Duchess Catherine is undoubtedly one of the world’s biggest style icons.
Whenever she steps out for a royal event, literally thousands of people will go into full-blown research mode to find out where she acquired her outfit.
But we can’t forget the beautiful brunette from Bucklebury’s fashion origins.
Then known to the world as Kate Middleton, Prince William’s leading lady started the noughties as a fresh-faced 18-year-old, and ended the decade in style with a glittering engagement ring on her finger.
Noughties style may not be as iconic an era as say the swinging sixties or eclectic eighties, but Kate’s fashion choices will certainly go down in history.
From shrug tops to flared jeans, the Duchess of Cambridge’s wardrobe was full of clothes that defined the decade that was the 2000s.
Keep scrolling for the royal mum-of-three’s best pre-Duchess looks!
Kate Middleton hat
No one does casual chic like Kate.
Kate Middleton jeans
You can’t beat a trusty pair of bootleg jeans.
Kate Middleton skinny jeans
Though the former Miss Middleton sure knows how to rock her skinny ones too.
Kate Middleton beret
When are wool blazers coming back into fashion?
Kate Middleton beret
And all we have to say about that beret is “mais oui!”
Kate Middleton fedora
Speaking of hats, you can’t beat a fedora.
Kate Middleton and Chelsy Davy
RIP the days when Kate could bare her midriff in public. Bonus points for Prince Harry’s then-girlfriend Chelsy Davy’s off-the-shoulder ensemble.
Kate Middleton necklace
Chunky necklaces and big handbags are all in the past for the Duchess of Cambridge.
Kate Middleton handbag
She sure did love that handbag. Also, let’s not ignore that funky printed dress.
Kate Middleton pre graduation
Ahead of her university graduation, Kate was snapped with dad Michael Middleton. A tank top and flared jeans couldn’t be more definitive of the decade.
Kate Middleton graduation
We could swear we had that handbag back in the day.
Kate Middleton wedding
What does one wear to a wedding in the 2000s? Why, a smart blazer and pencil skirt of course.
Kate Middleton shrug
Remember when shrug cardigans were a thing?
Kate Middleton florals
This pretty floral frock was accessorised perfectly with a pink shrug jacket.
Kate Middleton white coat
For Princess Diana’s memorial concert, Kate’s belted trench coat screamed style.
Kate and Pippa Middleton
The party princess! We are loving this maxi dress the Duchess of Cambridge wore on a night out with little sis Pippa.
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Kate Middleton halter dress
Those sunnies. That halter dress. Duchess Catherine reached peak noughties at the polo.
Kate Middleton polo
Talk about preppy chic. Long live the noughties!
