From the moment Kate Middleton was first pictured with Prince William in the British press,
the public has been seriously obsessed with her stunning wardrobe, and we totally understand why.
Let's take a look at some of the most expensive outfits she's ever worn.
It would be impossible to discuss Kate Middleton's most pricey wardrobe pieces without delving into
one of her most famous looks - her wedding dress! Kate's marriage to Prince William in
2011 was a huge event that instantly became one of history's most iconic royal weddings.
Kate was marrying the man who could very well become King of England, after all. Therefore,
she really went all out when it came to her big day, and she looked incredible.
It's no surprise that Kate pulled no punches on her wedding dress. For her big day,
she chose to enlist the help of British designer Sarah Burton, the creative
director of Alexander McQueen. The fairytale dress had a voluminous skirt, lace sleeves,
and a stunning nine-foot-long train. As Burton told The Daily Mail, the design aimed to, quote,
"look to the past, yet look to the future as well." She explained the dress had references
to Victorian fashions along with the more modern arts and crafts movement.
And how much did this unforgettable wedding dress cost? Well, according to The Sun, its
worth was estimated at $323,732! Apparently, this makes it one of the most expensive dresses ever.
One of Kate Middleton's favorite recurring royal engagements is attending Wimbledon,
Britain's famous yearly outdoor tennis tournament. The tournament welcomes plenty of familiar faces
each year - from both the world of tennis and the world of celebrity. Celebrity-watching at
Wimbledon has become almost as important as the sport itself. So, it's no surprise
that Kate serves up some of her best looks while taking in the tennis from the stands.
In 2017, the duchess stunned fans in a pretty white sundress with a delicate flower pattern
decorating the hem - perfect for a sunny day at Wimbledon. According to Hello!,
the dress was actually by designer Catherine Walker & Co.
While it's unclear what the exact cost of the dress would have been,
Quartz estimated that a Catherine Walker dress would cost at least $2,500. She paired the dress
with a pair of Cassandra Goad gold earrings, which are reportedly worth around $2,200.
While most royals don't often recycle their outfits, you can hardly blame Kate Middleton for
reusing a few - including this stunning Alexander McQueen dress. After all, it cost her $10,605,
according to Harper's Bazaar. Middleton first wore this jaw-dropping tiered, voluminous black
and green floral gown to the BAFTA Awards in 2017. The dress featured a pattern of green and white
floral bouquets that got larger as they went down the dress, creating a long, lean look on Kate.
She then re-wore the dress in 2019 to the Portrait Gala,
reworking it with sported capped sleeves. Talk about some innovative clothing recycling!
Kate Middleton made a decidedly smart fashion choice in Paris in 2017 by opting to wear an
entire outfit comprised of pieces by the classic French designer, Coco Chanel.
She paired a multi-colored tweed coat dress with a simple black
calfskin leather belt and a small burgundy handbag to complete the French look.
The handbag was priced at around $3,875, and the dress, according to Showbiz CheatSheet,
was worth a jaw-dropping $10,891!
Kate was also wearing some pretty pricey French jewelry for the occasion. According to Express,
she wore a $1,963 Cartier necklace, along with her $6,263 Ballon Bleu de Cartier 18-carat gold watch.
Altogether, this brings the outfit to a staggering $22,992! Talk about an expensive holiday outfit!
While Kate's French girl outfit cost a hefty sum, she certainly succeeded in making an impression,
with fashion critics and fans alike giving the outfit their seal of approval.
For Remembrance Day in 2017, Kate Middleton dressed to impress in a classic,
chic Dolce and Gabbana coat. Even though Kate was pregnant at the time, under the
slimming black coat with gold buttons, it was impossible to tell. The coat retailed for $2,781.
Apparently, Kate was also wearing a Philip Treacy hat that she had worn for two other
ceremonies in 2006 and 2012. While we don't know the exact price of this hat,
Philip Treacy hats seem to go on Net-a-Porter for between $1,293 and $2,587!
At a price like that, it's no wonder the duchess has pulled out this hat multiple times.
According to What Kate Wore, the outfit was completed with a pair of Cornelia James Beatrice
gloves, worth $92, and a pair of Oscar de la Renta gold sun-shaped earrings, worth $175.
Altogether, the outfit could easily come to around $5,500.
And that's not even including the clothes she wore underneath the pricey coat.
For her own wedding day, Kate Middleton certainly went all out when it came to
her super-expensive dress. As it turns out, she spent a fair amount
on her outfit for her sister's wedding as well. Pippa Middleton was married in 2017,
and even though she wasn't an official bridesmaid at the event, Kate was praised for her stylish,
pitch-perfect dress that didn't turn too many heads away from the bride.
According to Vogue, Kate commissioned a dress from the same fashion house that created her
famous wedding day dress - Alexander McQueen. The beautiful soft pink silky gown featured
slight puff sleeves, a flattering v-neck, and a sophisticated midi-length cut. As Vogue noted,
the dress also featured quite a few Middleton fashion staples, including,
quote, "the peplum at the hip - tailored yet soft - and the figure-flattering drapey pleat work."
According to The Telegraph, she accessorized with a pair of Kiki McDonough earrings,
and also donned a matching pink hat by Jane Taylor for the occasion.
According to Harper's Bazaar, the outfit added up to about $14,014!
For most of us, traveling across the Atlantic Ocean would mean throwing on our sweats,
tossing our hair up into a messy bun, and grabbing a pair of very oversized sunglasses to hide the bags.
