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    Kate Middleton’s 30 changing looks

    Happy Birthday K-Middy! Over the past 30 years the Duchess’ style has gravitated from girl next door to princess without her putting a designer-shoe clad foot wrong. omg! chart her carefully considered fashion moves

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    1. Kate Middleton photos: During a spell of singledom, Kate showed Prince William what he was missing by stepping out in sequins and knee-high boots. This look flashed much more flesh than we’ve ever see
    2. Kate Middleton photos: While most just-dumped girls would sit at home with ice cream, Kate donned her sexiest outfit to date. She wore hot pants with a halter neck that showed plenty of skin as she pa
    3. Kate Middleton photos: This monochrome number shows off Kate’s trim figure but compared to her current playing with pastels, lace and big name designers is a bit boring. This look is more akin on girl
    4. Kate Middleton photos: BP, (Before Prince,) Kate could rock shorter skirts and be more playful with clashing prints and attempt to avoid the paps. These days it’s longer hemlines and relishing the cam
    5. Kate Middleton photos: Wow, we can’t imagine the Duchess braving a strappy white vest and jeans again… but during her St Andrews days this was totally appropriate.
    6. Kate Middleton photos: Ahh where it all began… THAT catwalk skirt-made-into-a-dress! We can’t imagine the Duchess sporting a see-through number again but isn’t it great that she did?
    7. Kate Middleton photos: This silk asymmetric hem dress would look much better as a scarf, but Kate still wore it with confidence during a night partying with sister Pippa five years ago – she’s come a
    8. Kate Middleton photos: What’s this, a princess-in-waiting holding her own bags? We doubt that happens now. We also doubt such a low neckline would be deemed appropriate by the palace. She still looks
    9. Kate Middleton photos: This skirt isn’t deserving of the Duchess’s attention but she wore it regardless with a fitted black jacket. We’re happy to see how her accessories have changed over the years.
    10. Kate Middleton photos: These brown knee-high boots, cropped jacket and jeans are more Pippa Middleton than her big sister. But back in the day Kate dressed like any other Sloane ranger.
    11. Kate Middleton photos: If there’d been a gust of wind on this summer’s day this picture could have had a very different caption… Thankfully the Duchess’ modesty remained intact! This floaty frock is j
    12. Kate Middleton photos: Surely this look is too daring and low cut for a Duchess? But for a pre-royal wedding Kate is was just the ticket for a sunny day.
    13. Kate Middleton photos: Oh dear, can we really class this as a fashion hit? Brown, cut on the bias with semi-matching jacket – where do we start. We can’t be mean to Kate so we’ll just be thankful her
    14. Kate Middleton photos: Before she had every designer (and high street shop) asking to dress her, Kate had to go it alone, and at this wedding in 2005 she kept things simple.
    15. Kate Middleton photos: Hats off to Kate’s hat-tidue here. She manages to use this disc hat to her advantage, allowing it to frame her face. She opted for a coat dress and her favourite accessories: nu
    16. Kate Middleton photos: Marrying a prince simply means Kate can reuse her country heritage wardrobe pretty often... only a select few can pull off this look.
    17. Kate Middleton photos: ‘One’ must enjoy the British outdoors regardless of the windy weather! Kate’s love of soft feminine fabrics and floral prints hit new heights once the palace brought her into th
    18. Kate Middleton photos: We doubt the K-Middy pre Prince would have been able to leave a plane so perfectly, and without one crease to her dress! She’s effortlessly elegant.
    19. Kate Middleton photos: Aside from her shrinking size what must also be observed is Kate’s careful use of trends (lace) on classic styles. She learns fast!
    20. Kate Middleton photos: Grey = boring but not when it’s worn Kate style. Turned up short sleeves and a sharp collar add just the right accent to this ultra-formal look.
    21. Kate Middleton photos: The Duchess’ love of lace is not secret and after she wore this Erdem Cecile frock – the nation agreed with her from trims to full on maxis we can’t get enough of this material
    22. Kate Middleton photos: Fitted shift dresses is a look Kate loves and this off-white number is no exception, she’s a fully-fledged princess in this snap complete with her husband.
    23. Kate Middleton photos: Less than a year into becoming a Duchess and Kate already pulls off red-carpet dressing with aplomb. This lilac full-length McQueen gown with glittering accessories gained her f
    24. Kate Middleton photos: Kate certainly appears to be relishing her royal role and the fashion choices that come with it. Not only is she wearing a huge smile, she also picked a patriotic red L.K. Benne
    25. Kate Middleton photos: Even royals recycle! Kate does her bit for the make do and mend trend by wearing her much-loved nude heels and gold clutch with an all-white ensemble.
    26. Kate Middleton photos: Yee ha! Kate styled up a Stetson with a simple white shirt, jeans and brown suede boots. We bet she was grateful to wear some comfy attire while on a tour of the States.
    27. Kate Middleton photos: Who’d have thought the girl who wore hot pants and roller skates after being dumped by Wills would transform into this chic creature? Kate added red heels and a fascinator with
    28. Kate Middleton photos: Hello there sailor! Another day and another white look for Ms Middleton. The nautical look has been somewhat overdone but when it comes to Kate we really can’t say a bad word.
    29. Kate Middleton photos: This pale pink sequined Jenny Packham gown deserves serious attention! Only a princess could pull of this dress with such glamour and all this from a girl who says she doesn’t h
    30. Kate Middleton photos: Kate’s trusty black boots work on and off duty and she teamed these with a Ralph Lauren olive green turtle-neck jumper for a charity visit.