Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who is known by some simply as Kate Middleton, is a woman of many hats. While she spends her days bringing awareness to worthy causes and attending royal functions, she also garners an extraordinary amount of attention for her fashion choices. Whether Kate was playing with her son, Prince George, or showing off her new daughter, Princess Charlotte, Kate always did it in style in 2015.
Before we welcome in 2016, take a look back at the royals' best looks and fashion moments of the year.
Kate put her growing baby bump on full display wearing a stylish, spotted coat while visiting the Turner Contemporary Art Gallery in Margate, England, March 11. GettyDuring her final appearance before maternity leave, Kate wore a shockingly pink coat — perhaps an ode to her baby’s gender, which she kept a secret prior to delivery — to XLP Mobile recording studio in London March 27. The Mulberry creation had the expectant Duchess looking perfect in pink. GettyIt’s almost unfair how stylish Kate looked just hours after giving birth to daughter Princess Charlotte in May. The Duchess was photographed alongside her husband, Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, outside St. Mary’s Hospital in London in semi-casual attire May 2. She wore a Jenny Packham white and yellow silk, shift dress.GettyKate showed she can still look stylish while dressing down during an outdoor playdate with son Prince George in June. The Duchess was photographed sporting a blue and white striped shirt, blue jeans and flats while attending husband Prince Williams’ appearance at Gigaset Charity Polo Match in Tetbury, England. GettyKate was a vision in white during daughter Princess Charlotte’s christening in July. Kate wore a white suit, matching high heels and hat for the religious event, which was held at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham Estate in King's Lynn, England.GettyKate was photographed wearing a diamond tiara while arriving to a state banquet in honor of China's President Xi Jinping’s visit to London Oct. 20. She finished off the look with a red gown. Definitely a look fit for a princess.GettyKate decided to sport a lace number during the President of the People’s Republic of China's visit to London Oct. 21. While welcoming Xi Jinping to an event at Lancaster House, Kate showed off her knee-length, plum dress. She competed the look with matching high heels. People reports the Dolce & Gabbana dress is valued at $2,800. GettyDozens of celebrities walked the red carpet at the “Spectre” film premiere in London Oct. 26, but none held a candle to Kate. The royal wore a floor-length ensemble by Jennie Packham to the Royal Albert Hall event. Her braided updo gave her fans a perfect view of the dresses’ sheer features.GettyKate wowed in a turquoise-encrusted suit while attending Place2Be Headteacher Conference at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in London Nov. 18.GettyKate is not afraid of being an outfit repeater. The Duchess most recently showed off her love for re-wearing her favorite fashion pieces during an appearance at the Anna Freud Centre Family School Christmas Party Dec. 15 in London. People reports that Kate garnered the festive, red dress on several other occasions, including a 2014 Buckingham Palace soiree and Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.Getty
