- Kate Middleton has become known for rewearing some of her best looks every now and then.
- She often pairs her recycled outfits with a new hairstyle or different accessories to switch up the look.
- Middleton tends to repeat styles by Jenny Packham, Stella McCartney, and Alexander McQueen.
- Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories.
Kate Middleton’s life is the opposite of normal. Since marrying Prince William, her world revolves around public appearances, palaces, and the paparazzi.
But there’s one part of her life that is pretty ordinary: Just like the rest of us, she likes to wear her favorite outfits multiple times.
Some fans say Kate’s fashion recycling is proof that she’s down to earth. It’s also a testament to her timeless taste in clothing. She’s still regularly donning outfits she debuted back in 2011 and 2012 – and they still look stylish.
Here are 45 looks the duchess has reworn over the years.
Middleton wore this L.K. Bennett dress in 2014 and again in 2016.
Source: New York Daily News
She debuted this Alexander McQueen coat while visiting St. Andrew's school in 2012, then brought it back out for Christmas 2013.
Source: InStyle
She chose a sunny Roksanda Ilincic dress for a New Zealand trip in 2014 and Wimbledon in 2016.
Source: Glamour
The Duchess loves wearing fire-engine red. She broke out this Luisa Spagnoli skirt suit in 2011, 2014, and 2017.
Source: Marie Claire
She's chosen this beaded Jenny Packham gown twice: in 2011 and 2016.
Source: ET
The tiaras here are different, but Middleton wore the same Jenny Packham gown for a 2015 dinner in China and a 2016 reception at Buckingham Palace.
Source: Daily Mail
Middleton is clearly fond of Jenny Packham's creations. Here she is wearing another gown by the designer.
Source: Marie Claire
She stunned in this Temperley London gown throughout 2012 and 2013.
Source: Marie Claire
She debuted this Orla Kiely dress in 2012, then rewore it in 2015.
Source: Cosmopolitan
She always looks gorgeous in this feminine shift by Roksanda Ilincic.
Source: Harper's Bazaar
She chose this classy Alexander McQueen sweaterdress for her trip to Canada in 2011 and Wimbledon in 2012.
Source: New York Daily News
This Emilia Wickstead coat was a perfect choice for St Patrick's Day 2012 and 2013.
Source: InStyle
Middleton doesn't wear many embellished pieces, so this beaded Mathew Williamson dress was refreshingly different.
Source: Cosmopolitan
She's worn this bright blue Stella McCartney shift at least four times since 2012.
Source: Cosmopolitan
The color is clearly one of Kate's favorites. She wore this L.K. Bennet dress twice during 2014.
Source: Cosmopolitan
Kate wore this feminine Alexander McQueen frock in both 2014 and 2016.
Source: Cosmopolitan
Middleton first wore this Hobbs dress in 2012, then revived it two years later for her trip to New Zealand.
Source: Cosmopolitan
This Alexander McQueen coat has a cool vintage vibe. She wore it twice in 2014, once in 2016, and again in 2019.
Source: InStyle
She opted for a sleek Christopher Kane coat dress in 2012 and 2014.
Source: Glamour
She chose this M Missoni tweed coat in March and June 2012.
Source: InStyle
Middleton has also recycled her maternity clothes. She wore this Alexander McQueen coat while pregnant with George in 2013, then again while pregnant with Charlotte in 2015.
Source: InStyle
She did the same with this leopard-print dress by Hobbs.
Source: Bustle
Coat dresses (like this one from Orla Kiely) form the backbone of the Duchess's wardrobe.
Source: New York Daily News
This one was custom-made for her by designer Emilia Wickstead.
Source: Marie Claire
This Jane Troughton coat dress is a staple for Middleton: Here she is wearing it in 2006, 2011, and 2012.
Source: Marie Claire
She's recycled this patterned Tory Burch dress.
Source: New York Daily News
Middleton first wore this dress by Australian label Zimmerman on a trip to Australia in 2014. She broke it out again for Wimbledon a few months later.
Source: New York Daily News
She wore this sunny, pale yellow frock on international trips in 2012 and 2014.
