Kate Middleton's styling tricks and favorite recycled looks

Kate Middleton is the queen of demonstrating that just switching up your hairstyle and accessories can make a big difference when recycling looks. Kate warmed up an English winter day in this bright pink Mulberry coat. The Duchess first stepped out in the coat during her 2014 trip to NYC while pregnant with Princess Charlotte. During that occasion, she wore black gloves and tights similar to her look on January 16, 2018 in Coventry, England (far right). The expectant mother styled her hair with a signature blowout which resembled her second outing in the coat (middle) prior to welcoming Princess Charlotte. Photo: Getty Images

The Duchess of Cambridge recycled her plum Seraphine tweed coat that she first wore during her trip to New York City in 2014. The pregnant royal stepped out on December 12 in the coat to attend a children's party with Magic Mums in North Kensington. Photo: Getty Images

The Duchess has found the perfect complement for her cream colored GOAT 'Redgrave' coat – black tights! That was her look of choice when she first wore the coat with pumps and pearl earrings in March 2013 during a charity visit in Buckinghamshire, left. In November 2017, right, the royal's hair was a bit longer, but the combination was the same, showing that a great ensemble is truly timeless. Photos: Getty Images

A pregnant Duchess of Cambridge rewore a black lace Diane von Furstenberg gown to the 2017 Anna Freud Centre Gala at Kensington Palace's Orangery. The 35-year-old royal completed her elegant ensemble on November 7 by styling her glossy locks down in loose waves. The mom-of-two accessorized her look with a Prada clutch, a pair of Queen Elizabeth’s earrings, a diamond cuff bracelet and a patriotic Remembrance Poppy. Kate first wore this dress, which has also been seen on Meghan Markle in a shorter navy version, in 2014 when she was pregnant with Princess Charlotte to The Royal Variety Performance. For that outing, Kate wore her hair pinned back. Photo: Getty Images

While attending a special ceremony with Prince William to mark the centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele in Belgium, the Duchess of Cambridge opted for a familiar ensemble (seen left). The 35-year-old wore all white for the occasion, choosing an elegant coat dress with a matching hat, which she teamed with a pair of grey suede heels and matching purse. She first wore the Alexander McQueen ensemble back in July 2015 for the christening of her daughter Princess Charlotte (seen right). Photo: Getty Images

The stylish royal stepped out donning her demure, blue Rebecca Taylor tweed skirt suit, which she paired with her Manolo Blahnik court shoes. for her June 12 visit to meet with victims of the London Bridge and Borough Market terror attacks at King’s College Hospital. Kate wore the sophisticated number back in 2014 during her royal tour of New Zealand with Prince William and their son Prince George. Photos: DOMINIC LIPINSKI/AFP/Getty Images/Danny Martindale/WireImage

For the May 16, 2017 garden party at Buckingham Palace (left) the Duchess of Cambridge reached way back in her closet for this nearly five-year old ensemble: a Christopher Kane coatdress and 'Sweet Delight' hat by Lock & Co. We first saw the silk-satin dress – sans hat and with sparkling dangle hoop earrings for an evening look – in July 2012 at a Palace reception for the Olympics opening ceremony (center). Giving the piece another outing, the royal wore a near replica of her 2017 daytime styling, from hat to nude shoes, to an Order of the Garter ceremony at Windsor in 2014 (right). Photos: Getty Images

Kate Middleton wore this light yellow See by Chloe dress and gray Monsoon wedges to two different children's parties. The $460 dress was first seen on the royal in Canada in 2016 and then in May 2017 for a party honoring the children of service members who have died while in the armed forces at Buckingham Palace. Photo: Getty Images

The Duchess showed the versatility of this Catherine Walker & Co design. In October 2016 she wore the coat with her hair down and simple pearl earrings as a royal mom on duty, guiding Princess Charlotte by the hand as they departed Canada after their family tour. In April 2017, Kate paired the tailored piece with a Jackie Kennedy style pillbox hat and matching clutch for a prim and proper look perfect for an Easter Sunday church service with Queen Elizabeth and the royal family. Photos: Getty Images

On April 5, 2017 the Duchess looked sophisticated in Missoni at a Service of Hope at London's Westminster Abbey, right. Kate rewore the label's Long Snake Stitch Coat, which she first donned with a pillbox hat and nude hose at the Somme Centenary commemorations in June 2016. Photos: Getty Images

The Duchess of Cambridge showed the versatility of this retro-inspired two-piece look by Eponine London. In March 2017, for visit to Best Beginnings in London, she completed the outfit with nude heels and L.K Bennett clutch for a light spring look. Almost exactly a year earlier, in March 2016, she wore the same outfit, but set it off with black accessories instead. Photos: Getty Images

