Kate Middleton's Affordable Style

Kate Middleton may officially be royalty, but the Duchess of Cambridge loves high street style like anyone else. From Zara to Reiss, check out Kate's affordable style.

 

I looove this stunning shimmery blush Jenny Packham gown beades with Swarovski crystals dress, Kate Middleton wowed at the ARK 10th Anniversary Gala dinner. 

The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, attends the wedding of amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen and Annabel Ballin with her sister Pippa Middleton. The wedding was held at the St. Michael and All Angels Church in London.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (L) and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge watch the Garter Service pass by on June 13, 2011 in Windsor, England. The Order of the Garter is the senior and oldest British Order of Chivalry, founded by Edward III in 1348. Membership in the order is limited to the sovereign, the Prince of Wales, and no more than twenty-four members.

For a day at the races, the new Duchess of Cambridge showed off her mastery of spring's white hot trend in the floaty Peacock Dress by high street brand Reiss. She paired it with Joseph's Nellie Tweed Jacket and L.K. Bennett's Sledge2 Court Shoe. The dress retails for $375 and the shoes for $280. The jacket is pricier at around $750.

Buy them at Reissonline.com, LKBennett.com and Selfridges.com.

For her first meeting with first lady Michelle Obama, Kate put her best foot forward in Reiss' tan Shola dress. The $340 sheath with a square neckline and origami pleated waist has been reissued in the same camel color Kate chose, due to high demand.

Buy it at Reissonline.com.

Kate Middleton made it perfectly clear that her affordable style wasn't going to end the minute she became a royal by wearing this navy dress to her official engagement announcement. The draped jersey from by Issa costs a reasonable $535.

Forget stylists, Kate dug into her own closet for her official engagement photos and produced this Reiss Nanette dress for the occasion. The ruffle-embellished frock was recently reissued for $310.

For a Christmas event with her Prince, Kate upped her style ante with a black-and-white dress by Temperley. The frock, which featured macrame detailing and a trim waist, was from the fall 2009 collection and showcased the brand's signature bohemian look.

For an affordable take on Kate's out, try Alice by Temperley, the brand's lower-priced, but equally stylish younger sister. Shop at AlicebyTemperley.com.

Kate wore Alexander McQueen finery for her wedding, but the day after she was back to her high street ways. She wore a blue pleated dress by Zara, paired with her fave L.K. Bennett patent wedges and a cropped jacket.

Buy Kate's shoes at LKBennett.com.

The day before getting married, Kate stayed casual and comfortable in a bird-printed dress by Issa and her fave L.K. Bennett wedges. A white cardigan topped off her look.

Shop Issa at Net-A-Porter.com and buy Kate's shoes at LKBennett.com.

Kate turned heads in this trim vintage-inspired suit. The daring red ensemble was made of wool and crafted by Italian designer Luisa Spagnoli. The look isn't as affordable as her regular looks, but for an outfit this versatile, $820 for the skirt and jacket is relatively reasonable.


Find out more at LuisaSpagnoli.it.