Ah, Kate Middleton. Queen of high-low dressing, master of a structured Reiss number and the only woman we know that can pull off wedges all year round.
Kate has become a national style icon, starring on the cover of British Vogue, having an Aspinal tote named after her and sending high street sales soaring every time we get so much as a glimpse of her in an affordable ensemble.
It seems just yesterday that we wiped away a tear as Kate Middleton entered Westminster Abbey an Alexander McQueen-clad bride – and emerged as the great hope of the British Monarchy – and fashion industry.
Whether she’s donning a £1,635 Emilia Wickstead dress, a purse-friendly pair of Zara jeans or £1.50 Accessorize filigree short drop earrings, Kate has given us a whole roster of new ensembles to marvel at since she met Prince William back in 2001.
However, before she had a roster of stylists and designers on speed-dial, Kate was the proud owner of a much more pared back wardrobe, plumping for simple white vests, flared jeans and the odd sequinned dress.
Here, we take a look back at Kate’s style before she joined ‘The Firm’. Love the Duchess’s looks? We’ve also rounded up the best outfits she’s ever worn since joining the Royal Family.