On St Patrick's Day 2017, the royal's philosophy seemed to be: never underestimate the power of a blowout! After spending the day at the Irish Guards' parade in London wearing a chic hat and Catherine Walker coat, Duchess Kate easily revamped her formal and tailored look for her 4:30pm arrival in Paris to start a two-day tour with Prince William. Kate simply removed her hat to let her hair down in her trademark bouncy hairstyle and added a leather clutch – giving a fresh city chic vibe to the same outfit. Photos: Getty Images

Kate wore this Michael Kors coat not one, not two, but three times! For the latest sighting in March 2017, the Duchess wore the coat during the unveiling of the new memorial gardens, pairing it with a wide-brimmed navy blue hat. She was previously seen in the look in May 2016 and for the first time during her visit to Australia in 2014. Photo: Getty Images

Burgundy never goes out of style! Kate recycled a skirt suit by Paule Ka for a royal engagement in Wales in February 2017. The Duchess first wore the look in 2012 during a meeting with Middle Temple Scholars next to Prince William, where she opted to wear a low-cut shirt under the double-breasted top. In 2017, the mother of two sported the look with a sleek turtle neck and black boots. Perfect for spending time with kids and shooting pool. Photo: Getty Images

Kate Middleton set a record recycling her beloved red skirt suit by Luisa Spagnoli for a fourth time for her 2017 Place2Be Big Assembly engagement. The Duchess first wore the stylish ensemble back in 2011 during a visit to St Andrews University with Prince William and again in 2014 on her royal tour of New Zealand. Kate was photographed wearing the scarlet outfit again on her way to the Queen's pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace in 2015. Photo: Getty Images

Back at it again with the red! Kate made her first appearance in the Jenny Packham gown that features cap sleeves and a sweeping train and embellished details during her first ever state banquet in October 2015. In December 2016, the Duchess brought back the look for the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace, this time wearing her late mother-in-law's Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara. Photo: Getty Images/PA Images

The Duchess of Cambridge looked chic recycling her boucle wool blend skirt by Dolce & Gabbana for an outing to a women's prison and center in Gloucester. The stylish mom-of-two first wore the skirt back in January 2016 (right) when she guest edited The Huffington Post UK. In true fall fashion, Kate paired the skirt for her November 2016 outing with a black turtleneck and Mulberry coat, which she has also previously worn. Photos: WireImage/Getty Images

It's no surprise that Kate has a thing for green. For the chillier temperatures arriving into Whitehorse, Yukon, she covered her green Dolce & Gabbana dress with one of her favorite coats from Hobbs. The Duchess also wore this during the 2014 St Patrick's Day celebration. Photo: Anwar Hussein/WireImage, Danny Martindale/FilmMagic/

She wore an LK Bennett poppy print creation at Brisbane airport in Australia in 2014, left, finishing the look with blue accessories and a half-upswept hairstyle. In August 2016, the Duchess opted for the same frock for a visit to Youthscape in Luton, England, right, making the look lighter and breezier for summer with nude heels and a matching clutch, her highlighted hair falling around her shoulders. Photos: Getty Images

Kate was a ray of sunshine for her first appearance at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships. The stylish royal beamed in a vibrant Roksanda Ilincic sheath dress to watch the women's semi-finals. The Duchess completed her look wearing her glossy locks down into loose waves and paired her sunny ensemble with a white tote bag. The mom-of-two first wore the bright frock back in 2014 during her royal tour of Australia with Prince William and Prince George. Photo: WireImage/GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images

Kate stunned in a blush Jenny Packham gown at a fundraising gala for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices on June 22, 2016. The brunette beauty completed her sophisticated look, sweeping her glossy locks into an elegant updo. The Duchess first wore the pearlescent rose sequin gown, which features Swarovski crystals back in 2011 for the ARK (Absolute Return for Kids) Gala dinner (left) held at Kensington Palace. However at that time, the newly-minted royal wore her hair down.
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Kate Middleton made a sunny appearance at the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland's garden party on June 14, recycling her gold brocade coat dress by DAY Birger et Mikkelsen for the occasion. The stylish royal previously wore the feminine piece to Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall's wedding back in 2011, however for the garden event, Prince George's mom paired the lovely coat with a rose pill-box hat from Lock Hatters.
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Red for any occasion! Kate recycled this Catherine Walker number for her appearance at the Order of the Garter service at Windsor Castle on June 13, 2016 (left). The Duchess was previously seen wearing the ensemble five years ago during the final day of her royal tour of Canada in 2011 with Prince William.
Kate also recycled her Lock & Co headpiece, which was previously worn during the Diamond Jubilee Thames River Pageant back in 2012.
To complete the look, she accessorized with her earrings she wore on her wedding day.
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Repeat for tea with the Queen. Kate Middleton recycled her creme Alexander McQueen ensemble for a garden party hosted by Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace. The stylish royal first stepped out in the elegant attire, which she paired with a Jane Taylor pillbox hat, back in 2013 for Prince George's christening. For the 2016 garden party, she swept her hair up, and added pearl earrings and a box clutch.
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Double take! Kate first wore this green Catherine Walker coat dress during her royal tour of Australia in 2014, left. She must have loved the look, because she nearly duplicated it – minus having her hair partially swept back – in spring 2016 during the Duchess' first appearance the Chelsea Flower Show.
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Almost identical looks! Attending a fun sailing engagement on Friday Kate chose one of her favorite Alexander McQueen skirt and top combos. The Duchess was spotted wearing this exact same outfit, including the same shoes and accessories, five years ago in Birmingham during a joint engagement with Prince William.
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Chic and thrifty! Kate Middleton isn't afraid to wear the same outfit twice, and manages to always recycle them with her signature style.
Wearing her long brunette locks loose, Kate first wore this timeless Orla Kiely dress in 2012 and brought it back in October 2015, sweeping her hair up into a loose ponytail.

