diana.
Where She’s Wearing It: At a private reception hosted at the British Consul-General’s home (July 8, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This BCBGMaxAzria light peach floral silk ‘Ingrid’ dress
2. This Marc Jacobs brown textured calfskin ‘Garbo’ envelope clutch
3. A pair of strappy sandals like these Gucci ivory kid leather zip back suede toe strap sandals.
4. This Judith Ripka diamond horseshoe and heart charm link bracelet
5. Don’t forget a blue stone ring — this Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring is almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A belted bright green dress with beige pumps and printed clutch, charm bracelet, and her blue diamond engagement ring, which famously belonged to Prince William’s mother Princess Diana.
Where She’s Wearing It: At a private reception hosted at the British Consul-General’s home (July 8, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. Start with this Ellen Tracy spearmint seamed cap sleeve shift dress or this BCBGMaxAzria emerald green silk wrap dress
2. This Dolce & Gabbana brown leopard print canvas shoulder bag
3. Fleshtone pumps like these Prada nude leather pointed toe pumps or these Stuart Weitzman nude patent leather ‘Daisy’ pumps.
4. This Judith Ripka diamond horseshoe and heart charm link bracelet
5. Don’t forget a blue stone ring — this Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring is almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A dove grey drape detail dress with beige pumps and matching flesh tone clutch, charm bracelet, and her blue diamond engagement ring, which famously belonged to Prince William’s mother Princess Diana.
Where She’s Wearing It: On her way to attend a Venture Capital and New Media summit hosted by Variety Magazine (July 8, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Calvin Klein tin stretch blend ruffle detail sheath dress.
2. A beige clutch like this Botkier nude leather ‘Bleecker’ crossbody clutch.
3. Fleshtone pumps like these Prada nude leather pointed toe pumps or these Stuart Weitzman nude patent leather ‘Daisy’ pumps.
4. This Judith Ripka diamond horseshoe and heart charm link bracelet
5. Don’t forget a blue stone ring — this Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring is almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A red coat dress with beige pumps and matching flesh tone clutch, diamond maple leaf brooch, charm bracelet, and her blue diamond engagement ring, which famously belonged to Prince William’s mother Princess Diana.
Where She’s Wearing It: At the airport in Calgary, Canada (July 8, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This sleeveless Ellen Tracy poppy stretch cotton bamboo belted pleat dress is perfect for summer.
2. A beige clutch like this Botkier nude leather ‘Bleecker’ crossbody clutch.
3. Fleshtone pumps like these Prada nude leather pointed toe pumps or these Stuart Weitzman nude patent leather ‘Daisy’ pumps.
4. This Judith Ripka diamond horseshoe and heart charm link bracelet
5. Don’t forget a blue stone ring — this Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring is almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A buttercup yellow shirt dress with beige pumps and matching flesh tone clutch, and her blue diamond engagement ring, which famously belonged to Prince William’s mother Princess Diana.
Where She’s Wearing It: At the airport in Calgary, Canada (July 7, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Rolando Santana chocolate silk ‘Christina’ pleated belted shirt dress or this Marc by Marc Jacobs coriander green cotton twill shirt dress
2. A beige clutch like this Botkier nude leather ‘Bleecker’ crossbody clutch.
3. Fleshtone pumps like these Prada nude leather pointed toe pumps or these Stuart Weitzman nude patent leather ‘Daisy’ pumps.
4. Don’t forget a blue stone ring — this Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring is almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A white cowboy hat, blue and white print prairie blouse, Skinny jeans over brown cowboy boots, a belt with turquoise detail cross at the buckle, and her blue diamond engagement ring, which famously belonged to Prince William’s mother Princess Diana.
Where She’s Wearing It: At a rodeo demonstration in Calgary, Canada (July 7, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. Start with this BCBGMaxAzria white stretch cotton ruffle blouse (or channel Prince William with a plaid shirt)
2. Skinny jeans — we’re still loving these 7 for All Mankind true blue ‘The Skinny’ second skin jeans
3. This CC Skye beige and turquoise suede bamboo buckle belt
4. Cowboy boots with this cowboy-evocative Patricia Underwood natural straw diamond cut-out hat
5. Don’t forget a blue stone ring — this Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring is almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: Skinny jeans with a taupe shirt, moccassins, leather belt embellished with metal hardware, and her blue diamond engagement ring, which famously belonged to Prince William’s mother Princess Diana.
Where She’s Wearing It: Headed to Blachford Lake in Yellowknife, Canada (July 5, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. Keep it classic with these 7 for All Mankind true blue ‘The Skinny’ second skin jeans
2. Flat mocassins like these Matt Bernson sahara suede ‘Fawn’ mocassins
3. An easy stretch cotton shirt
4. Don’t forget a blue stone ring — this Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring is almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A neutral-colored woven dress with band detail at the waist, beige clutch, matching fleshtone pumps, and the blue diamond engagement ring that famously belonged to Prince William’s mother Princess Diana.
