KATE MIDDLETON IS OFFICIALLY THE QUEEN OF THE COATDRESS

Marrying into the royal family has its perks in the fashion department (bespoke tailoring, for one), but when it comes down to it, style cannot be bought. It's inherent. Case in point: Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, who looks just as effortless in a made-to-fit coatdress as she does in breton stripes and denim. As an ode to her royally chic taste, we're looking back on her most stylish moments thus far.

February 7, 2016

 

Joining Britain's Air Cadets to help them celebrate their 75th anniversary, Middleton stepped out in her tried and true style staple: a well-tailored coatdress. This time, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a pale blue Alexander McQueen version of the trend. Consider us royally obsessed.

January 10, 2016

 

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War Gallipoli campaign with Prince William by her side, Middleton manages to make a turtleneck look fashionable by letting it peek through a Michael Kors Collection slate and claret guncheck wool jacket and skirt.

November 17, 2015

For a solo outing at the 2015 Fostering Excellence Awards, Middleton opted for a royal blue, crinkle-textured A-line dress by Indian designer Saloni. To show off her trim waist, she topped things off with a leather belt boasting elegant gold detail. It might be early, but Middleton's classic look has us considering going monochrome in favor of glitz this holiday season.

 
November 7, 2015

Kate Middleton wears a black lace Dolce & Gabbana dress with Jimmy Choo pumps to the Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall.

 
October 27, 2015

The Duchess wears Erdem for the 100 Women in Hedge Funds gala dinner at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

 
October 27, 2015

In Orla Kiely while visiting Chance UK's Early Intervention Program at Islington Town Hall in London.

October 26, 2015

Middleton attended BAFTA in London donning a blue print dress designed by Tabitha Webb, a close friend of her and Pippa's, paired with black suede pumps.

October 23, 2015

The Duchess wore a royal blue Christopher Kane coat and black suede knee-high boots on her trip to Dundee, Scotland, giving us major fall outerwear #goals. 

 
October 10, 2015

Kate Middleton has never been afraid to repeat a good outfit. The Duchess donned the chic Tory Burch dress she once made an instant best-seller for her public appearance in London to mark World Mental Health Day.

September 25, 2015

Keeping things simple but sophisticated, she opts for a gray tweed dress by The Fold that's tailored immaculately. 

 
September 17, 2015

Showing off her newly-minted bangs, Middleton is breezy in a houndstooth Ralph Lauren shirtdress with a waist-cinching black belt.

 
January 19, 2015

This baby blue button cashmere coat kept Middleton toasty during a day trip to Kensington Aldridge Academy.

 
January 15, 2015

While paying Barlby Primary School a visit, she wears a navy Madderson London shift dress with tweed pattern detail on the pockets and hem.


November 13, 2014

For the Royal Variety Performance in London, Middleton dressed to the nines in this lacey black Diane von Furstenberg gown.
October 23, 2014

During an evening out for the Action on Addiction Autumn Gala in London, she went slightly edgier with this Temperley London frock with artful slit detail along the sleeves and hemline.

October 21, 2014

Having just announced she'd be expecting her second child, Middleton glowed as she donned this ice blue Jenny Pack gown with its tasteful front slit detail.

 
August 4, 2014

 

Commemorating World War I in Belgium, she looked lovely in a blush-toned Alexander McQueen coat dress.


June 18, 2014

 

The Queen of recycling a great outfit, she rewore this military-inspired gold button blouse and navy skirt combination designed by Alexander McQueen for a daytime outing.


April 24, 2014

While attending a series of events in Australia, Middleton made us green with envy in this belted Catherine Walker coat dress.


April 16, 2014

Making a statement in Australia, this neon yellow and white, color-blocked Roksanda Ilincic dress is among our best-loved looks.


April 16, 2014

During the Royal Tour of New Zealand, she kept things simple, yet eye-catching in this Jenny Packham black shift dress with crystal embroidery on one shoulder.

 
February 11, 2014
 

At the National Portrait Gallery Gala, she was striking in a dark blue Jenny Packham tulle gown and diamond necklace.


June 3, 2013

To christen the Royal Princess cruise ship, Middleton sported a printed coat by Hobbs and Sylvia Fletcher.


November 29, 2012

Visiting her old prep school, the Duchess dressed the part in a green tartan coat by Alexander McQueen—paired with black suede boots.

November 8, 2012

Wearing a black and nude lace gown by Temperley London (again!) for a dinner, she accessorizes with a red Alexander McQueen clutch for a pop of color.


October 23, 2012

At a party for the Olympic and Paralympic teams of Great Britain, Middleton was arresting in this custom embroidered Alice by Temperley number.


September 17, 2012

For a casual outing to the village of Honiara on Guadalcanal Island, she looks classic in a bright yellow Jaeger shirtdress and her famous nude L.K. Bennett pumps.


September 11, 2012

For another Diamond Jubilee tour, Middleton stunned in this graphic, white and violet number by Prabal Gurung.

June 3, 2012

In honor of the Diamond Jubilee, Middleton was a lady in red in this look from Alexander McQueen's pre-fall 2011 collection.


June 9, 2011

 

Putting on the ritz for the Absolute Return for Kids 10th Anniversary Gala, she chose this Swarovski-encrusted, rose gold sequin Jenny Packham gown.


April 25, 2011

At the premiere of African Cats, Middleton was decidedly ladylike in this gray Matthew Williamson shift dress with turquoise embellishment.


May 24, 2011

When you've got FLOTUS to impress, you better bring your A game. And that Middleton did in this camel Reiss dress with cap sleeves.


April 29, 2011 

At her wedding reception, Middleton slipped into something a bit more comfortable, but still so chic. Another look masterminded by Sarah Burton, the angora bolero was an elegant touch over a satin gown

April 29, 2011

On her wedding day, all eyes were on Middleton and she didn't disappoint in this custom Alexander Mcqueen lace dress designed by Sarah Burton.

November 16, 2010

When Middleton announced her engagement to Prince William wearing this navy Issa wrap dress to match her ring, she solidified herself as a style icon.

August 14, 2009

 

For a wedding ceremony, she opts for a lavender-hued brocade coat, creamy white dress, and ornate fascinator.


May 6, 2006

As Prince William's date to a wedding in Wiltshire, she dons an ivory coat dress by Jane Troughton with a matching fascinator.