Chic, sleek, repeat: Kate Middleton's best recycled outfits of all time

Why change what works?

Feb 03, 2020 10:12am

By Jess Pullar

When one thinks of peak feminine fashion, one would be inclined to think of the one and only Kate Middleton.

The 38-year-old royal has managed to pull off look after look, and quite frankly, the world goes nuts over every single one.

But our Kate is a smart cookie when it comes to her wardrobe. With her kind of influence in fashion, there's no denying that the stakes are always high every single time she steps out.

That's why we can't help but praise her choice in re-wearing some of her best outfits - because who wouldn't want to see them twice?

The Duchess is no stranger to a recycled gem, in fact, she's renowned for recycling key items she wears to various engagements.

And we couldn't love her for it more - especially when there are sneaky small tweaks involved that take her look to the next level.

And most importantly, the royal subtly sends a message every time she does so: If Kate, who has the entire world of couture at her fingertips, can recycle her clothes, we sure as heck can re-wear our own.

Sustainability is definitely in vogue.

So, to honour our Queen of the humble re-wear, we've pin-pointed our favourite recycled moments from the royal herself.

Keep scrolling for fashion inspo squared.

WATCH: See Kate step out at the Portrait Gala in a heavenly Alexander McQueen gown. Gallery begins below...

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Let's begin with the GOAT - the gown of our real-life dreams. Kate kicked off royal life with a bang shortly after her wedding to Prince William in 2011 when she wore this heavenly Jenny Packham gown.

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And a gown this nice can't go to waste. She wore it again five years later in 2016 to a twilight dinner.

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In 2012, Kate's glorious golden Alexander McQueen gown was a sight to behold as she attended a reception dinner during her royal tour of Malaysia.

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And in a glorious repeat, the Duchess recycled the heavenly gown for the 2020 BAFTA Awards - a poignant move given the sustainable focus for the evening.

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In July 2011, Kate wore this beautiful blue Roksanda dress as she touched down at LAX airport.

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But proving this dress was meant for a destiny beyond an airplane, she re-wore the frock in July 2012. Her up-do hairstyle certainly took it to the next level!

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Nautical style can be hit or miss, but Kate well and truly nailed it in this Alexander McQueen number, which she wore during a 2011 visit to the Midlands.

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Five years on, and it still fit like a glove! Kate was spotted re-wearing the McQueen dress as she visited Portsmouth in 2016.

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In yet another heavenly red carpet moment, Kate wore this aqua Jenny Packham number to an Olympic Games gala in 2012.

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And it resurfaced a whopping six years later when the Duchess opted for the style at the 2018 Tusk Awards. She hasn't changed a bit!

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In 2012, Kate looked chic in this Matthew Williamson mod dress.

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And in 2015, she proved it was a favourite since way back, wearing it to a teacher conference in London.

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During her tour of Australia with Prince William in 2014, Kate made a zesty statement in this yellow Roksanda number.

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Two years on and she was still a fan - Kate re-wore it to the Wimbledon Championships in 2016.

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This See by Chloe dress worn by Kate during her tour of Canada in 2016 was utter heaven.

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So you can only imagine how thrilled we were to see her wear it once again at a Palace garden party in 2017.

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In 2012, Kate attended a Buckingham Palace reception wearing this chic Christopher Kane coat dress.

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Years later, and it got the dusting off it deserved when the Duchess wore it to a Buckingham Palace garden party in 2017.

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Pink perfection! Kate wore this Oscar de la Renta number to a health writers' conference in 2017.

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And lo and behold, she whipped it back out again when she visited the Royal Opera House in 2019.

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Kate wrapped up warm in this Catherine Walker coat during a trip to Oslo in 2018 - and if you look closely you'll just catch a glimpse of her burgeoning baby bump. She was pregnant with Prince Louis at the time.

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