But even before she became a duchess, a young Kate Middleton kept her wardrobe well stocked with statement looks. For the queen-consort-in-waiting's 40th birthday, we look back at some of her best outfits, from her heady college days to the most formal of royal occasions.Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesWhile a pre-royal Kate was studying at St Andrew's University in Scotland, her social life seemed similar to that of many people her age.
Paparazzi photos snapped of Kate as a bright-eyed 20-something suggest a penchant for sparkle: glittering black mini dresses and emerald green sequin halter-neck tops were go-to looks. Even before she became the one of the world's most photographed women, her sartorial sensibility skewed bold -- for instance, if friends wore all-black ensembles for a night on the town, Kate donned a baroque-printed silk dress.
But not every royal engagement requires the same level of pizazz -- on many official occasions, the duchess has opted for understated elegance. On the first day of last year'sin Glasgow, Scotland, she stepped out in a true blue Eponine coat dress that finished just above her ankles. With structured shoulders and single-breast button detailing at the waist, it was a masterclass in chic minimalism that impressed without distracting from the important issues at hand.
Her classic velvet McQueen with lace detailing cemented Middleton as one-to-watch in the fashion space.Each event since has been an opportunity to debut a new silhouette, from empire waistlines and off-shoulder detailing to the ethereal powder-blue Jenny Packham robe she wore at the 2015 premiere of"Spectre." Her luxurious looks are often used to communicate wider values, too, particularly when it comes to the climate crisis.
, selecting a white and gold embellished Alexander McQueen gown she had first worn during a state dinner in 2012.
We have entered year 2022, and you still reduce a woman to only what she wear. Thank you for your misogynistic perspective CNN 🙄
Wow beauti
Elegant.
Wow she looks much older than 40.
Somebody else that lives off the people.
Beautiful inside and out! 😍🥰♥️🇬🇧 Kateat40 Catherineat40 TheDuchessofCambridge
Nobody cares about useless monarch 🤣🤣🤣
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Happy Birthday Beautiful Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge 💕💕💕 Many happy returns 🎉🎉🎉KateAt40 CatherineAt40
Catherine is a fabulous woman. She is not loud or pushy but has so many strings to her bow, I bet she could take any of us on at anything and win. She truly listens & learns all the time and then steps forward with knowledge. CatherineAt40 KateAt40
Such a stable, dependable and reliable strong woman. Love her to bits. Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Cambridge. And thanks for loving and choosing family in the face of everything. You’re a shining example!
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Kate is awsome
Royal fashion....
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