Of course, for Kate Middleton, this isn’t an option. When Kate traveled to Canada in 2016,
she stepped off the plane looking like a million bucks - or at least like several thousand bucks.
On her first day in Canada, the duchess reportedly wore a stunning royal blue dress - no pun
intended! - worth around $5,000 by Jenny Packham. The lovely, simple blue suit dress had a timeless,
classic feel, perfect for the formality of the occasion. Her matching blue hat,
embellished with maple leaves as a gesture toward Canada's national tree, was by Sylvia Fletcher
for Lock and Company and cost around $4,000. She also wore Gianvito Rossi pumps worth $675, a maple
leaf brooch, earrings by G. Collins & Sons worth $12,000, and an LK Bennett clutch worth $240.
Altogether, this means Kate's plane outfit cost around $21,915.
When it comes to fancy British outings, it doesn't get more iconic than Royal Ascot.
Royal Ascot is what W Magazine called, quote, "Kentucky Derby but extra fancy." Basically,
it's all about big, ridiculous hats, champagne flutes,
and very expensive dresses. You may remember it from that legendary scene in "My Fair Lady"
when Audrey Hepburn debuts her posh accent in what may be the biggest hat ever.
"Good afternoon, Professor Higgins."
Naturally, Kate Middleton tends to go the extra mile - just like Audrey - when it
comes to dressing up for Royal Ascot. In 2018, the duchess chose an ultra-elegant white lace dress by
Dolce & Gabbana worth around $3,121, according to Hello! magazine. She also donned a matching white
lace fascinator, sparkly drop earrings, and a stylish beige clutch. Overall, the sophisticated,
romantic look struck the perfect tone for Britain's fanciest summertime horse race.
It's no secret that the Brits love a garden party. To celebrate the queen's 90th birthday,
Kate Middleton and Prince William attended a garden party in Berlin in 2017.
For the special occasion, Kate chose to wear a bold red maxi dress by one of
her favorite designers - Alexander McQueen. The beautiful, floaty dress featured a cinched waist
and romantic off-the-shoulder sleeves. She wore the dress with a pair of Prada heels.
According to The Daily Mail, the stunning dress cost around $2,678. The dress was
definitely a hit amongst royals fans and fashion enthusiasts alike. Elle even said:
"[It] topped our list of best Bardot dresses this summer."
And we have to agree! With its soft chiffon details, its flattering pleated effect,
and its feminine lines, this head-turning dress is simply to die for. It's easy to
imagine that all eyes would have been on the duchess in red at this garden party.
As a member of the royal family, Kate Middleton has done some pretty odd public appearances in
her day. In one of the strangest engagements, the duchess ended up behind the bar of a local
Irish pub pouring pints. Unlike most bartenders, Kate was dressed to the nines for the occasion.
This spot of bartending actually occurred during a party at the Empire Music Hall in Belfast,
so it's no wonder Kate and her husband Prince William were so dressed up.
Kate wore a stunning wrap V-neck dress with a cinched waistline in a sparkly, sheer, light teal fabric.
The dress was designed by Missoni and reportedly cost around $2,115. To complete the
outfit, the duchess chose a pair of elegant nude heels by Gianvito Rossi worth $670, and a Mulberry
clutch bag worth $730. In total, that brings the outfit to a staggering $3,515. We have to admit,
that's probably the most expensive outfit to ever travel behind a sticky local pub bar.
In one of Kate Middleton's most famous fashion moments, the Duchess of Cambridge actually wore a
designer top back to front on an outing to visit the Henry Fawcett Children's Centre in London.
"This isn't about, just about, happy,
healthy children, this is about the society I hope we could and can become."
She wore the long-sleeved purple Gucci blouse backward to show off
the beautiful bow at the neck and the buttons. She then paired it with a pair
of dark flared trousers from the more affordable high street brand Jigsaw.
The top alone was worth $1,300 - pretty pricey for a casual look if you ask us.
Kate's choice to spin the top around garnered plenty of media attention. Harper's Bazaar
noted that it was unclear whether the duchess had worn the shirt backward
intentionally, but said that, quote, "she look[ed] smashing"
either way. We totally agree! Good on Kate for breaking a few fashion rules.
It seems that Kate Middleton always goes big when it comes to traveling days. On
her way home from Canada in 2016, the duchess made sure she was looking her absolute best
for all those pictures of her and her family waving goodbye as they stepped aboard the plane.
According to Elle, the Catherine Walker cream coat she chose for the occasion cost a cool $4,000.
In fact, Kate seemed to like the simple cream number so much that she pulled it out for a
second outing in 2019. According to Insider, the duchess picked the lovely coat for a surprise
visit to a military concert. Even though Kate re-wore the coat, she updated the look by tying
her hair back into a chic low bun and wearing a pair of striking pearl earrings - apparently,
they actually cost more than the coat. Express noted, the earrings were worth around $5,164.
For special occasions, Kate Middleton often pulls out all the stops and shows up to official events
looking her absolute best. St. Patrick's Day in 2019 was no different. The duchess paid homage
to the Irish with an all-green outfit that was apparently fairly costly. As reported by Insider,
Kate wore a beautiful fitted dark green coat worth around $3,976. According to The Daily Mail,
the coat was designed by one of Kate's favorites, Alexander McQueen. Apparently,
she'd already been spotted wearing the designer that same week! She paired it
with a pair of simple black Gianvito Rossi worth $659. That brings her outfit to well over $4,500.
The Daily Mail commented on the "military-inspired" look of the McQueen coat - and
we have to say, the coat's fit and color really were perfect for the military occasion.
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