70+ Times Kate Middleton Nailed the Casual Look
The Duchess sure loves her skinny jeans.
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Kate is a fashion icon in her own right, but when she's not wearing designer gowns and the formal evening wear required for family dinners, you can find the Duchess of Cambridge keeping her everyday looks more comfortable and accessible. From a love of affordable retailers like Zara to a penchant to rewearing her favorite pieces, Kate always seems to nail casual chic.
As much as we love the cream wool coats and pretty berets from Meghan's sleek style transformation, we'll probably be taking our every day outfit ideas from Kate's versatile and easy-to-wear clothes. Take a look back at Kate Middleton's most casual looks ever for some timeless style inspiration from a future queen consort.
Green Culottes
February 26, 2020 — The Duchess of Cambridge was the epitome of sporty at a SportsAid event at the London Stadium in Stratford. She wore green culottes from Zara (which are now sold out), and matching green and white sneakers from M&S.
Teal Coat
January 29, 2020 — Kate wore a gorgeous teal coat, a simple white sweater, and black pants during a surprise appearance at the London Early Years Foundation Stockwell Gardens Nursery & Pre-School in support of her survey about early childhood development.
Red Puffer Jacket
December 4, 2019 — Kate loves a puffer jacket (you'll see plenty of those on this list), but a simple red jacket of this style will keep you warm all winter.
Plaid Blazer
November 12, 2019 — As Kate knows well, a simple blazer can dress up any look. The Duchess's plum pants and white T-shirt looks much more polished under a gray plaid blazer.
Black Blazer
October 18, 2019 —Of all of the fantastic looks that came out of her and Will's royal tour to Pakistan, one of the easiest to recreate is this casual look. Over a white tunic and pants, Kate wore a black, a-line blazer coat. This blazer from Nordstrom can help you achieve the look!
Green Culottes
October 9, 2019 — Someone seems to be embracing the comeback of wide-legged pants! Here, Kate pairs a plum, scalloped sweater with flowing olive culottes like these.
Polka Dot Top
September 19, 2019 — During her surprise visit to the Sunshine House Children and Young People's Health and Development Centre in London, Kate paired wide legged, black pants with a long-sleeve polka dot blouse like this one.
Belted Dress
September 5, 2019 — Kate dropped off Princess Charlotte to her first day of school in a lovely, pink Michael Kor's dress. The dress cinches in the waist thanks to a fashionable black belt.
Floral Maxi Dress
September 10, 2019 —Kate wore this breezy Emilia Wickstead dress to the opening of the “Back to Nature” playground and garden that she helped design at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden Wisley in Surrey. If you don't have two grand sitting around for a garden dress (us either), this button-up maxi dress from Amazon definitely gives us Duchess vibes.
White Tennis Shoes
August 8, 2019 — In one of her most casual looks, Kate attended the King's Cup Regatta in a funky, stripped peplum top, white button jeans, and of course, her favorite white Superga sneakers.
Cute Sneakers
August 9, 2019 — We all know that Kate loves her affordable sneakers, and this occasion was no exception. The Duchess of Cambridge competed in the King's Cup regatta near the Isle of Wight wearing New Balance sneakers and a sporty baseball hat. She faced off against another boat led by Prince William!
Sporty Sweater
February 27, 2019 — Kate Middleton let loose with Prince William on a visit to the National Stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Duchess of Cambridge opted for a cute, cable-knit Ralph Lauren sweater and New Balance sneakers, and earlier a navy Barbour quilted jacket, for kicking around a soccer ball with two youth charities.
Lace-Up Boots
January 15, 2019 — The Duchess of Cambridge visited Islington Community Garden in London wearing a tweed Dubarry jacket, skinny jeans, and outdoorsy See by Chloé boots.
Olive Blazer
December 5, 2018 — For a visit to Cypress, the Duchess picked chic wide-leg trousers and an olive jacket from Smythe actually called the "Classic Duchess Blazer."
Neutral Plaid
October 30, 2018 — Kate checked out the Basildon Sporting Village in London wearing another tailored jacket, this time in a gray tweed, plus black skinny jeans, and ankle boots by Aquatalia.
Fave Boots
October 2, 2018 — The Duchess came back from her maternity leave in a tried-and-true outfit, rewearing her favorite Penelope Chilvers boots and brown jeans to see the Sayers Croft Forest School and Wildlife Garden in London. Kate has owned and worn those shoes for more than a decade now!
Striped Summer Dress
June 10, 2018 — Here's proof the Duchess loves Zara as much as you do. The off-duty mom opted for a $70 off-the-shoulder shift to watch a polo match in Gloucester with her family.
Printed Top
March 22, 2018 — At her last appearance before going on maternity leave, the Duchess opted for some comfy black jeans and a floral blouse by Hobbs under a Goat A-line coat. She would later give birth to her third child Prince Louis on April 23, 2018.
Cold Weather Gear
February 2, 2018 — The Duchess bundled up on a trip to Oslo, Norway, in a Kjus down jacket and a Barts Jasmin beanie.
Cozy Boots
January 30, 2018 — Earlier on in the royal tour, she tried out bandy hockey in Stockholm, Sweden, while wearing Sorel's Tivoli boots. The faux fur-trimmed winter shoes cost less than $100.
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