24 photos of what Kate Middleton used to wear before she became a Duchess
One word: spaghetti straps
Before 2011 Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge was simply known as Kate Middleton and she didn't have any tiaras or rules about skirt lengths in her life.
While we're all over the Duchess' modern-day colour-blocking talents and elegant take on classic style, before she was Duchess, Kate wore things like sparkly leopard print and spaghetti straps. Yes, really.
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
Before her graduation, 2005
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
At her University graduation, 2005
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
At a wedding, 2005
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
At the Festival of British Eventing, 2005
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
Christmas shopping, 2005
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
At the Cheltenham Festival, 2006
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
At a wedding, 2006
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
At a Wimbledon party, 2006
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
At the polo, 2006
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
At a royal parade, 2006
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
At a store opening party, 2007
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
Leaving a London club, 2007
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
Out and about, 2007
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
Out for a walk, 2007
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
At the Cheltenham festival, 2007
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
Out and about, 2007
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
At the Cheltenham races, 2007
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
Out and about, 2008
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
Out and about, 2008
Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess
At a roller disco, 2008
Jess Edwards is Cosmopolitan UK’s Deputy Editor, working to deliver the very best experiences across the brand's platforms (print, social, video, digital), products and events, including a focus on our membership offering, Club Cosmo. Jess has worked in the media industry for almost 20 years and at Cosmopolitan for over 10 years, joining the brand as Fashion Editor and later going on to lead the digital team as Site Editor. With her background in lifestyle journalism, it is no surprise that you’re most likely to find her in the Fashion section and exploring the very best in hospitality via our Travel pages.
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