Kate Middleton's Most Talked-About Looks To Date
Catherine, Princess of Wales knows that whenever she goes out, what she wears will be scrutinized. She is one of the most photographed women in the world, and she has become a true fashion icon in recent years. So, eagled-eyed fans notice everything about her wardrobe — from subtle symbolism in her jewelry to a (gasp!) repeated outfit. There’s no doubt that the beloved Kate Middleton has got royal style down to a fine art, but that doesn’t mean her looks are boring. Sometimes, the princess is prepared to push the boundaries, and people love to talk about it.
1. The wedding dress
With its gorgeous lace sleeves and nearly 9-foot-long embroidered train, Kate’s wedding dress was, for many, utter perfection. But there was one problem: it actually sparked a lawsuit. A designer called Christine Kendall took Alexander McQueen to court, maintaining the fashion house had used her original ideas without consent. By the looks of things, the case hasn’t been resolved.
2. Roller disco
We like to think Kate’s a party girl at heart — and this photo from 2008 seems to prove it. Check out the glow-stick bracelets! She was off to have fun at a roller disco at the time, and given that she was in her pre-princess era, Kate could technically wear whatever she liked. Of course, the tabloids still had a thing or two to say about the outfit choice, with the Daily Mail labeling it “inelegant.”
3. Fashion show
Turns out Kate seemed to rather like flaunting her stunning figure back in the day. While taking part in a college fashion show fundraiser, she strutted her stuff in this see-through dress — if we can even call it that?! William is said to have attended this event, and seeing Kate in the outfit was apparently a game-changer for him. The duke’s friend Pat Duncan revealed to E! News back in 2011, “He was sitting [in the] front row, and his eyes were like stalks.”
4. Engagement dress
The outfit Kate wore when she and William announced their engagement was perfect — just the right shade of blue to match the enormous sapphire gem in her ring. But this didn’t stop the dress from causing controversy. Oh, no. Predictably, lots of fans decided they’d like the same one. And the designer’s company crumbled under the high demand.