Source: Harper's Bazaar
She wore this Diane von Furstenberg shift twice in July 2011.
Source: New York Daily News
Kate rocked this nautical Alexander McQueen ensemble in 2011 and 2014.
Source: New York Daily News
Middleton chose this Emilia Wickstead dress twice in two weeks back in 2012.
Emma Watson is another fan of Wickstead's designs.
Source: Marie Claire
She also has the same dress in blue.
It's a simple yet chic design.
She wore this purple coat with black velvet trim by Séraphine on a trip to New York City in 2014 and while visiting the Rugby Portobello Trust in 2017.
The dress is currently on sale for $495 for those wanting to copy her maternity style.
Middleton has also worn this blue coat dress by Catherine Walker & Co. for two very different occasions.
She was first spotted in the dress during a visit to Germany in 2017. People reported that the duchess repurposed the chic dress for her friend Sophie Carter's wedding in late September 2018.
She's debuted this lavender Emilia Wickstead dress in July 2017, then pulled it out again for an appearance in October 2018.
She switched up the handbag and hairstyle to add a little variety to the look.
She then repeated this Emilia Wickstead design for a third time in a shade of forest green.
She debuted the new version of the dress in April while visiting the Centre of Excellence at the Anna Freud Centre.
Middleton wore this teal Jenny Packham gown in May 2012 and November 2018.
She switched her hairstyle the second time around for a new twist on the recycled outfit.
Middleton has worn this blue dress by Eponine London twice before.
She first wore the dress during an appearance in January 2017, then pulled it out again for a visit to the McLaren Automotive Composites Technology Centre in November.
One of her first outfits of January 2019 was a purple skirt suit she first wore in February 2017.
She added a fresh take on the Oscar de la Renta skirt suit by wearing adding some voluminous curls to her hair the second time around.
The duchess has worn this red coatdress by Carolina Herrera three times.
She first wore it during her visit to Canada in September 2016, then brought it out again while attending the RBS 6 Nations rugby match between France and Wales in March 2017.
Middleton then rewore the dress for a surprise visit to Northern Ireland in February 2019, this time pairing it with black tights and booties by L.K. Bennett.
Middleton has won this floral Alexander McQueen gown to two different events, though with a slight alteration the second time.
She first wore the pattern during the 2017 BAFTAs with a dress featuring off-the-shoulder straps. The duchess appeared to wear the same dress during a visit to the National Portrait Gallery in March, though this time the dress had cap sleeves.
She's worn this powder-blue Alexander McQueen coatdress for two separate Easter Sunday services.
She first wore the look in April 2014 while in Sydney, Australia, then brought it back out again for Easter in April 2019.
She has also cleverly rewore this $4,000 cream coat by Catherine Walker.
Middleton first wore the coat during a visit to Canada in 2016. She brought it out again for an appearance at the Beating Retreat in London in June 2019, this time pairing it with a chic updo hairstyle.
She recycled this two-piece set from Dolce & Gabbana in January.
Middleton first wore the outfit with black tights and black pumps while attending the Mental Health In Education conference in London, England, on February 13, 2019. At the time, she wore her hair down in loose waves.
In January, she wore the exact same outfit to attend a workshop run by the National Portrait Gallery's Hospital Programme at Evelina Children's Hospital. This time, however, she clipped her hair into a half updo.
In March, the duchess put a new twist on a dazzling blue dress she's worn before.
The blue Jenny Packham gown has a sparkling bodice with long sleeves. Middleton was first pictured wearing the dress during her 2016 tour of India, and paired it with a dazzling shawl and updo hairstyle at the time.
In March, while hosting a gala for Place2Be, a charity that supports children's mental health, Middleton instead opted for loose waves and sparkly heels, while keeping the same clutch she carried four years ago.
- Read more:
- Kate Middleton wore a leopard-print skirt from Zara with a camel coat
- Kate Middleton paired a Zara dress with an Alexander McQueen coat and a $775 handbag
- 10 royal friendships that may surprise you
- Photos of Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton before they were royals show how drastically their lives have changed
