Oh, to have the closet of Catherine, Princess of Wales.
Long before her days as a princess, Kate’s fashion may have made a big impact.
Before she began dating William, Prince of Wales, they were friends at St. Andrews University.
He saw her wearing a sheer Charlotte Todd dress at a charity fashion show and was reportedly mesmerized.
Classmate and friend Ben Duncan toldE!
Newsin a 2011 interview, “He was sitting front row and his eyes were like stalks.”
Even off the runway, pre-royal Kate was rocking some iconic looks.
It was belted with a wrap-around tie around her waist.
The outfit was an ultra-fashionable WAG look since Kate was there to watch William playing in the polo match.
Dots are also one of the waysKate has channeled the late Princess Diana’s iconic style.
Kate Middleton was photographed at the December 2006 Sovereign’s Parade wearing a bright red overcoat.
Her gloves, clutch, and hat were also black.
Kate’s Philip Treacy hat from the 2006 Sovereign’s Parade was adorned with a big bow.
That fabulous hat was just one of thetimes Kate repeated a gorgeous royal look.
However, no matter the truth of what really drove them apart, the breakup didn’t last long.
During their time apart, Kate Middleton didn’t wallow at home.
She stepped out in a stylish and preppy outfit for the Badminton Horse Trials in May 2007.
Kate paired a white denim skirt with a navy sweater and collared shirt.
She accessorized with suede boots, a thick belt, sunglasses, simple jewelry, and a slouchy purse.
Instead, they felt seen by the normalcy of her clothes."
In the above snapshot from that time, Kate Middleton smiled brightly while wearing a handkerchief maxi dress.
It also had playful spaghetti straps and a V-neck.
The look was reportedly for a visit to the Mahiki Mayfair bar.
The belt of the coat was also embroidered with flower shapes.
For more, check outhow Kate’s style has evolved over time.