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Kate first wore this striking LK Bennett red coat to visit the UNICEF center in Denmark in 2011, center, cinched with a leather belt. The coat's next appearance was two years later when the Duchess accompanied her husband to celebrate Remembrance Day, right, with her hair in glamorous waves. In February 2015 the classic piece got another showing during a visit to an Air Force base in Wales, a pillbox hat and black pumps giving it a military feel.
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With her hair partially swept up underneath a hat, right, Kate sported this Alexander McQueen green tartan coat to attend a Christmas Day service in Sandringham. When she wore it to re-visit her old prep school in Berkshire it felt much less conservative, exuding a fun and casual vibe.
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Kate wore this brown Orla Kiely coat for an outing in Liverpool, having worn it before to visit a children's hospital. Throwing a dark turtleneck on is one of the Duchess' fave (and simple!) styling tricks.
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Kate proved she really is the queen of high-street fashion when she stepped out in this polka-dot Topshop dress twice during her pregnancy, an eye-catching fascinator turning it into a wedding-ready outfit.
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Kate wore this green Emilia Wickstead coat to attend the Aldershot Barrack's parade in 2012 and liked it so much she wore it again to the same event the following year. The only differences? Switching up the hat and adding a turtleneck underneath.
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Kate added a sparkly Zara necklace to change up her look, left, when she wore this cream Roland Mouret gown for the second time.
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The Duchess of Cambridge looked stunning both times she wore this green Mulberry dress, the first time to attend a Diamond Jubilee party and then to open the Natural History Museum's Treasures Gallery.
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Jenny Packham is one of Kate's favorite designers. The royal has worn this beautiful ruched gown a total of 3 times now, twice in London and at a December 2014 dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. It looks great both with a cascade of diamonds, and without.
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Kate opted for this beautiful Missoni coat for a friend's wedding and had worn it a few times before to attend official engagements.
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Kate chose to wear this brown Orla Kiely patterned dress to visit the Only Connect program in November 2013 and also for a visit a school in February 2012.
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As well as wowing in stunning dresses and coats, Kate can also pull off casual-chic with the simple addition of her favorite navy blue blazer, which she likes to pull on with a striped top and jeans.
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Kate looked stunning in this black lace Temperley dress so it is no surprise that she wore it again. She first wore it on the eve of her 30th birthday then nearly a year later to host a dinner in London.
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Kate has been spotted several times in this Katherine Hooker dress, once at a wedding in 2009 and paired with a different fascinator at Prince Philip's 90th Birthday celebration.
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Kate loved this pink Emilia Wickstead dress so much she wore it twice in one month. Once at a Diamond Jubilee party at Windsor Castle and 11 days later to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace.

It seems this red Armani coat has stood the test of time in Kate's wardrobe. The duchess first wore it to attend Prince William's graduation from Sandhurst in 2006. Seven years later, she wore it again during a visit to Scotland.
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Kate wore this cream sailor dress made by one of her favorite designers, Sarah Burton for Alexandra McQueen, to watch Andy Murray at Middleton a year after she wore it on the royal tour of Canada and North America.
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Style in black and white! Maybe because it goes with any neutral hat, this Alexander McQueen dress was clearly a hit with the Duchess. She not only wore it during the Trooping the Colour ceremony but also a week later to attend the the annual Order of the Garter Service in 2011.
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Kate made this maroon coat much less conservative by adding a wide belt – and taking away the hat and gloves – during her visit to a children's school.
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With this green dress proving a hit when she wore it to Zara Phillip's pre-wedding drinks party on July 8, 2011, Kate then decided to take it with her with on her visit to Canada later on that month.
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