As the Princess of Wales turns 42, take a look back at her best fashion moments since joining the Royal Family
Nope, we can't believe how much time has passed since we were put out of our wedding dress anticipation misery and wiped away a tear as Kate Middleton entered Westminster Abbey an Alexander McQueen-clad bride, either. The now Princess of Wales was 29 when she walked down the aisle to marry Prince William (though of course, she'd been in the public eye for much longer) – and her style has been evolving ever since.
While her wedding look was undoubtedly one of her most memorable yet, what we love most about Kate's sartorial prowess is how she's truly mastered the art of high-low dressing, fusing the best of the British high street with high-end designs fresh from the catwalk.
Case in point? The £120 sweater vest by Cefinn that she wore recently as she visited the Vsi Razom Community Hub for a royal engagement.
Swapping out her usual midi dresses for a trouser look, she expertly layered the fashion editor-favourite atop a crisp white shirt.
Unsurprisingly, this exact colour-way sold out almost immediately. Luckily for those who are less impulsive about our buys, there is a longer iteration in the same shade as well as many other colours of this exact style.
By Charlie Teather and Bianca London
In news that may not surprise you, Kate was officially crowned the nation's number one royal fashion icon in recent research conducted by the Fashion Retail Academy.
As Lee Lucas, principal and CEO of the Fashion Retail Academy pointed out: "Ever since newspapers became widely available in the UK, the royal family has influenced people's style, and nowadays with the internet and social media at their disposal, it’s even easier for people to mimic their outfit choices."
"In addition to well-known designers, Kate has been seen wearing high street names such as Zara, Topshop and Marks & Spencer, which immediately makes her more relatable to the British public and her fashion choices more accessible."
By Charlie Teather
"By embracing the fashion world and Princess Diana’s often daring style, Kate has learned how to balance trends with tradition, and it’s nice to see that she is keeping tradition alive."
So if you're as obsessed with the Princess of Wales' style (or her hair for that matter) as we are, scroll down for the ultimate royal style inspiration and some of the most memorable outfits she has worn that we've been lusting over ever since...
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