Where She’s Wearing It: Visiting the Soma K’e Civic Plaza in Northwest Territories, Canada (July 5, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Single stone stretch woven belted sheath dress
2. A beige clutch like this Botkier nude leather ‘Bleecker’ crossbody clutch.
3. Fleshtone pumps like these Prada nude leather pointed toe pumps or these Stuart Weitzman nude patent leather ‘Daisy’ pumps.
4. Don’t forget a blue stone ring — this Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring is almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A cream sweater dress with nautical tie and blue stripe trim, blue suede shoes, and the blue diamond engagement ring that famously belonged to Prince William’s mother Princess Diana.
Where She’s Wearing It: Visiting Province House in Charlottetown, Canada (July 4, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A nautical knit dress or tie neck blouse with matching skirt
2. Blue suede pumps
3. Don’t forget a blue stone ring — this Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring is almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A royal blue dress with lace detail, beige pumps, matching clutch and the blue diamond engagement ring that famously belonged to her husband’s mother Princess Diana.
Where She’s Wearing It: Attending a Freedom of the City ceremony in Quebec (July 3, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Nicole Miller navy silk overlay scoop neck dress
2. A beige clutch like this Botkier nude leather ‘Bleecker’ crossbody clutch.
3. Fleshtone pumps like these Prada nude leather pointed toe pumps or these Stuart Weitzman nude patent leather ‘Daisy’ pumps.
4. Don’t forget a blue stone ring — this Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring is almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A structured grey dress which she dressed up by day with grey print heels, and sassed up by night with black satin pumps and matching clutch. Of course, she was rocking the blue diamond engagement ring which famously belonged to her husband’s mother Princess Diana all day.
Where She’s Wearing It: To a morning visit at the Sainte-Justine Hospital in Montreal, and an evening event aboard the HCMS Montreal (July 2, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Tahari ASL charcoal stretch pleated neck bow-detail dress or this Calvin Klein tin stretch blend ruffle detail sheath dress.
2. By day: print/brocade/fabric pumps — try these Lanvin grey frayed flannel perforated trim pumps; by night: kick your look up with these Jimmy Choo champagne glitter fabric ‘Private’ heeled sandals or classic black satin pumps.
3. For day, choose this Deux Lux grey ‘Piper’ studded convertible clutch. This Valentino dove grey satin pleated bow zip clutch or this Christian Louboutin anthracite satin ‘Aionoeud’ bow clutch would look amazing for evening.
4. Don’t forget a blue stone ring — this Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring is almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A royalpurple dress with blinging maple leaf brooch (loaned to her by the Queen), and black pumps, and, of course, the blue diamond engagement ring which famously belonged to her husband’s mother Princess Diana.
Where She’s Wearing It: At the Evening National Canada Day Celebrations (July 1, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Wyatt woven v-neck dress.
2. Black pumps — I’d suggest these Jimmy Choo black glitter fabric ‘ailsa’ pumps for evening, or these classic Stuart Weitzman black kidskin ‘Daisy’ pumps.
3. This black sequin bow detailed convertible clutch by Red Valentino.
4. Don’t forget a blue stone ring — this Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring is almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A deconstructed white wrap dress with red fascinator hat, red and brown woven clutch with tassel detail, and red pumps with patent detail at the heel, and her blue diamond engagement ring which famously belonged to Prince William’s mother Princess Diana.
Where She’s Wearing It: On her way to the Canadian Museum of Civilisation to attend a citizenship ceremony (July 1, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Tahari ASL white linen blend chain belt dress isn’t a wrap, but the chain belt detail adds the same wow as the zip detail on Kate’s dress.
2. These Jimmy Choo red patent leather Lilac pointed toe pumps or these identical Stuart Weitzman red quasar patent leather ‘Daisy’ pumps. OR you can totally rock your look out with these Alexander McQueen red satin crystal appliqued peep-toe pumps
3. A red clutch. (If you go with the Alexander McQueen shoes, pair them with this Giuseppe Zanotti red sequin top frame top clutch
4. A fabulous red hat or similarly standout brooch.
5. Don’t forget a blue stone ring — this Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring is almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
What She’s Wearing: A knee-length, three-quarter sleeve navy lace dress by Erdem with a charm bracelet she may have received as a gift from mother-in-law Camilla Parker-Bowles, beige pumps and clutch, and her blue diamond engagement ring which famously belonged to Prince William’s mother Princess Diana.
Where She’s Wearing It: Landing in Canada for her first visit to North America (June 30, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This black stretch lace tunic by The Reformation (with a slip of course!) or this black lace mini dress by French Connection
2. A simple charm bracelet like this Judith Ripka diamond horseshoe and heart charm
3. A killer pair of pumps in beige with equally fly clutch — LOVE this Yves Saint Laurent beige lambskin patent detail oversize clutch
4. Don’t forget a blue stone ring — this Kenneth Jay Lane sapphire and crystal oval ring is almost identical to Kate and Princess Di’s rock!
photo courtesy of People
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